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How to Sew a Lone Star Quilt Block - Not Your Traditional Lone Star

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How to Sew a Lone Star Quilt Block - Not Your Traditional Lone Star
Today let's take a look at this Lone Star quilt block. This block's creation is attributed to Alice Brooks, a name created by a New York needlework syndicate called Old Chelsea Station (among several other names). It is not the traditional quilt pattern that I associate with Lone Star but it is an easy and fun block.

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How to Make this Variation of the Massachusetts Quilt Block - a Free Blog Tutorial

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How to Make this Variation of the Massachusetts Quilt Block - a Free Blog Tutorial
Let's look at this variation of the Massachusetts quilt block today. Using only Half Square Triangle and Hourglass blocks plus two squares, it goes together quickly to create a lovely design. Traditionally, the block is made with only a light and a dark fabric but I wanted to create a block that would show off the design possibilities with four colors. 

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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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