Let’s Make a Star and Stripes Block – Mini Block Monday #22

by LeahDay · Published June 1, 2020 · Updated May 31, 2020

I have another patriotic quilt block for you to make this week. It’s a bit easier than last week’s Patriot Star, and gives you another chance to try those Four at a Time Flying Geese!

Do you know what helps me the most? Sharing the video! Please share this video with your quilting friends, or even consider including the photos in your guild newsletter. I would LOVE that!

Looking for a pattern for this Star and Stripes quilt block? It’s all in the video! I’m trying something new with these Mini Block Monday videos and including all the information in the video itself. Just hit “pause” when you need to and write down the pieces to cut.

Is that just not your thing? Here’s a snapshot of the patchwork pieces to get you started:

Mini Star and Stripes Quilt Block Piecing Instructions

This Star and Stripes Quilt Block is a bit easier and faster than last week’s block. Take your time piecing all the units and putting the block together step by step.

The first step is to make a batch of Flying Geese units. Use the larger blue square and four white squares to create all of these units using the Four at a Time Flying Geese Method. Follow the instructions in the video to piece the units and trim them to measure 1 x 1 1/2 inches.

Then you will need a set of two Half Square Triangles from the white and red squares. Watch the video to see how this method works, and how to trim your HSTs to measure 1 1/2 inch square.

Whew! Finally you’re ready to arrange the block and piece the units together. Here’s what it looks like when you finish piecing your Star and Stripes Quilt Block:

Learn more about the sewing machine I’m using – the Janome 1600P.

Click Here to find a tutorial with my 5 key tips to piecing precisely.

Now if you really want to geek out on quilt piecing, check out my book How to Piece Perfect Quilts to learn the WHAT, WHY and HOW behind everything I do.

Let’s go quilt,

Leah Day