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How to Make the Square in a Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial

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How 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 block that will be the next tutorial. Let's check out what I'm calling the Square in a Star quilt block!

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How to Sew the Traditional State Fair Block - a Free Quilting Tutorial

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How 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. Traditionally, it is paired with another block which will become my next tutorial.

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30 + of the Best Star Quilt Block Patterns

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30 + 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! 

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How to Make the Traditional Columbian Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial

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How 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 and was the first to publish a catalog of quilt patterns with names. So that makes this star block a classic! Let's get sewing!

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How to Create a Different Kind of Kaleidoscope Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial

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How 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 pretty block that makes a secondary star pattern when multiple blocks are sewn together.

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