Stash Busting Stars - How I Make The Blocks

Once you know how, you'll be putting your stars together in no time at all. I sometimes hand sew them together in front of the TV, I love how easy they are.And of course, they're perfect for EPP too. 

Here's how I make mine

 Create TEMPLATE A and sew in TEMPLATE B

 and then TEMPLATE B REVERSED

 Like so

 open the Y seam nicely

 now insert TEMPLATE C

so you end up with a diamond 'unit'

here are three 'units' waiting to be sewn together

 Next, create 'unit 2' which consists of TEMPLATE C & D

and then, sew the 'units' together, creating your block

As you can see, I like to use fusible for my shapes, it make assembling easier, especially as I usually put my stars together away from my sewing studio - I like to do it outside in the garden or bring it with me when we get away for weekends. It's also perfect for EPP. 

 and it's ideal for fussy cutting and showing off beautiful details

I'm completely in love with this quilt, it's so versatile. From fussy cutting an exquisite top to using up fabrics in a stash busting mission - it just works. And if you ever get bored, you can turn your diamonds inside out for a hexagon centre - I bet you weren't expecting that?!