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| Tiny Economy Star Quilt Block |
Finished Size: 3" x 3" (Unfinished: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2")
This pattern adds a narrow frame around the center square, giving the classic Economy Block more depth and a pop of extra color.
Materials
Fabric A (Center Square): One 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" square.
Fabric B (Center Frame): Two 1" x 1 1/2" strips and two 1" x 2 1/2" strips.
Fabric C (Inner Triangles): Two 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" squares, cut once diagonally to make 4 triangles.
Fabric D (Outer Triangles): Two 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" squares, cut once diagonally to make 4 triangles.
Instructions
1. Frame the Center
Before adding triangles, we need to "box in" the center square:
Sew the two 1" x 1 1/2" Fabric B strips to opposite sides of the Fabric A square. Press toward the strips.
Sew the two 1" x 2 1/2" Fabric B strips to the remaining two sides. Press toward the strips.
Your center unit should now measure 2 1/2" x 2 1/2".
2. Add Inner Triangles
Take the four triangles from Fabric C.
Fold each triangle in half to find the center point and align it with the center of each side of your framed unit.
Sew one triangle to each of the four sides using a 1/4" seam.
Press the seams toward the triangles and trim the "dog ears" (the tiny points sticking out).
3. Add Outer Triangles
Take the four triangles from Fabric D.
Center one triangle along each of the four sides of your current block.
Sew with a 1/4" seam allowance.
Press the seams toward the outer triangles.
4. Square Up
Carefully trim the final block to 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".
Pro Tip: Ensure there is exactly 1/4" of fabric between the points of your stars and the edge of the block so you don't "chop" your points off when sewing the blocks together.
