It’s a Classic Kinda Day: Jinx Star

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Good morning!

I hope you are having as much fun with my Classics as I am. This week I am going to make Jinx Star.

Like a few of my other Classics, Jinx Star was one of the original blocks from a quilt I made years ago.

Jinx-Star

You will need the following templates to make Jinx Star.

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The template kits for all my Classics are available through Sue Daley stockists and can be bought directly through Patchwork With Busyfingers. This block should measure 12½” when pieced together (12″ finished).

Many of these blocks can be machine or hand-pieced, depending on your preferences and what you feel most comfortable with. I personally prefer to hand-piece these blocks.

Jinx Star Block 1

Following the hand piecing instructions take the 4-B pieces and sew to piece A as shown in the diagram.diagrams-02
Note: Sew the pieces around the centre A piece with one continuous thread.
Finger press the seams.
Sew the 4 remaining A pieces around the outside of the block using one continuous thread.

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Press carefully.

Sew pieces D and C around the outside of the block using one continuous thread as shown in the diagram.

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Finger press the seams.
The block should now measure 12½” square and look like this once complete.
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I had fun experimenting with different fabrics for this block and created this version.

Jinx Star Block 2

I encourage you all to do the same and experiment with different fabrics and layouts. Here are are a few basic layouts you can try.

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Remember to share your creations using the #suedaleyclassics hashtag on social media so I can see! I always love seeing your work.

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