MQ4M A7 Clue #1
For our First Clue you
will be Making 16 of these Wonky
Star Blocks. Each Block needs to measure 9 ½ inches when you are finished
stitching. I love the Wonky Block,
because I can use scraps, and can mix and match blues – however – if you don’t
like this block – feel free to substitute a Sawtooth Star or a Friendship Star
Block – it just needs to be 9 ½ inches.
You will be using your
DARK BLUES and your WHITES for these blocks
Now here is how to
make the Wonky Star Block
For each block :
You need 8 - 3 1/2 inch Dark Blue Squares (
It can be the same blue or Scrappy Blues!!)
you need 5 - 3 1/2 inch White Squares (
again same or scrappy)
Take the 4 Light Squares and slice them on the diagonal
Then I lay the block
out like this - because I like to ;-)
Once I get in the
production mode, I don't always lay them out.
(it sure is pretty
tho!)
Now - you will take 4
of those blue squares and create the Star Spikes.
I do lay them out, as
it is easier for me to remember!
Lay them out like this
-
right sides together
There is NO exact
place to put them - you are making sort of wonky spikes
So you want to make
sure when you flip it, it will cover the blue,
But still can be crazy
And stitch 1/4 inch
seam along the light
Flip it, and add the
next spike
Stitch 1/4 inch along that
diagonal
And flip it as well
You notice they don't
match up particularly well - but that's okay!
That is what makes the
wonky
Press and then Trim to
3 1/2 inches
And then - Ta-da
You place the Spikes
in the block like so:
And TA!! DA!!
A Wonky Star Block!!
The block size - when
stitched should be:
9 1/2 inches
Again you will need 16 of these stars for Clue #1
