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*star sampler* block 5

Here it is! Better late than never :p This one is super simple and cute to boot! For this block you will need:From your solid:

• 1 - 4 7/8" x 9 3/4" rectangle
• 5 - 4 1/2" squares

From Print 1 (mine is pink):

• 1 - 4 7/8" x 9 3/4" rectangle

From Print 2 (mine is green):

• 8 - 2 1/2" squares 

Start by taking your solid rectangle and draw a vertical line at 4 7/8" that divides the rectangle into 2 squares. 

 Next, draw lines from the lower corner to the vertical line, this will make 4 triangles.  I know you're thinking WTH is this all about!?  Well, just trust me, you won't find this anymore difficult.

 Pair this piece up with your print 1 rectangle, right sides together.  DO NOT SEW on the vertical line.  Just sew 1/4" on either side of the diagonal lines, when you're done press it and set aside.

Now, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on each square of print #2.  

Take 1 solid square and one print #2 square.  Place it on the fabric so the ends of the line goes from center to center on the solid.  Sew on this line.

Then, measure 1/4" from your sewn line and trim.  Press to the dark side.  

Repeat the previous 2 steps on the other side.  Make 3 more of these for a total of 4.

Now we'll cut apart the rectangle.  Start by cutting ON the vertical line.

Then the on the diagonal lines.

Press your seams to the dark side.  
Arrange in the following manner:

Your final block should look like this!

very exciting day in my house

My 2 year old son peed and pooped on the potty today!!!!! Back to your regularly scheduled programming.

a big thank to you my readers

I want to thank all my readers for your support with my marriage ending, my test, and the quilt along. I'm so lucky to have such wonderful readers and commenters. I truly appreciate everything and all your sweet comments. I wish I could hug you all individually! From the bottom of my heart, thank you :)

*star sampler* block 4

Here's block 4, a classic Ohio star with a modern twist!

You will need:
From your solid:

• 4 - 4 1/2 inch squares
• 2 - 5 1/4 inch squares each cut twice diagonally to get 8 triangles

From your print 1 (mine is yellow):

• 1 - 4 1/2 inch square  

From your print 2 (mine is pink):

• 1 - 5 1/4 inch square cut twice diagonally to get 4 triangles   

From your print 3 (mine is green):

• 1 - 5 1/4 inch square cut twice diagonally to get 4 triangles  

 Start by sewing each print triangle to a piece of your solid.

Once you have completed those press all seams to the darker side.  Next you are going to join 2 of those larger triangles from the above step.

They should look like hour glasses when they're done, the above obviously aren't sewn but that's the look you're going for.

Do this for all your larger triangles, you should have 4 hourglass blocks total.

Now, layout your block like so:

It really helps if you press your seams to the non-pieced squares, your seams won't be as bulky and they'll nest nicely when you're done.

This is what your finished block should resemble:

There is your finished super easy peasy lemon squeezy Ohio star block!

If you're looking for other blocks you can find them at the links below:
*star sampler* block 1
*star sampler* block 2
*star sampler* block 3

block 4 update

Just to let y'all know block 4 will be posted either later today or first thing tomorrow morning.  I've been busy studying for my paramedic licensing exam which is today! 

shopping at moms house

So I went to my mom's yesterday w/ the kids for a little while and ended up shopping at her house!  I came home with this:

A Huskylock 910 serger!  It does need to be fixed as the needles are hitting something they're not supposed to and causing it to stop.  But she hates it so I'm giving it a very loving home where it will be worked to death once it's fixed :p

I also brought home these:

A box of acrylic templates that are almost as old as I am.  My mom estimates she bought them about 23-24 yrs ago.  I'm very excited about the triangles in the bottom row 2nd from right, I'm hoping I can use these to make Cluck Cluck Sew's easy double hourglass blocks.

 It even came with a guide so you can mark them with their appropriate sizes.  Cool huh?

I also brought home some vintage linens and a really neat cork board that's outside drying, it's been spray painted aqua!