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How to Sew the Beginner-Friendly Quartered Star Quilt Block - a Friendship Star Variation - Free Tutorial

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How to Sew the Beginner-Friendly Quartered Star Quilt Block - a Friendship Star Variation - Free Tutorial
Let's take a look at the traditional Quartered Star quilt block today. It is a super easy block that is made entirely of half square triangles and squares and goes together quickly. The block also creates a beautiful lattice pattern when made into a quilt. Scrappy or planned, the Quartered Star is a great block for beginners and experienced quilters!

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How to Make the Boxed Star Quilt Block - a Variation of the Box Quilt

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How to Make the Boxed Star Quilt Block - a Variation of the Box Quilt
Let's take a look at this Boxed Star quilt block that is inspired by the Box Quilt block tutorial I did recently. It is an easy, beginner-friendly block that can be colored and/or arranged in a variety of ways so you can make a quilt that is uniquely your own - even scrappy! Read on to learn the simple steps to create this lovely block.

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Learn How to Make the Bonnie Scotland Quilt Block - a Pinwheel Variation Block Tutorial

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Learn How to Make the Bonnie Scotland Quilt Block - a Pinwheel Variation Block Tutorial
The Bonnie Scotland quilt block is so fun and fast to sew together! The pattern creates a pinwheel and/or windmill design by itself but when multiple blocks are sewn together, another pinwheel appears! Let's get sewing!

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Chicago Geese Quilt Block Pattern - PDF Quilt Pattern - Flying Geese Variation - 12 inch block

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Chicago Geese Quilt Block Pattern - PDF Quilt Pattern - Flying Geese Variation - 12 inch block

Are you ready to embark on a quilting journey that's as delightful as a stroll through the Windy City itself? Say hello to the Chicago Geese Quilt Block Pattern!

Get this  beginner-friendly PDF quilt block pattern instantly so you can start creating your next masterpiece that will have your friends and family oohing and aahing!

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The Box Quilt Block - an Easy, Beginner-Friendly Quilt Block Tutorial

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The Box Quilt Block - an Easy, Beginner-Friendly Quilt Block Tutorial

Let's sew up this traditional Box Quilt block today. It is beginner-friendly and you could dig into your stash and/or scraps to make a beautiful quilt. This pattern is a little different than other Box Quilt blocks you can find online and is attributed to Nancy Page. Using only squares and rectangles, the block goes together fast! Let's check it out!

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