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Lone Star
Radiant 8-point diamond star pieced in strip sets
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Standard Sizes6", 8", 10", 12"
Seams & Techniques:
Diamond PiecingY-SeamsStrip Piecing
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History & Origins of the Lone Star Block
Also known as Star of Bethlehem, this iconic Native American and pioneer motif features 8 radiating star arms made of small 45-degree strip-pieced diamonds.
Cutting & Piecing Guide (12" Finished Block)
Precise unit cut sizes and step-by-step piecing instructions.
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Piece Cut List
12" Finished BlockStrip piece 45-degree diamond bands, cut into diamond segments, assemble 8 star diamonds with inset Y-seam corners.
All measurements include a standard ¼" seam allowance. Finished block size: 12".
Step-by-Step Visual Assembly
1
Strip piece 45-degree diamond strip bands.
2
Cut bands into diamond rows and join into 8 star points.
3
Join 8 star points in pairs into two halves of the star.
4
Set in background corner squares and side triangles using Y-seams.