This technique, developed in 1991 by Marci Baker, is from the book Oh My Stars! which has 14 different projects. Check it out!

How to make a 6 pointed star quilt block without Y seams

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60 degree ruler

If you plan to cut at 60 degrees a lot you may consider investing in a 60 degree ruler.

But if you still would like to try out this block, you still can make this block with a square or rectangular ruler with 60 degree lines.

Learn how to use your straight ruler to make this block:

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