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Free Weathervane Variation Quilt Block Pattern

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Free Weathervane Variation Quilt Block Pattern
Today we're going to piece together this traditional Weathervane Variation quilt block. What makes this Weathervane quilt block different is the pinwheel in the middle! Not hard to do - just squares and Flying Geese units - so let's get started!

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Easy Chained Star Quilt Block Pattern

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Easy Chained Star Quilt Block Pattern
Today we're going to sew together this easy Chained Star quilt block. The block was designed by Margaret Huckeby and appeared in the Quilters Newsletter. The block finishes at 12" square and goes together quickly. Let's get started!

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Wandering Star Free Quilt Block Tutorial

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Wandering Star Free Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's look at the Wandering Star quilt block. This traditional quilt block is a variation of the Friendship Star block. It's quick and easy - if you can sew together a Half-Square Triangle, you're good to go! Let's get started.

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Free Quilt Block Pattern - Morning Star

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Free Quilt Block Pattern - Morning Star
Today we're going to sew together this traditional quilt block called Morning Star that first appeared in the Ladies Art Company publication. It also appeared in Hearth & Home under the name State of Virginia

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Free Pattern - Judy's Star Quilt Block

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Free Pattern - Judy's Star Quilt Block
So this traditional Judy's Star quilt block is simple but has a nice design with the light star points peeking out from behind the darker one. Judy's Star was designed by Judy Martin (that makes sense). This block goes together quick so let's get started!

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