MODA BLOCKHEADS 5: GROUP 2 – WEEK 9

This week’s designer is Deb Strain and her block is the classic OHIO STAR.

OUR BLOCK #9: OHIO STAR (6″ Finished)

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PIECING INSTRUCTIONS:

If you’ve been following along on my MBH5 journey, you know I don’t prefer to piece my QST [hourglass] units as depicted in the Moda Pattern Sheet, as it creates bias along the edges. See my Group 1, Week 2 BLOG POST for specific instructions – and a handy diagram – on how I create my QST variations.

Eliminate cutting for [B] and [C]. Instead…

For a 6″ block, cut:

• (2) 3 1/4″ green squares [B]
• (1) 3 1/4″ ivory solid square [C] – outer edge
• (1) 3 1/4″ low volume cream print [C] – inner edge

For a 12″ block, cut:

• (2) 5 1/4″ green squares [B]
• (1) 5 1/4″ ivory solid square [C] – outer edge
• (1) 5 1/4″ low volume cream print [C] – inner edge

Cut the [B] and [C] squares at each diagonal, to end up with 4 pieces from each. Lay your units out as they would be in the final block to ensure you place your varying background prints [C] correctly. Sew together and trim, as needed, to the depicted size.

HINT: The formula for cutting for QSTs is 1-1/4″ larger than finished size. And if you want trimming up space, then even a tiny bit more than that would be recommended.

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FABRIC COLLECTIONS:

• Green Eyelet: EYELET BASICS
• Red House: CHRISTMAS STITCHED
• Cream Star: STITCHED
• Cream/Red Eyelet: EYELET BASICS
• Ivory Solid

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MODA QUICK LINKS

For ALL the details and specifics on Moda Blockheads 5, I encourage you to visit these useful resources:

INTRO TO MODA BLOCKHEADS 5 LIVE VIDEO [REPLAY]

BLOCKHEADS LIVESTREAM RECAP BLOG POST

MODA BLOCKHEADS FACEBOOK GROUP

And last, but certainly not least, the MODA BLOCKHEADS 5 BASIC PAGE – this is where ALL the block patterns will be saved for easy reference as we move forward!

Happy sewing! See you back here next week!

-Joanna