Glistening Star is one of the block options in the 2020 Countdown to Christmas - Winter Frost. For more info about this quilt-along, check out the Frequently Asked Questions and join our Moda Bake Shop Bakers group. Find all the blocks {here}.

Chef's Notes:

Press and starch all fabrics prior to cutting. Use a scant 1/4" seam.

YIELD

6" or 12" finished block

INGREDIENTS

6 INCH BLOCK:

From fabric 1, cut:
{A} (10) 1½” squares
{B} (2) 2” squares
{D} (2) 2½” squares
From fabric 2, cut:
{A} (2) 1½” squares
{B} (2) 2” squares
{C} (2) 1 7/8” squares cut once on diagonal
{E} (2) 2 7/8” squares cut once on the diagonal

12 INCH BLOCK

From fabric 1, cut:
{A} (10) 2½” squares
{B} (2) 3” squares
{D} (2) 4½” squares
From fabric 2, cut:
{A} (2) 2½” squares
{B} (2) 3” squares
{C} (2) 2 7/8” squares cut once on diagonal
{E} (2) 4 7/8” squares cut once on the diagonal

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1. MAKE HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES

Draw a pencil line on the wrong side diagonal of 1 Fabric 1 square. Pair with Fabric 2 square. Sew ¼” away from each side of the pencil line. Cut apart on the line and press to the darker print.

STEP 2. MAKE FOUR PATCHES

Use HSTs and plain squares to make four patch units. Make 2.

Repeat with plain squares to make plain 4-patches.

STEP 3. MAKE STAR POINTS

Join triangle units to square as shown. Press. Join larger triangle and press again. Repeat to make 2 of the Star Point units.

STEP 4. ASSEMBLE BLOCK

Join block units as shown.

Mary Andra Holmes

@mahquilter

If you missed any of the earlier posts -

• Winter Frost - Mitten
• Winter Frost - Chalet
• Winter Frost - Snow Family
• Winter Frost - Icy Windows
• Winter Frost - Ohio Snowball
• Winter Frost - North Wind
• Winter Frost - Icicle Star
• Winter Frost - Frozen
• Winter Frost - Flurry
• Winter Frost - Ice Crystal
• Winter Frost - Snow Drop
• Winter Frost - Your Paws in Mine
• Winter Frost - Festival of Friends
• Winter Frost - Snow Bunting
• Winter Frost - Starflake
• Winter Frost - Jack Frost
• Winter Frost - Winter Palace
• Winter Frost - Countdown to Christmas 2020 - Fabrics/Yardage/Info
• Winter Frost - FAQs
• Winter Frost - Bear Creek Setting Option
• Winter Frost - Snowy Peaks Setting Option
• Winter Frost - Yardage PDF