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How to Make the Traditional Domino Quilt Block

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How to Make the Traditional Domino Quilt Block

This beautiful Domino quilt block is so easy to put together! The pattern is beginner-friendly and uses only squares plus rectangles to make the modified flying geese units and it sews up quick! You'll love that the design creates another star pattern when multiple blocks are sewn together. I've made my block scrappy but it also looks great in a planned color scheme.

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How to Sew this Variation of the Pinwheel Star Quilt Block or Brenda's Star

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How to Sew this Variation of the Pinwheel Star Quilt Block or Brenda's Star
This variation of the Pinwheel Star block uses flying geese, half square triangles and squares to create a center star with partial stars around it. While it has a lot of pieces, it's easier to sew together than the traditional block. Let's get started!

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How to Sew a Starshadow Traditional Quilt Block

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How to Sew a Starshadow Traditional Quilt Block
Let's look at this cute star block called Starshadow. It is fairly easy to sew together - just lots of pieces! This block first appeared in the Quilter's Newsletter publication and is a lovely traditional block. 

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How to Make a County Fair Quilt Block

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How to Make a County Fair Quilt Block
Today let's sew together this pretty star block called County Fair. It uses only half square triangles and snowballed corners so it goes together fairly easily!

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Easy Quilt Block Called Poinsettia - a Free Tutorial

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Easy Quilt Block Called Poinsettia - a Free Tutorial
This easy Poinsettia block goes together quickly. It's great for a Christmas project or two! If you can snowball a corner, you're good to go!

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