eo-3 Star of Bethlehem - top assembly

The top assembly for the original Star of Bethlehem design calls for:

• eight star points
• four large triangles
• four squares

The junction between the two star points that would meet at the apex of one of the triangles or a corner of a square  is called a 'y-seam' and I have quickly learned that I need much more practice before I attempt this. So, I split both the large triangle and the square into two pieces.

Now, the assembly process changes to: 

1. stitch together one corner right triangle, one star point, and one side right triangle.
2. stitch together two of these right triangles to make a square.
3. stitch together the four squares.

The key is to make sure there are four each of the two orientations possible for the right triangle assembled in step 1. 

Also - solid pieces need to be cut with an additional seam allowance for the center seam between each solid piece.

Once I worked this out, I was able to sew the top together. It is 'okay'...not 'great'.