Block of the Month
for
April 2000

Constellation Star

    This star block represents all the stars in the sky.  I think back to all the constellation that I could identify in the night skies as a you girl.  Then as I took my own daughters outdoors on summer nights to show them the different constellations.  And even now they are a joy to identify and just to look at the wonders of our universe.  I hope you enjoy this month's star selection.

Fabric Requirements:

6 - 4" squares  of light =...............
4 - 4" squares of medium = .........
2 -4" squares of medium dark = 
4 4 4" squares of dark =..............
 
 

Step # 1  Make half square triangles

1.  Following  diagram #1 to make half square triangles.  Mark a pencil line across the diagonal of the
     squares.  Sew 1/4" on each  side of the pencil mark. Cut apart on the pencil line.  Press each square to the
     darker fabric.
           ..
           diagram #1

2.  using these diagrams make your half square triangles with these color schemes:

.....................










3.   Make 4  of =.......
      make 4 of = .......
      make 4 = ..........
      make 4 =............

4.  Press each piece and square up to 3 1/2"

Step # 2  Assembly:

1.   Following the diagram below  align each 1/2 square triangle as shown.

2.  Sew in rows first vertically then horizontal.

3.  Press and square up the block to measure 12 /1/2"

This completes this months Block of the Month for April 2000.  I hope you enjoyed this block as much as I have.

  If you have any questions about this block or other patterns or information on New Life Creations please e-mail me at:   flair@nwlife.com or juliasbb@yahoo.com.

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