A = Light (white)
B = Medium (yellow)
C = Dark (orange)
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Cut 4 3" squares of color A (white)

Cut 6 3.5" squares of color A (white)
Cut 4 3.5" squares of color B (yellow)
Cut 2 3.5" squares of color C (orange)

Cut these 3.5" squares on the diagonals to make triangles
Sew together 8 sets of triangles using colors A+B (White and Yellow)
Sew together 4 sets of triangles using colors B+C (Yellow and Orange)

These should make 3" squares

Arrange squares in the pattern shown above and sew together the blocks to make the Kansas City Star block.