Welcome, quilting mavens! If you’re on the lookout for a unique and vibrant quilt pattern to broaden your quilting repertoire, you’re in the right place. Today, we bring you the mesmerizing Mexican Star Block Six. This striking pattern is as engaging to construct as it is beautiful to behold. So, without further ado, let’s embark on this creative journey!
Exploring the Mexican Star Block Six
Mexican Star Block Six is a standout pattern with its enticing star points, center squares, and corner triangles. The use of different shades and colors, such as dark purple and green, adds to the visual depth of the design. Although it may seem complex at first glance, we promise to make the process as smooth as possible with our detailed guide.
Gathering Materials
To make the crafting process seamless, ensure you have these materials on hand:
- Background Fabric
- Accent Dark Purple Fabric
- Green Fabric
- 6″ x 12″ Ruler
- 22″ Square Up Ruler
The cutting dimensions for each piece are as follows:
Background:
- Center Squares: (5) 2½” squares
- Corner Triangles: (4) 3½” squares
- Side Triangles: (1) 9½” square
Accent Dark Purple:
- Star Points: (4) 2½” x 6½” strips
- Center Cross: (4) 2½” x 11½” strips
Green:
- Star Points: (4) 2½” x 6½” strips
Creating the Block
- Cut the 3½” Background squares diagonally in half.
- Stack two pairs of Purple and Green 2½” x 6½” Star Point rectangles right sides together. Cut off one end at a 45° angle. Stack all pieces right side up.
- With right sides together, sew the Background triangles to the Star Points. Ensure the tips hang out equally on both sides for a symmetrical look. Assembly-line sew these pieces together.
- Press the seams towards the Star Points and trim off the tips.
- Cut the 9½” Background Square on both diagonals.
- Lay out the Star Points with the Background Triangle and the 2½” square. Make two sets of each colorway.
- Flip the patches on the right over the patches on the left and assembly line sew. Press the seams towards the Star Points. Turn the work 90° and sew the remaining seam.
- Press seams away from the triangle.
- Lay out the Star Points with the 2½” x 11½” Strips and the Center Square. Flip vertical rows, then sew to complete the Rows. Press seams toward the strips.
- Press seams towards the Strips, then sew the Rows together. Press seams towards the Strips once more.
- Finally, square up the block to 16½” for a neat finish.
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Voila! You have successfully created the intriguing Mexican Star Block Six for your quilt. This design is sure to infuse an exotic charm into your quilting collection. Remember, quilting is a journey full of learning, creativity, and fun. So, embrace the process and let the Mexican Star Block inspire new ideas. Happy quilting!
