Easy, Beginner-Friendly Asymmetrical Star Quilt Block Free Tutorial
Ready to add some sparkle to your next quilt project? The Asymmetrical Star quilt block is a fun and forgiving design that creates a striking pattern without all the fuss. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking for a quick win, this 12" finished block relies on simple snowball corners and basic piecing, so you won't lose your star points. If you've ever snowballed a corner, you're already halfway there! Follow along as I break down each step for making this unique and easy quilt block, perfect for everything from full quilts to statement pillows.
Fabric Requirements for a 12" Finished Asymmetrical Star Quilt Block:
- Light Background: 8 - 4.5" squares
- Light Print: 1 - 2.5" square
- Medium Purple: 2 - 1.5" x 2.5" rectangles, and 2 - 1.5" x 4.5" rectangles
- Medium Blue: 4 - 2.5" squares, and 2 - 3" squares
- Dark Blue: 2 - 3" squares, and 4 - 3.5" squares
Sewing Directions:
Center Unit:
Step 1:
Step 2:
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Step 4:
Corner Units:
Step 5:
- Mark a diagonal line from corner to corner on the back of the Medium Blue 3" square.
- Sew the Medium Blue 3" square to the Light Background square along the marked line (left image). Note the orientation of the marked line.
- Match the corners of the Medium Blue square and press (right image).
Step 6:
- Open the small square up and trim the seam allowance (left image).
- Refold (right image).
Step 7:
Step 8:
Middle Units:
Step 9:
Step 10:
Putting It All Together:
Step 11:
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Step 13:
Step 14:
Step 15:
A Couple of Hints:
- In Step 9 if you want, you can get a little bonus Half Square Triangle. Just stitch another seam about 1/2" away from the first seam and cut in between the stitching lines. You can use the picture below for reference.
- If you are making a quilt with this block, you may want to press the seam allowances in Steps 13 and 15 in the opposite directions for every other block. This will ensure your seams will nest nicely together.
Layout Ideas:
Conclusion:
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Happy Quilting!
Elaine
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