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Star Quilt Blocks eBook Block Pattern

Ohio Star Quilt Block Pattern Finished Block Size: 12-inches square Cutting Chart for One Ohio Star Quilt Block Pink OR Orange • one 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" square for block center • two 5-1/4" x 5-1/4" squares to make quartersquare triangle units White on White • four 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" for block corners • two 5-1/4" x 5-1/4" squares to make quartersquare triangle units

Make the Ohio Star Quilt Block

Make the Ohio Star Quilt Block 1. Combine your 5-1/4" x 5-1/4" pink (or orange) squares with the WOW squares of the same size to make four quarter-square triangle units.

Use my easy quick piecing instructions for assembly.

When you're finished, each completed quartersquare triangle unit should measure 4-1/2" x 41/2".

2. Arrange the plain squares and the quartersquare triangle units into three rows, taking care to orient the triangle tips as shown above.

3. Sew the components of each row together.

Press seam allowances towards the plain squares unless you feel the color shows through too much.

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Star Quilt Blocks eBook edges. Press. Your completed Ohio Star quilt block should measure 12-1/2" x 12-1/2".

Introduction to the Friendship Star Quilt Block

Friendship Star Quilt Block The Friendship Star quilt block is super easy, but it doesn't have to be boring. Try making quilt blocks with a rich, black background and brightly colored solid or tone-on-tone stars. When the blocks are put together, you'll see that a secondary pattern emerges between the colorful patches.

I've included cutting instructions for a 12-inch finished quilt block and a 6-inch finished block.

Friendship Star - 12-inch Block • Black: cut four 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" squares; cut two 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" squares • Bright solid or tone on tone: Cut one 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" square; cut two 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" squares Friendship Star - 6-inch Block • Black: cut four 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares; cut two 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" squares • Bright solid or tone on tone: Cut one 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" square; cut two 2-7/8" x 2-7/8"

Make the Friendship Star Quilt Block

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Friendship Star Quilt Block Assembly Refer to the illustration above as you make the Friendship Star quilt block. Sew with a 1/4-inch seam allowance.

Make Half Square Triangle Units 1. Pair a 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" black square with a bright square of the same size (2-7/8" squares for the 6-inch block). Use my easy sandwich method to sew the pairs together, creating two black/bright half-square triangle units.

2. Repeat with the remaining pair of the same size to make a total of four identical triangle square units.

Completed triangle square units for the 12-inch block should measure 4-1/2" x 4-1/2".

Competed triangle square units for the 6-inch block should measure 2-1/2" x 2-1/2".

Assemble Three Rows 1. Arrange your triangle square units, bright square and plain black squares into three rows as shown above. Sew the components of each row together and press the seam allowances towards the plain squares.

2. Sew the rows together, using the loft created by pressed seams to butt seam intersections into each other for a snug fit.

3. The larger block should measure 12-1/2" x 121/2". The smaller block should measure 6-1/2" x 6-1/2". If your block is smaller than it should be, or skewed along one side, press and recheck.

Yardage & Cutting Tips

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Friendship Star Yardages Allow extra fabric as needed for borders, backing and binding. If you want to go scrappy, use an assortment of bright fabrics instead of one color.

30 Friendship Star Blocks - 12-inch Finished Black: 3 yards Bright solids or tone on tone: 1-3/4 yards • Black: cut one-hundred-twenty 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" squares; cut sixty 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" squares*** • Bright solid or tone on tone: Cut thirty 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" squares; cut sixty 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" squares*** 30 Friendship Star Blocks - 6-inch Finished Black: 1-1/8 yard Bright solids or tone on tone: 3/4 yards • Black: cut one-hundred-twenty 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares; cut sixty 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" squares*** • Bright solid or tone on tone: Cut thirty 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares; cut sixty 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" squares*** ***There are other ways to quick-piece triangle square units. If you are sewing lots of identical units, you might want to try assembling them on a long grid instead of cutting individual squares for the sandwich method.

• Replace all 4-7/8" squares with long strips of fabric that are 4-7/8" wide • Replace all 2-7/8" squares with long strips of fabric that are 2-7/8" wide.

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Star Quilt Blocks eBook Introduction to the Simplified Dolly Madison Star Quilt Block Pattern

Simplified Dolly Madison Star Quilt Block Pattern Here's a pretty patchwork quilt block that's a cross between Ohio Star and the more intricate Dolly Madison Star.

• The quarter square triangle units that make up the star tips are easily created by using quick pieced half square triangle units as their parents.

• The block's center is a simple nine-patch unit.

• Block corners are created with rotary cut fabric squares.

Finished Block Size: 9" x 9" Fabric for 1 Star Quilt Block Use your stash to make a set of scrappy quilt blocks and then sew them together in any way that suits you (you'll find examples of an on point arrangement on page 3 and a straight set layout on page 4).

Bright red: • (2) 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" squares Blue print: • (4) 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" squares Neutral background: • (2) 4-1/4" x 4-1/4" squares • (5) 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares** • (4) 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" squares Black or navy print: • (4) 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares** **Alternate Method: The center nine-patch can be This free eBook provided by Nancy's Fabrics www.nancysfabrics.com (304).645.0010

Star Quilt Blocks eBook strip pieced -- a good method for many identical blocks. Use 1-1/2" wide strips of the two fabrics and create strip sets that mimic rows 1 and 3 (identical) and row 2 (example - left and middle drawings).

Use the segment size and number of segments needed to calculate strip length, for instance: 1. If you're making three quilt blocks, you will need 6 row 1/row 3 segments (3 blocks x 2 segments for each = 6) 2. 6 segments x 1-1/2" for each segment length = 9" 3. Add 1/2" to 1" for squaring up the strip set before cutting segments (I use 1" to compensate for potential cutting errors) 4. cut two 1-1/2" x 10" neutral strips and one 11/2" x 10" black strip 5. Sew the neutral strips lengthwise to each side of the black strip. Press, square up and cut away the (6) 1-1/2" segments 6. Calculate strip lengths for center row in the same way

Assemble the Simplified Dolly Madison Star Quilt Block

Assemble the Simplified Dolly Madison Star Quilt Block 1. Pair a 4-1/4" red square with a blue print square of the same size.

2. Use the easy sandwich method to create (2) half square triangle units from the pair. Each completed unit should measure 3-7/8" x 3-7/8".

3. Repeat to make two more identical half square triangle units.

4. Pair each 4-1/4" background square with a 41/4" blue print square, using the same method to create half square triangle units.

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Star Quilt Blocks eBook 5. Use the same technique to make quarter square triangle units from your half square "parents." Pair a red/blue print unit with a background/blue print unit. When positioned right sides together for sewing, the blue print halves should be against a contrasting fabric, not blue against blue. (quarter square triangle unit instructions) 6. When cut apart, each quarter square triangle should have two blue print triangles across from each other; the neutral and red triangles will be in the remaining positions as illustrated.

7. Arrange the 1-1/2" background and dark squares into three rows as shown, center illustration.

8. Sew squares in each row together. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabric.

9. Join the rows, matching seam intersections carefully.

10.Arrange your pieced components and the 31/2" background squares into three rows as shown. Sew components of each row together.

11.Press seam allowances towards the background squares in rows 1 and 2; towards the nine patch unit in the center row.

12.Sew the rows together, matching seam intersections. Press. The quilt block should measure 9-1/2" x 9-1/2".

Simplified Dolly Madison Star Quilt Blocks Arranged On Point

Here's an example of a scrappy quilt made from an on-point arrangement of (simplified) Dolly Madison blocks. The star portions of blocks are the same, but the outermost background fabrics have been This free eBook provided by Nancy's Fabrics www.nancysfabrics.com (304).645.0010

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The switch is enough to add a bit of variety to the quilt -- varying fabrics within the stars would result in an even scrappier quilt.

Straight Set Simplified Dolly Madison Star Quilt Blocks

Blocks placed horizontally result in a quilt that looks quite a bit different from the on-point layout illustrated on page 3.

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Intro to the Twinkling Star Quilt Block Pattern

Intro to the Twinkling Star Quilt Block Pattern The design is very scrap-friendly, and you can put your small pieces to work assembling the little half square triangle units (HSTs) that make up a large portion of the star tips.

About those little units. Technically, you can make the HST units with a pair of 1-7/8" x 1-7/8" squares, sewing them together and then cutting them apart to produce two HST units (the quick sandwich method of construction). But these units are tiny, with no room for error, so I encourage you to use larger than necessary squares and then trim the completed HST units to 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" after assembly. You'll find that exactly-sized units provide a more accurate quilt block that's easier to assemble.

Finished block size: 12" x 12" My color and value suggestions offer a visual for construction, change elements to suit you.

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Medium light to light squares • for small half square triangle units: (12) 2-1/8" x 2-1/8" OR 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" squares (you'll cut back finished HST units after assembly) • for individual half square triangles: (6) 1-7/8" x 17/8" squares, each cut in half once diagonally Medium dark to dark squares • for small half square triangle units: (12) squares the same size you chose for small light squares, above (you're cutting back finished HST units after assembly) • for individual half square triangles: (6) 1-7/8" x 17/8" squares, each cut in half once diagonally Note: Corrected an error in the number of squares to cut in half; original instructions said 12.

Red for star tips: (2) 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares Green for inner "pinwheel": (2) 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares, each cut in half once diagonally Neutral light for background: can be more than one fabric: • (4) 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" squares • (2) 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares • (2) 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares, each cut in half once diagonally

Variations of the Twinkling Star Quilt Block

Variations of the Twinkling Star Quilt Block Here are three color/layout variations of the Twinkling Stars quilt block, with the version from page 1 in the middle for comparison. Let's talk about the others: Left: The (2) 3-7/8" green squares from page 1 (each cut in half once diagonally) are replaced with black print squares; the same black print replaces the (2) 3-7/8" red squares that are paired with neutral squares to create HST units for outer star tips. The result is a block with more of a "spin" created by linking those like pieces, and more contrast against the small HST units that make up remaining star points. Personally, this is my favorite.

Middle: The block from page 1.

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Configure your block in any way you desire -- there are numerous other possibilities.

Assemble the Twinkling Star Quilt Block

Twinkling Star Quilt Block Pattern 1. Pair a light 2-1/8" x 2-1/8 square with a darker square of the same size. Use the easy sandwich method to create two half square triangle units (HSTs) from the pair. Use a square ruler (best choice) to trim-back the unit to exactly 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (or a hair larger), taking care that each half of the block is the same size (page 5 of the tutorial).

2. Repeat to make a total of (24) 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" square HST units. Set aside.

3. Pair a 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" neutral background square with a red square of the same size.

Make two HSTs from the pair (not illustrated).

Each completed unit should measure 3-1/2" x 3-1/2". Repeat to make two more identical units.

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dark triangles (were cut by dividing 1-7/8" squares in half diagonally). Arrange the pieces into three rows as shown, upper left.

Sew components in each row together. Use scant seam allowances and sew carefully -don't stretch units as you sew. Press seam allowances in adjoining rows in opposite directions and join the rows. Make three more units from the remaining small HSTs and dark triangles.

Sew each of the four patchwork units created in step 2 to a larger neutral triangle as shown, upper right. Press seam allowance towards the large triangle.

Gather (3) of your small HST units and three light triangles (were cut by dividing 1-7/8" squares in half diagonally). Arrange the pieces into three rows as shown, middle of illustration - notice that triangles are oriented differently for this unit).

Sew components in each row together. Use scant seam allowances and sew carefully -don't stretch units as you sew. Press seam allowances in adjoining rows in opposite directions and join the rows. Make three more units from the remaining small HSTs and light triangles.

Sew each of the four patchwork units created in step 5 to a larger green triangle as shown, middle right. Press seam allowance towards the large triangle.

Arrange all components into four rows as shown, lower left. Sew components of each row together.

Press seam allowances towards the larger, plain triangles and squares. Join the rows, butting seams for a perfect match. Press carefully. The quilt block should measure 121/2" x 12-1/2".

Introduction to the Sarah's Choice Quilt Block Pattern

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Cutting Instructions 4" Sarah's Choice Quilt Blocks Light Neutral Background • Four 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares • Four 1-1/2" x 2-1/2" rectangles Dark Brown Print • Two 1-7/8" x 1-7/8" squares • Four 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares Medium Brown Print • Two 1-7/8" x 1-7/8" squares • Four 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares 6" Sarah's Choice Quilt Blocks Light Neutral Background • Four 2" x 2" squares • Four 2" x 3-1/2" rectangles Dark Brown Print • Two 2-3/8" x 2-3/8" squares • Four 2" x 2" squares Medium Brown Print • Two 2-3/8" x 2-3/8" squares • Four 2" x 2" squares 8" Sarah's Choice Quilt Blocks Light Neutral Background • Four 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares • Four 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" rectangles Dark Brown Print • Two 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" squares • Four 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares Medium Brown Print • Two 2-7/8" x 2-7/8" squares This free eBook provided by Nancy's Fabrics www.nancysfabrics.com (304).645.0010

Star Quilt Blocks eBook • Four 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares 12" Sarah's Choice Quilt Blocks Light Neutral Background • Four 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" squares • Four 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" rectangles Dark Brown Print • Two 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares • Four 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" squares Medium Brown Print • Two 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares • Four 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" squares

Make the Sarah's Choice Quilt Block

Half-Square Triangle Units

1. Gather the two larger dark brown squares (with dimensions cut in eighths of an inch) and the two medium brown squares of the same size.

Use the sandwich method to sew a dark brown square to a medium brown square. Cut them apart to create two half-square triangle units. Repeat to create two two more units.

2. Gather the four light background rectangles and the remaining dark brown and medium brown squares (the dimension of squares should match the width of your rectangles' short side).

3. Use the quick flying geese method to create four flying geese for the outer rows of your quilt block. Refer to the illustration, taking care to orient the squares as shown to end up with a unit with a dark triangle on one end and a medium triangle on the other.

4. Arrange the pieced units and four background squares into three rows as illustrated. Sew components of each row together. Press seam allowances in top and bottom rows towards the corner squares. Press seam allowances in the middle row towards the center unit.

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Star Quilt Blocks eBook 5. Sew the rows together, matching seams carefully. Your quilt block should be 1/2-inch taller and wider than its finished size.

Example of Sarah's Choice Quilt in Horizontal Layout

Here's an example of sixteen Sarah's Choice quilt blocks sewn into a horizontal arrangement. The blocks are separated by sashing with corner squares and surrounded by a border that repeats the brown fabric used in quilt blocks.

Example of Sarah's Choice Quilt Blocks On-Point

Here, nine Sarah's Choice quilt blocks are placed on point and separated with sashing with corner squares. The dark brown used in blocks is repeated in the sashing and outer border.

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