This post goes along with my YouTube short of the same title. It is part of my series on using up bonus half-square triangle blocks. I like friendship star blocks because they are simple. The asymmetrical aspect of the block makes me a little crazy. I always lay the pieces out ahead of time so I don’t have to pick them and fix them later.
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I will practice a little more with this fish-eye zoomed in view. It is an interesting perspective.
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After laying out the pieces, sew the pieces together like you would any old nine patch.
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After sewing the first two pieces together in each row, I lay the pieces back on the design board. Better safe than sorry!
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Add the rest of the blocks of the blocks to each row. Lay them out again….safety, safety, safety.
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Press the top and bottom rows outward.
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Press the middle row toward the center.
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Sew the top and middle row together. Seams should nestle together.
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Sew the bottom row to the unit you just created.
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The little friendship star is assembled and ready to press.
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I heat the block first to make it more willing to press the way I want it to go.
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I pressed the rows towards the outside, but you could press the seams open or towards the inside. This was just my personal preference today and at the moment.
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I also gave the block an extra little press from the back.
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Ta-done!
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What easy block do you enjoy making?
I look forward to hearing from you!
Later,
Lorrie