Eccentric Star


For the Eccentric Star you will need:
From your darker color cut two 4 7/8 inch squares.
From your medium color cut two 4 7/8 inch squares.
From your background cut four 4 7/8 inch squares and one 4 1/2 inch square.

We will be making diagonal half squares or half square triangles for this block. They are both the same thing, just different names. You may use which ever method you like to make these, or you may follow my directions which can be found here.


You will need four medium and background diagonal half squares



and four dark and background diagonal half squares.


Now sew your diagonal half squares together. Make two sets like this. Pay close attention to the direction your diagonal half-squares are pointing.


And now the middle row, make one set like this. Again, be very careful of the direction your diagonal half-squares.


Lastly you can sew the rows together to finish the block. Your finished block should measure 12 1/2 inches exactly.

If you would like to make different size eccentric stars for your star sampler, here are a few other sizes for you. You would cut the center square the first size and use the “diagonal” size for the squares which you will make your diagonal half squares from.
Cutting your squares 1 1/2 inches (1 7/8 for diagonals) will give you a finished block of 3 inches.
Cutting your squares 2 1/2 inches (2 7/8 for diagonals) will give you a finished block of 6 inches.
Cutting your squares 3 1/2 inches (3 7/8 for diagonals) will give you a finished block of 9 inches.

If you turn your corner squares you will get another version of the same star.



Eccentric Star 		For a six inch finished (6 1/2 unfinished) Eccentric Star you will need:
From your lighter star color cut two 2 7/8 inch squares and a four 2 1/2 inch square
From your medium star color cut two 2 7/8 inch squares
From your background cut four 2 7/8 inch squares.

Another
Eccentric Star 		For a six inch finished (6 1/2 unfinished) Eccentric Star you will need:
From your lighter star color cut two 2 7/8 inch squares.
From your medium star color cut two 2 7/8 inch squares and a four 2 1/2 inch square
From your background cut four 2 7/8 inch squares.


This pattern can be used for personal use only and can not be used commercially without the owner's permission. No copies may be made without the owner's permission. This includes the patterns as well as any graphics and/or instructions that are associated with a pattern.
Eccentric Star © Delaware Quilts February 2003



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