Hidden Star Block
DIFFICULTY LEVEL ‣ INTERMEDIATE
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 20″ X 20″
This block looks more complicated than it really is. We break it down into half-square triangles, Flying Geese units, and sew-and-flip elements. The resulting 20″ finished size is satisfying, in that it is a large block for your efforts. It only takes a few blocks sewn together to make a quilt. Check out our quilt of the same name to see how it looks!
Instructions:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read through entire pattern before beginning project. Use ¼” seam allowances with fabric right sides together. Pressing arrows are included with illustrations. Basic quiltmaking supplies are assumed. Fabric requirements include extra yardage for shrinkage and insurance. If working with directional prints, you may want to begin with more fabric than called for.
WOF = width of fabric
LOF = length of fabric
HST = half-square triangle
FABRIC:
Fabric A: ½ yard tan print
Fabric B: ½ yard dark tan/rose print
Fabric C: ½ yard white solid
Fabric D: ½ yard dark rose/tan print
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:
- Marking pencil
CUTTING:
From Fabric A, cut:
• (1) 8½” x 8½” square for center
• (1) 4½” x WOF strip. Cut strip into:
• (8) 4½” x 4½” squares for side units
From Fabric B, cut:
• (1) 4½” x WOF strip. Cut strip into:
• (4) 4½” squares for center
• (1) 2½” x WOF strip. Cut strip into:
• (16) 2½” x 2½” squares for corners
From Fabric C, cut:
• (3) 2½” x WOF strips. Cut strips into:
• (8) 2½” x 4½” rectangles
• (28) 2½” x 2½” squares
From Fabric D, cut:
• (2) 4½” x WOF strips. Cut strips into:
• (4) 4½” x 8½” rectangles for side units
• (8) 2½” x 4½” rectangles for side units
Block Assembly:
Referring to Diagram 1, draw a diagonal line on wrong side of (4) Fabric B 4½” squares. Place 1 marked square on one corner of Fabric A 8½” square as shown. Sew on drawn line and trim away excess fabric with a ¼” seam allowance. Repeat on opposite corner. Repeat on remaining corners to make Center Unit. 
Referring to Diagram 2, draw a diagonal line on wrong side of (1) Fabric C 2½” square. Place marked square over (1) Fabric B 2½” square. Sew ¼” seam allowance on each side of drawn line. Cut in half on drawn line and press to make (2) HST Units. Make 8. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of (1) Fabric B 2½” square. Place marked square over right end of (1) Fabric C 2½” x 4½” rectangle. Sew on drawn line and trim away excess fabric with a ¼” seam allowance. Open and press to make Left Side Rectangle. Make (4) Left and (4) Right Side Rectangles. Paying attention to orientation, lay out (2) HST Units, (1) of each Side Rectangles, (2) Fabric C 2½” squares, and (1) Fabric B 2½” square. Sew together into units; sew rows together to make Corner Unit. Make 4. 
Referring to Diagram 3, draw a diagonal line on wrong side of (2) Fabric A 4½” squares. Place 1 marked square on one end of Fabric D 4½” x 8½” rectangle as shown. Sew on drawn line and trim away excess fabric with a ¼” seam allowance. Repeat on opposite end of rectangle to make Large Flying Geese Unit. Make 4. Repeat with Fabric C 2½” squares and Fabric D 2½” x 4½” rectangles to make Small Flying Geese Unit. Make 8. Lay out (1) Large and (2) Small Flying Geese Units as shown. Sew together to make Side Unit. Make 4. 
Paying attention to orientation, lay out Center Unit, (4) Corner Units, and (4) Side Units (Diagram 4). Sew into rows; sew rows together to make Hidden Star Block. 
