Skill Level INTERMEDIATE

Finished Size 12" x 12"

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Cutting Instructions

Background
... Cut 1 strip 1 1/2" x 26"
... Cut 8 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
... Cut 4 Template A
Red
... Cut 4 Template B
... Cut 4 Template B Reversed (BR)
Green
... Cut 1 strip 1 1/2" x 26"
Red, Green, Gold Print
... Cut 1 square 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Assembling the Block
Step 1. Referring to Diagram I, sew green 1 1/2" fabric strip to 26" background fabric strip, press seam allowance toward green fabric. Cut pieced strip into 16 segments 1 1/2" x 2 1/2".

Diagram I

Step 2. Using Diagram II as a guide, piece small four-patch unit together. Make 8.

Diagram II

Step 3. Piece 2 four patch units to 2 background fabric squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" (Diagram III) to make large four-patch unit. Make 4

Diagram III

Step 4. Mark 1/4" seam allowance intersections on background fabric, Piece A, and red fabric, Piece B (Diagram IV). Match and pin dots together-sew seam from edge to edge. Press seam allowance toward red fabric. Repeat the steps for piece B/R. (Make 4)

Diagram IV

Step 5. Using Assembly Diagram, piece rows and sew together to make Friendship Star Variation Block.

Assembly Diagram

Suggested Pattern:  You may replace the 5-Star Block in the Holiday Placemat and Napkin pattern (click on the name to be taken to the pattern) with the Friendship Star Variation Block to make this festive placemat and napkin set.

Friendship Star Variation Block Place Mat and Napkin