Summer Moon BOM - Hidden Star
Summer Moon - Month 2, Block 2 - Hidden Star
Hey there! Hope you are having a great week so far. :)
We're working on the Hidden Star blocks this week. These blocks are basically a 9-patch.
We've made HST blocks before, but we haven't done the diamond in a square yet.
(Note: I do like to make my HSTs slightly bigger and trim with a Bloc Loc.)
Making these diamond in a square blocks are constructed very similarly to flying geese (and we've definitely made a lot of those ;-)
I have to admit, I really hate to have to draw lines to do all these corner triangles / folded corners. And sometimes - especially with smaller piecing - I will just wing it. But I wanted to introduce you to a little ruler tool just for this purpose!
The Mini Simple Folded Corner Ruler by Doug Leko is so great! You can use it to pre-trim your corners with a 1/4" seam allowance. This then gives you the edge to follow for sewing and at the perfect distance from the diagonal of the square! I really loved using this little ruler on these blocks. :)
Once you get the HSTs and the diamond in a square blocks all done, it's easy to zip along and assemble your blocks!
See you next week!
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