Tube sew - sew two strips right sides together along both long edges. The dotted line at the top point divides this angle in half. Place the Starmaker 6 with the dotted line even with the bottom of the strips. Cut the angle wth the Starmaker 6.

Reverse the Starmaker 6 (dotted line on the bottom of the strip); the top edge of the piece being cut should come to a point, so line up the edge of the Starmaker 6 so it goes off the strip at the same point the first angle ended.

3 split points make each cube or hexagon; 9 are used in this design. Sew the star together first; then add the 3 outside points.

Each of these hexagons are made from 12 split points.

Each split point can be cut in half.

12 of these half points will make 2 pinwheel hexagons.

12 of the half points will make a star.

24 of the half points will make a larger hexagon.

Sew two or more strips, right sides together, into a combination strip. Press seam allowances all in the same direction.

2. Cut Solid Strips.

Measure the width of the combination strip. Cut the solid fabric the same width.

3. Sew Tubes.

Sew the combination strip and the solid strip, right sides together, along both long edges so it forms a tube.

4. Cut Triangles.

Cut with the combination strip on top; keep the seamlines parallel to the lines on the Starmaker 8.

"A" triangles - cut wth the Starmaker 8 upside down and the point of the 4-angle at the top of the strip.

"B" triangles - cut with the Starmaker 8 upside down and the point of the 4-angle at the bottom of the strip. Remove two or three stitches at each point. Press seam allowances toward the solid strip.

5. Square Up Your Blocks, If Necessary.

If the blocks are not all the same size, square them up.

6. Lay Out The Design.

There are several possibilities, including those shown on the following pages. This quilt block is also great for border strips.

Tubes make the triangles easier, but for accuracy sake, only use tubes when a solid strip is joined to a combination strip.