by Catherine Blackwell
A showstopper medallion block featuring a large eight-pointed star that radiates from the center. The diamond shapes create a stunning starburst effect, especially in graduated colors.
Cotton quilting fabric, batting, thread, 45-degree diamond ruler
Cut 8 sets of diamonds in graduated colors. Sew diamonds into star points, then join points into halves, then the full star. Set in corner triangles and squares.
See how this pattern looks in different color combinations.