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Free Tutorial for the Easy Variable Star Quilt Block

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Free Tutorial for the Easy Variable Star Quilt Block
Today let's look at this easy Variable Star. First off - it goes by a ton of different names: Happy Home, Star of Virginia, Henry of the West, Star of Hope, Flying Crow to name a few! 

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How to Sew the Easy Night Vision Quilt Block

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How to Sew the Easy Night Vision Quilt Block
The Night Vision block is quick to sew together. It uses only Flying Geese units and a center square and features partial seam construction (don't worry, it's not hard).

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Scrappy Heart Quilt Block Tutorial - Just in Time for Valentine's Day!

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Scrappy Heart Quilt Block Tutorial - Just in Time for Valentine's Day!
Here's an easy block to make for a Valentine's Day project - directions include fabric requirements for two sizes of block - 9" and 12". So dig into your scrap stash and let's get to piecing!

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Easy (and Scrappy!) Star Quilt Block Tutorial - Keith's Star

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Easy (and Scrappy!) Star Quilt Block Tutorial - Keith's Star
This scrappy star block is great for beginners because you can't lose your star points! It is a new and improved variation of a pattern I made a few years ago.

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Easy Picket Fence Quilt Block Tutorial

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Easy Picket Fence Quilt Block Tutorial
This beginner friendly Picket Fence quilt block is really quick to create and can be arranged a number of ways for different looking quilts! 

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