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The Beginner-Friendly Mosaic #18 Quilt Block Tutorial
I'm thrilled to guide you through the enchanting world of quilting with this beginner-friendly tutorial on sewing the Mosaic #18 quilt block. This 12" block not only features a stunning...
Read MoreThe Mosaic #13 Quilt Block Free Tutorial
Today, we're diving into the charming world of the Mosaic #13 quilt block. This delightful block, which is part of the historic series originally introduced by the Ladies Art Company,...
Read MoreThe Birds and Star Quilt Block Free Tutorial
Welcome to the Birds and Star quilt block tutorial! In this guide, we will create a stunning 12" finished block using only half-square triangles and square-in-a-square units, perfect for the...
Read MoreHow to Sew the Swamp Angel Quilt Block - a Star Block with a Unique Name
The Swamp Angel quilt block, a striking star pattern, uses only Hourglass, Half Square Triangles, and squares, making it a straightforward yet visually dynamic addition to any quilt. The interplay...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreThe Traditional Starburst Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
This gorgeous star quilt block is a delight for the eyes! The large 16" Starburst block also makes a wonderful secondary design when made into a quilt. I'll break down...
Read MoreFree Tutorial for the Sandhills Star (or Blossoming Cactus) Quilt Block
The Sandhills Star quilt block, steeped in tradition and sometimes referred to as the "Blossoming Cactus" block, was first published in the Kansas City Star. While obviously being a star...
Read MoreFree Tutorial for the All Hallows Quilt Block, a Beautiful Star Block for any Season
Let's take a look at how to sew the All Hallows quilt block. This traditional star block makes a beautiful secondary Pinwheel design when multiple blocks are sewn together. It...
Read MoreHow to Sew the Blueberry Pie Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today let's learn how to piece this lovely star block called Blueberry Pie. With a name like that, what's not to love! It is made with Half Square Triangles, Flying...
Read MoreFree Green Mountain Star Quilt Block Tutorial
The Green Mountain Star quilt is a lovely large quilt block that makes for a beautiful quilt. Also known as Aunt Mary's Star the block uses snowballed rectangles, Hourglass and...
Read MoreHow to Sew this Star Geese Quilt Block Variation - a Free Tutorial
Today let's take a look at my variation of the traditional Star Geese quilt block. The original is a nice block (I'll post a picture later in the tutorial) but...
Read MoreHow to Sew the Traditional Kansas Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
The Kansas Star (or Crystal Star) quilt block is a classic block that first appeared in print in the Kansas City Star publication. The block is made entirely of square...
Read MoreHow to Make the Square in a Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
This block is take off of the State Fair block I did a few weeks ago. With just a small change, another star was formed! This will be paired with another alternating...
Read MoreHow to Sew the Traditional State Fair Block - a Free Quilting Tutorial
Today let's look at this lovely star quilt block called State Fair Block. There are several blocks that go by the same name but we'll look at this older one....
Read More30 + of the Best Star Quilt Block Patterns
Here are more than 30 of our most popular star quilt block patterns to help inspire you to create your next quilt!
Read MoreHow to Make the Traditional Columbian Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today let's learn how to piece this beautiful Columbian Star quilt block. The block was first published by the Ladies Art Company - a company that was formed in 1889...
Read MoreHow to Create a Different Kind of Kaleidoscope Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today let's look at the Kaleidoscope quilt block designed by Nancy Page. This block is not at all like the more modern blocks by the same name. It's a large...
Read MoreHow to Create this Crowned Star Variation Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Let's sew together this variation of the Crowned Star quilt block. It is a very pretty traditional block that uses half-square triangles, modified flying geese, and snowball units. The original...
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