These instructions are going to give directions for making all of the different parts that make up the quilt.  Subunits are sewn together to form units.  Units are sewn together to make blocks.  Blocks are sewn together to make rows.  And the rows are sewn together to make the quilt top.  So, basically, you need to understand that these terms are going to be used throughout the instructions.  It is important to note that a "Summary" page is provided to tally the subunits and units needed.

     These instructions are going to go from easiest to the more complex.  But, don't let it fool you; none of the parts of this quilt are difficult!

THE BEGINNING

UNITs 1

1. Units 1 are called Background/Star 2 Half-Square Triangles (hereafter called B/S2 HST).  There need to be four (4) of these B/S2 HST made from the background fabric and the second star fabric.  Each B/S2 HST should accurately measure 6.5" x 6.5", unfinished.
   

   For detailed information on making HST, refer to the HST Tutorial found on the Web.

2. From the Background Fabric (hereafter called BF), cut 2 (two) 7.5" x 7.5" squares.
   
3. From the Second Star Fabric (hereafter called S2), cut 2 (two) 7.5" x 7.5" squares.
   
4. Using a pencil or pen, draw a line diagonally from one corner to the opposite corner on the wrong side of each of the two S2 squares.
5. Using one (1) S2 square and one (1) BF square, place them right sides together.  Pin them to one another, making sure to line them up evenly, one on top of the other.
6. Sew a scant 1/4" on each side of the drawn diagonal line.  A "scant" 1/4" is a few threads short of being a full 1/4".  Doing this helps to assure accuracy!
7. Press the sewn unit flat.
8. Cut the sewn unit from step 6 apart on the drawn diagonal line.  This makes two (2) B/S2 HST.  Press the seams toward the BF.
   
9. Using an acrylic ruler, trim these two B/S2 HST to exactly 6.5" x 6.5", making sure to keep the diagonally sewn seam going straight from corner to corner.
10. Pick up the other BF 7.5" square and the S2 7.5" square.  Repeat steps 5 through 9 to make two more B/S2 HST.
11. Accuracy Check:  There should be a total of four B/S2 HST at this point.

UNITs 2

1. Cut four (4) 6.5" x 6.5" squares from BF. 
2. Cut four (4) 6.5" x 6.5" squares from S2. 
3. Accuracy Check:  There should be four 6.5" x 6.5" squares from the background fabric and another four from the second star fabric.

Summary Page

     The Summary Page is available as this Mystery Quilt evolves to help assure you that you are on the right track!