Saturday Sampler Block 10

For block 10 you will use:
6) 4" background squares
2) 3" background squares
1) 2 1/2" background square
6) 4" red squares
2) 3" blue squares
4) 2 1/2" blue squares.

As you will notice, the stripes on the flag are created with half square triangles.

Draw a diagonal line on the back of the 4" background squares.

Match the six red squares with the six background squares, right sides together and the outside edges aligned.

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the line.

 Cut on the line.

Square to 3 1/2" and trim the corners from each end of the seam to eliminate bulk.

Press toward the red fabric.  Set the 12 half square triangles aside while you create the star.

Draw a diagonal line on the back of the 2) 3" background squares.  Match (right sides together, outside edges aligned) with the 2) 3" blue squares. 

Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the line.

Cut on the line.  Square to 2 1/2".

 Use the photo below as a placement guide to create the corner star.  You will use the four half square triangles just created, the four 2 1/2" blue squares and the 2 1/2" background square.

Use the photo at the top of page to arrange the red and tan half square triangles with the star in the corner to create the block.