FRIENDSHIP STAR This is a good way to use your scraps. It is really important to make a SCANT 1/4" seam when making this block. Cut four pieces of white and four pieces of various colors 4 1/2" x 2 1/2". Cut four squares of white and four squares of various colors 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".Place the white squares on the colored strips and the colored squares on the white strips. Draw a diagonal line starting at the top right of each of the 8 squares. Sew slightly to the right of the drawn line so your piece will be the right size after you press the seam to one side.
Cut off the excess 1/4" from the seam as shown. Press all seams to the dark.
Lay the pieces out and sew together as shown making four 4 1/2" sets.
Turn the pieces as shown to form a star. Sew together making sure to match
seams so you don't cut off the points of the star. Your square should
measure 8 1/2".
When you sew four squares together you will also have a white star.
Pretty neat, huh?
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