sewbizgirl

What size block did you want? They are both 9 patch blocks, so if you wanted a 12.5" block (finishing at 12" in the quilt), you would need each section of the 9 patch to be 4.5" square. You could probably figure it out without a pattern on that basis, (I hope).

sewbizgirl

Just looked at your stars again... IF these are 12.5" blocks, all the triangles in the second block would be 2.5" finished. You need to make HSTs that are 2.5" finished. Likewise, the snowball corner triangles in the North, South, East and West blocks are also 2.5" finished. Center square is 4.5" the 4 white snowballed squares are 4.5", before the corners are applied.

The kimono star would have 4 corner blocks at 4.5" square. The center is cut 3" square, and cut two white pieces 3"x1.5", and two pieces 4.5"x1.5".

Each North, South, East and West blocks would be a 4.5" HST and a 4.5" Quarter Square triangle. The kimono stripe looks like 1.2" finished, so you would need to start with a 1" strip. Add stripe, and trim your pieces to the proper size with a ruler, so that the total square ends up 4.5".

Clear as mud? That's how I would do it, anyway. I have no EQ program.

Quilting Nonnie

That is true; the size I want is 12" finished. I'm pretty sure I could make the Soldier Star, but what stymies me with the Kimono Star is the dark strip on the points of the star.

Iceblossom

For the kimono block -- Since you have a completed block you should be able to measure the width of the dark bands. Add half an inch for seam allowances and sew to a strip WOF (width of fabric) to the floral. I haven't figured out the yardage, but I think a 4-4.5" (or 5" and sew bands to both sides) will give you plenty to work with, with little waste.

yellowwroses

Just got back from Japan and bought a lot of fabric. Is there a pattern for kimono star?

AnnT

Those are great looking blocks! I don't recall seeing them before.

AnnT

The Kimono Star looks to be a variation of the Spinning Star aka Twin Star

https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/art...r-quilt-block/

https://www.generations-quilt-patter...ilt-block.html

Barb in Louisiana

Would love to see a picture of the original quilt. I like these two fun stars and would love to make a quilt with all different kinds of stars.