Brockhampton Quilters Block of the month 5 – SPLIT STAR Block

1. Select 4 different fabrics

2. Cut from the following: Green  2 x 3" squares Stripe  1 rectangle 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" Grey 1 rectangle 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" Grey 2 x 2 1/2" squares Grey 4 x  3" squares Purple 2 x  2 1/2" squares Purple 2 x  3" squares

3. With right sides together (RST) pair up the grey 3" squares with the green and purple 3" squares.  Draw a diagonal line on each pair.  Sew 1/4" away from each side of line.  Lay ruler on line and cut on line.  Open half square triangles (HST) and press seams in one direction. 

4. Lay a cutting square on top of HST and trim to measure 2 1/2".  *Helpful Hint--cut your squares for your HST a little larger (instead of 3" cut your squares 3 1/2") then square them to the correct size 2 1/2". 

5. Sew together in vertical rows.  The next photos will show pressing direction.  Some seams lay better pressed in one direction and some pressed open.

6. Press seams in whatever direction works best for you.  You want them to nestle together to reduce bulk.  Then pin rows at seams and sew rows together.

Viola`!