BLC - Bottom Left Corner

Don't be scared.  This is actually a very simple block.
Once again, I made this in the dead of night, so the photos are a little iffy.

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out the sections as below.  Click on the photo to see a larger version if you have trouble reading the numbers.
(If you're printing from the software you have to change the block size to 8" x 8".)

Foundation piece all the numbered sections.  Also cut the two triangular side sections out of background fabric as below. Trim all seam allowances to 1/4".
Cut two 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" squares out of background fabric and cut each in half on the diagonal.

Print or trace the top right block section (see below) onto the dull side of freezer paper and cut out as in the photo.

Cut a 4" x 4" square out of background fabric and iron the small freezer paper to the right side of the fabric.
Cut out an approximately 3/8" seam allowance along the inside edge.  Clip the sharp corner.

Important! Make sure you leave enough fabric for the square section plus seam allowances in the fabric.  Lay the square section into position and check that there's enough overlap. I did not leave enough in the photos below and had to redo the whole section.  (Hope this makes sense.)

Cut a 4" x 4" square out of main block fabric and lay it right side up on the table.  Place the background fabric section right side up on top of it and baste through all layers at least 1/4" from the freezer paper edge.

 Applique along the inner edge.

 Place the remaining freezer paper section into position on top of the block section and iron into place.
Trim the block section to size (1/4" outside the edge of the freezer paper).
(This is my remade section.  See how much more background fabric is showing?)

 Remove the freezer paper and basting stitches.

Now, breathe deeply...

I assembled the block starting from the center and working outwards.

The photos should be very helpful here.  It's hard to describe in words.

First make the teenie center star.

 Then add the next two sections to form the sides of the outer star.

 Sew on the top and bottom sections to complete the outer star.

 Sew the next two pieced sections to the sides of the block as below.

 Attach the remaining two similar sections to the top and bottom.

Sew a background fabric triangle (you cut these at the beginning, remember?) to three sides of the block. You can discard the fourth one.

 Sew one of the two uneven background fabric triangles to one side of the block. See the second photo at from the top if you can't remember which these were. Referring to this photo should help with most of the following steps.

Sew two block sections together to form the section shown below.

  Attach this section to the block.

 Lay out the pieced sections shown below.

 Sew them together.

 Attach the resulting section to the top of the block.

Cut two 1" x 6.5" strips out of background fabric.

Referring to the block diagram, attach one to the bottom and then one to the left side of the block.

I attached each with edges extending on both sides and then trimmed them down.

And there you go!  The second corner!

LS-8

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out as below.  Important! You have to mirror the diagram if you want it exactly as in the diagram.

 Following the numbers, foundation piece all block sections and trim the seam allowances to exactly 1/4".

 Sew the two bottom sections together.  Refer to the photo below for seam starting and ending positions.

 Press open.

 Cut a 3" x 3" square out of main block fabric and lay it right side up on the table.  Place the block section you just created right side up on top of it, making sure that the triangular opening covers the main fabric square completely.
Baste all layers together.  Baste far enough from the fabric edges to leave room for the seam allowance to be turned under.

Turning under the seam allowances, applique the small triangle. Cut the excess main block fabric from the back of the block.

 Sew the top block section onto the bottom section.

I forgot to take photos over here...

Turn the raw edges of the center triangle under and applique just as you did with the bottom section.

Mark the positions of the remaining shapes on the block with a washable or disappearing marker and applique the shapes into position.

Caution! Quilt Assembly in Progress

I have so many other things to do, but I just can't stop.  This is REALLY exciting!

LS-7

I'm making blocks at night now so the photos may not be of the best quality.  I apologize for this. I'm trying really hard to get all the blocks done ASAP.

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out the sections as below.  Note that I extended a seam line in the top section to allow for it to be pieced rather than appliqued.

 Following the numbers, foundation piece each section and trim all seam allowances to 1/4".

Print or trace the center block section (see below) onto the dull side of freezer paper and cut out as in the photo.
Cut a 5" x 6" square out of background fabric and iron the freezer paper to the right side of the fabric.
Cut out the center shape leaving a seam allowance to turn under when you applique.
Clip the seams on the inside curves.

 Cut a 5" x 6" square out of main block fabric and lay it right side up on the table.  Place the background fabric section right side up on top of it.  Baste through all layers.

 Turning the seam allowance under, applique along the inner edges of the inner shape.

 Trim the section to size (1/4" outside the freezer paper edges), remove the basting and freezer paper.

 Sew the four block sections together.

Using your preferred applique method, applique the two melons onto the block.

K-6

Print or trace the block diagram onto foundation paper, number, and cut out as in the photo.

 Foundation piece all sections and trim seam allowances to 1/4"

 Sew together the two center sections.

 Sew together the three sections making up the block center.

 Attach the side sections.

Finally attach the top and bottom sections.

This block is not as wonky as it looks.  It just wouldn't lay flat for a photo.

K-5

On a roll now...

Print or trace the block diagram into the dull side of freezer paper and cut out the sections as in the photo below.
Cut two squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" out of background fabric.

Iron the freezer paper sections to the right side of the background fabric squares and cut out the inside of the kites, leaving a seam allowance for turning under.

Cut a 1 1/2" wide by 10" long strip out of main block fabric.
Cut a 1 1/2" wide by 10" long strip out of background fabric.
Using these strips cut four 60 degree parallelograms about 2" long out of each strip. I think most rulers have 60 degree markings.
Refer to the block diagram to make sure your sides angle in the right direction.

Make two "four patches" out of the shapes. Make sure to check the block diagram.  I made my first set incorrectly.

Lay the background fabric block sections right side up on top of the "four patches", centering them carefully.  A window or lightbox is really handy.

Baste through all layers. Clip the sharp inside corners.

Reverse applique the kite shapes.

Trim the block sections to 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" each.  If you trim 1/4" outside the freezer paper edges, you'll have the correct size square.
Remove the freezer paper and cut away the excess fabric from the back of each section.
Out of main block fabric cut two squares 2 3/4" x 2 3/4".

Sew the four sections into a four patch block.