Welcome to another exciting journey into the world of quilting! Today, we will dive into the creation of a Corner Star Quilt Block. This unique design, with its stunning patterns, is sure to be a worthy addition to your repertoire of quilting projects. Remember, the beauty of quilting is in its meticulous process, so take your time, follow the steps closely, and create your masterpiece with patience and precision.

Overview of the Corner Star Quilt Block

The Corner Star quilt block is a fantastic fusion of traditional patterns with a twist of intricate details that add visual interest and depth. This project requires a blend of careful cutting, precision piecing, and a good grasp of working with flying geese and nine-patch blocks. With this tutorial, we will walk you through every step of the process.

Materials Needed

Background:

• Corners (4) 2½” squares
• Flying Geese (2) 5½” squares
• Sides (4) 2½” x 4½”
• Center Nine Patch Corners (4) 3½” squares

Accent Dark Purple:

• Flying Geese Points (2) 7″ squares
• Nine Patch (4) 3½” squares

Dark Green:

• Nine-Patch Center (1) 3½” square

Accent Blue:

• Center Triangles (2) 7½” squares

Tools:

• Large Flying Geese Ruler #2007 or Mini Geese Ruler Set #2020

Detailed Step-by-step Instructions

Making the Nine-Patch Center

1. Begin by laying out four background squares and four Accent Dark Purple squares around the Dark Green center. Ensure to use a scant ¼” for all sewing and press all seams away from the Center.
2. Flip the second row squares to the first row squares and sew them together.
3. Open the sewed squares and add the last row. Press the seams toward the Accent Dark Purple.
4. Turn the block and sew to complete the nine-patch center. After sewing, press the seams to the center row and square the patch to measure 9″.

Finishing the Center

1. Cut both 7½” Center triangles in half on one diagonal.
2. Add a triangle piece to each side of the Nine-Patch center.
3. Press the sides toward the triangles and trim the tips.
4. Add the remaining two triangles and press toward the triangles. This should measure 12½”.

Making the Star Points

1. Place the smaller square right sides together and centered on the larger square.
2. Using the ruler on the diagonal, draw a line across the squares and sew exactly ¼” from the drawn line.
3. Open the sewed pieces and press them flat. The seam should be pressed toward the larger triangle.

Finishing the Flying Geese

1. Line up the ruler’s red lines on the 45˚ sewn lines and cut the block in half to separate into two patches. Hold the ruler securely on the fabric to prevent it from shifting while cutting. Trim off the excess fabric on all sides. Repeat this step with the second half.

Assembling the Block

1. Sew two Geese patches to both sides of the background rectangle to create four sets.
2. Add Corner squares to two of the strips and sew the short strips to each side of the block.
3. Press toward the center, then turn the block and sew the long pieces on the block to complete. Press again towards the center.

Free Pattern: Click Here

Quilting is an art that requires practice and patience. And as we know, practice makes perfect! This Corner Star Quilt block tutorial is an excellent project to refine your skills and create a beautiful piece of art. The journey of crafting may seem intricate, but with every stitch, you are not just creating, but also learning, improving, and evolving. So, take out your quilting gear and immerse yourself in this beautiful journey of creation.

Keep creating, keep quilting, and remember – every stitch is a step toward perfection!