Ohio Star

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The Ohio Star

This block is a version of the basic nine patch block because of the

number of grid spaces in its design.

****Always add a 1/4 inch seam allowance to each pattern piece be-

fore cutting.****

12 total block size finished,

12 1/2 unfinished

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This is the Ohio Star nine patch

block is the #4 block in the

Sampler Quilt.

Just as the Simple Nine Patch Block, the Ohio Star block will be constructed in

three rows of three blocks.

All rows are the same height, and have similar components. Be watchful of the

placement of your fabrics so the finished design will look like the photo.

Stitch the block in rows. Then stitch the rows together to form the block, just as

the Simple Nine Patch Block was formed.

This information is expressly for use by students attending a class taught by Kathy Shaw in the conduct of Group educational purposes. Any

other use is prohibited without specific written permission by Shawkl Design Studios.

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Ohio Star Block

FINISHED SIZES:

4 inch hourglass-triangle squares

4 inch center and corner squares

CUT SIZES:

4 1/2 inch center square (A)

4 1/2 inch corner squares (B)

6 1/2 squares (C, D, & E)

Steps:

1. Select three to four contrasting fabrics for this block. (Note: the center

square could be a different color than the darker triangles or it could be the

same fabric. Your choice.

2. Cut 1 square of fabric (A) that measures 4 1/2.

3. Cut 4 squares of fabric (B) that measure 4 1/2.

4. Cut 2 squares of fabric (C) that measures 6 1/2.

5. Cut 1 square each of fabric (D&E) that measures 6 1/2.

6. Draw a diagonal pencil line across the back of both (C ) 6 1/2 squares cut in

step 4. Make sure the line goes from point to point.

7. Combine (C ) squares with (D) and (E ) fabric squares so that the sets are face

together (C&D, C&E). Use the pencil line as a guide to stitch 1/4 on both sides

of this line.

8. Each double-triangle patch square should look like this:

9. Carefully cut along the center pencil line. This creates

four light/dark triangle squares.

10. Open each triangle block and press

the seam to the dark side. You will

now have 4 sets of single triangle

blocks.

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(A)

(B)

(D)

(C)

(C)

(D,E)

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11. Separate the four triangle blocks into two pairs. Place each pair face together

with the diagonal seams going in same direction but the fabric colors opposite

each other (see sketch).

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12. Draw a second pencil line across each block set. The line should be the

opposite direction of the seam line. Stitch 1/4 on each side of this drawn line.

(C)

(D)

(E)

(C)

+

Face Up Face Down/Opposite

(D)

(C)

Pencil line

Stitched

lines

Seam line

13. Carefully cut along the

pencil line after stitching.

14. Open each square and

press.

You will note that these

squares are larger than the 4

1/2 required size.

14. Trim each to 4 1/2.

Ensure you keep both

diagonal lines going from

point to point.

Each finished square should look like an

hourglass. There should be four total

squares.

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13. Now you are ready to piece the block. Lay all patches out to for the Ohio Star

block. Refer to the picture for placement.

14. Stitch the rows. Play close attention to the direction of the hourglass patches.

Row 1

Row 2

Row 3

15. Then, combine the completed rows to create the block.

The finished Ohio Star block

should measure 12 1/2 square.

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