Sweet Land of Liberty Quilt Month 7

We are moving right along! Here we are on month 7 of Cheri's Sweet Land of Liberty quilt. 

These are Denise's lovely blocks using wool on cotton.

Here are my blocks. 

Cut the background for the victory basket 15 1/2 x 17". Add a 1 1/2" strip to the bottom.

For the liberty fish cut a background piece 13 3/4"x 7 3/4", add a 1" horizontal strip below it, and below that cut strips 1 1/4" x2 3/4", piece and add them to the bottom. Add a 1 1/2" strip to the right side, then applique.

We are making 5 of these pesky stars this month. The finished size is 5"x7".

If you do not have a pattern draw one on freezer paper, then cut apart and piece as shown. (Or do it the way that works for you) 

I pieced mine in 3 sections, then sewed together the three sections. I also mark on my template the outer edge so I leave plenty of room for trimming. Not all of these star points are pointy! Look at the pattern peeking through above. 

Then trim to 5 1/2" x 7 1/2".

One of mine I trimmed to short and had to add a piece back! This quilt is so busy it won't be noticeable to anyone but me.

Have fun and happy sewing!