This is block #52 in the Civil War block-of-the-week series offered by Barbara Brackman. It is called Christmas Star. Go to Barbara’s blog to get the pattern and to see the story and pictures related to this block.
http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com/2011/12/52-christmas-star.html
This is a very pretty block with a lot of half-square triangles. For new quilters, this is how I assembled the block.
I cut and sew the A pieces a little differently.
- Cut the A squares as directed but not cut diagonally. Place right sides together 2 background squares and 2 light green squares. Draw a diagonal line on the background square on each set.
- Stitch ¼ inch from the line on both sides. Cut on the line to make four background and light green half-square triangles. Press toward darker fabric, trim tails. Squares should be 2 x 2 inches.
- Continue in the same manner with 4 background squares and 4 dark green squares.
- Continue in the same manner with 2 red squares and 2 light green squares.
- Cut the B and C pieces as directed by Barbara.
- Lay out the pieces on a mat in the proper order.
- Join as directed by Barbara: Sew four patches for the four corners. Press seams in opposite directions so they will interlock when joined. These four pieces should measure 3-½ x 3-½ inches.
- Join the light background and dark green B pieces, making 4 patches that will measure 2-½ x 3-½ inches.
- Make the center strip by placing two B units on either side of center square C.
- Make 2 side units by adding 4-patches on either side of a B unit
- Complete block by adding side strips to center strip. Block should measure 8-½ x 8-½ inches.
See the previous blocks in this series in my category list on the right hand side of the page – Quilting – Civil War Quilt.
LILLIAN'S CUPBOARD 
dear Lillian,
wow, I love your block, nice fabrics!
Claudia
Thank you so much for always saying what the measurements of things are. It just saves me so much brain work. =) And reassures me I’m on the right path, too! I might do this block today, and then go back to catching up. I got two more done on Saturday. My cold is slowing me down a bit today – or the meds for it.
Duh, I forgot to say that I like your fabric choices. I think it really highlights the different sections. I think I might make two – one with the points turned to be like star points. I like variations, too.
Your looks very much like a Christmas wreath with the beautiful greens. I have the last three to do this week and a least one “do over.” Remember Texas Tea, mine only came out to 8″ so will try again.
I had to use scant 1/4 inch seams on the Tea block to get it come out right. I have several I might have done over to have the quilt be the size needed, I’ll be omitting four of the blocks so I’m OK. At least until I start putting it together. Lillian
That’s beautiful, although I have never heard about Christmas Star quilt.