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Trailing Star

Design with this block
Diagram of the Trailing Star quilt block layout

About this block

This block builds a star motif with points that extend or "trail" outward beyond the block's main grid, giving it a more dynamic, elongated look than a standard contained star. The construction leans on directional piecing to create that trailing effect, making careful seam placement more important than in a typical symmetrical star block.

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