lb70542

can a 6 point star be made with HST? I'm not real good with angles (very challenging for me) but I love working with hst. I have goggled and you tube but can't anything on 6 point star using HST. would greatly appreciate any advice or where to find tutorial. i need to make it a 5 1/2 inch block
Thank you in advance for all your help.
Loretta.

ManiacQuilter2

I don't think so since HST are based on 45 degree angle. To have 6 pointed star, you need to deal with 60 degree angle to total 360 degrees. Don't feel bad, I had to think about it for a few moments.

PenniF

If you are talking about a 6 pointed star with "rays" that are perfectly symmetrical and even all around, then no you can't. HST are / result in star rays that are/have 45 degree angles....a perfect 6 pointed star requires a 60 degree angles.
If you are talking about a Star of David - then yes you can use them as the points of the star - but you need a hexagon in the middle and triangle pieces to complete the block.
If you are looking for an easier 6 pointed star....have you checked out paper piecing?? There are some great ones that go from very simple to very complex. Maybe Google "paper pieced 6 point star quilt blocks"
Hope this was of some help.

lfty298

hi lb70452
check the smoky mountain star quilt on the quiltville website. this is probably not exactly what you are looking for - but close.
and ... happy international women's day to all.
lefty in philly