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Star Around a Quilt Block Pattern – Part 2

Part TWO, Let’s Make a Quilt Block

Few days ago I started a quilt block, which I named, Star Around a Quilt Block Pattern, it probably has hundreds of names, but this is the one for me. Here is all cutting and Part ONE

From Part ONE to sew 2 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
white to top and bottom of the star quilt block center.

Take 2 – 2 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ white, add triangles to the sides
Sew as shown to each side How to make Triangles

Sew 2 Rows – Top and bottom
2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ white, 1 triangle, 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″,
1 triangle, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ white
Sew as shown, add to the top and bottom

Sew 2 Rows – Sides
1 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ color, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ white, 1 triangle, 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″,
1 triangle, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ white, 1 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ color
Sew as shown, sew to each side

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Sew 2 Rows – Top and Bottom
2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ white, 2 triangle, 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″,
Sew as shown, add to the top and bottom

Sew 2 Rows – Sides
1 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ color, white, 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″,
2 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ color, 1 – 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ white, 1 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2 color
Sew as shown, sew to each side

FINISHED Quilt Block Pattern – Star Around a Quilt Block Pattern

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A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

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Quilt Block Pattern for you to Make

Star Around a Quilt Block

Over the next few days, I will be sharing a fun quilt block pattern with you. This quilt block has a finished size of twenty inches by twenty inches. Let’s get started with the Center Star

Cutting for ONE entire Quilt Block
YOU will need only 20 squares
Cut 20 Assorted Colors – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
OR as shown here
Cut 5 – Blue – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Cut 5 – Red – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Cut 5 – Gray – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Cut 5 – Lt. Gray – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Cut 12 Purple – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
Cut 12 White – 2 7/8″ x 2 7/8″
Make Triangles – How I make Triangles

Cut 4 White – 2 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
Cut 8 White 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″
Cut 4 White – 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
Cut 4 White – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Sew 4 squares to make 4-Patch – How I do Squares
Sew 2 triangles together – 2 times
Sew to the top and bottom of 4-Patch

Sew 2 triangles together – 2 times
Sew a square to each end and Sew to sides of the Quilt Block

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A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

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Most Requested Quilt Block Patterns

The Quilt Ladies Quilt Block Patterns

Last week I posted these five quilt block patterns for you ! Thank you for liking them, sharing them and talking about them, here’s the link for you again and THANKS – How many months to the holiday’s NEED a quilt pattern? It’s time to start ! See all my quilt books

Meet Beth Ann:
A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

Four MOST Requested Quilt Ladies Quilt Block Patterns

From The Quilt Ladies

I have had The Quilt Ladies for many years, lots of quilt blocks, quilt patterns drawn, loads of quilt blocks made, quilt patterns on Etsy and even my quilt books in Print, Kindle and on Prime. These are the quilt patterns here from this site that are always asked about and for !

This is MY Quilt HERE and the quilt block pattern for you to make. I am so happy to have this quilt, it helped start The Quilt Ladies

Here, I think it’s the color and the movement this quilt block has that all like. It’s finished size is eighteen inches by eighteen inches, using cut 2 1/2″ squares.

This is Husband’s quilt, the fold up and add to his sleeping bag quilt. The quilt block pattern is here for you.

This quilt block star quilt pattern has a life of it’s own. It’s all over Pinterest, all over other’s sites as a link to get you to their quilt sites (not paid for OR asked for) and it’s been viewed here over 26000 times. Have to say, it’s liked !

My: To Use a Quilt or Not to Use a quilt

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Time To Make a Quilt Block

Quilt Block from The Quilt Ladies

This quilt block has lots of parts and it’s so fun to make. It’s a spool, it’s a four-patch and it’s a triangle quilt block. It’s everything. Finished size of this quilt block is eight inches by eight inches.

Sample quilt block from Crazy Man quilt from The Quilt Ladies — Sample quilt block from Crazy Man Quilt

Cut 6 Blue 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 Red 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles – Triangle How To

Cut 1 Green 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut from corner to corner

Cut 1 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut from corner to corner

Cut 10 Assorted Colors 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”
Crazy Man as Etsy Download
Crazy Man – Kindle and Print

How to Add Triangles in Center Quilt Block

Cut your Squares into triangles as stated in the pattern.
Sew triangles to square, trim and press.
Cut your Squares and then into triangles as stated in the pattern.
Place the good-side of fabric to good-side of fabric, sew from corner to corner.
Using a 1/4” seam allowance, trim, press to larger triangle.
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A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her books and quilt patterns, SEE her BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download quilt patterns on Etsy

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Let’s Make a Star Quilt Block

Star Quilt Block

I have files of quilt blocks and I am going to start sharing them with you, this is one of the first quilt block we all made, a Star Quilt Block.

This quilt block has a finished size of eight inches by eight inches. Here is how I do triangle piecing and it’s also the way I will be present the quilt block cutting instructions, you have another way…you do you!

Cut 1 White 4 1/2” x 4 1/2”

Cut 4 White 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”

Cut 4 Red 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Sew as shown below

Meet Beth Ann:
A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE her BOOKS on Amazon and PDF download patterns on Etsy Thank you for stopping.

No additional cost to you, this post contains affiliate links. I receive a few cents if you click to my links and purchase. It helps with my fabric obsession. Beth Ann

Holiday Quilt it’s Christmas in July

Start a Holiday Quilt NOW !

Sounds crazy,
it’s so hot… BUT if
A Holiday Quilt is to be made, it’s time to start !

Here is my A Holiday Quilt Pattern and I am thrilled to be able to say it’s Downloadable at my Etsy Shop and in PRINT on Amazon ! and NOW with PRIME ! ! See all Beth Ann’s Books on AMAZON and Read about them

Holiday Quilt Pattern features TWELVE – Twelve by Twelve Inches quilt pattern blocks and they are made into a 62″ x 78″ quilt.

This quilt can be done in ANY colors ! How about a dark blue background, white and yellow blocks, let yourself have fun. No matter the colors, it’s Holiday Quilt time.
Holiday Quilt in PRINT
OR Download at my Etsy Shop

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The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop here
And all she does at: bethanndoing.com

Meet The Author Beth Ann Strub:
A Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish her quilt books and quilt patterns, with that she became a solo-business owner. Taking her quilts and making a dream into a reality. Beth uses all her talents in quilts, painting, drawing, reading, furniture redesign, decorating and The Quilt Ladies quilt books

Sewing a Perfect Triangle

From The Quilt Ladies

There are MANY ways to sew a quilt triangle. This is the method that I use, you do you ! ! Using this method is the way I was taught so many years ago. Try and use the way that works best for you.

How to make Triangles
Take the finished size, add 7/8″ to it and that’s the size you cut your square

Sew Good to good fabric, with a pencil draw a line corner to corner, this is
The line you measure your ¼” seam allowance from
Sew from edge to edge use a ¼” seam
Cut in half on the pencil line, trim threads
Open and press to the dark fabric,
There will be 2 blocks

Clip off the end triangles

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Friendship Star Quilt Block Pattern

Weekly Quilt Block is a Traditional One

This week’s quilt block that is used and loved by many. My Friendship Star today has a finished size of three by three inches.

There are many methods to make quilt triangles, I like this way.

3 inch by 3 inch finished quilt block

Cut 4 corners – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 1 center – 1 ½” x 1 ½”

Cut 2 Colored – 1 7/8”’ x 1 7/8”
Cut 2 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles

Sew as shown

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Triangle Quilt Block to Make

Six by Six Inch Quilt Block Pattern

This quilt blocks name is Cat’s Cradle, with a finished size of 6 inches by 6 inches. The center quilt fabric is the one that pops as I pieced the quilt block. Triangle how to as I do them is here for you.

Cut 3 – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 3 Colored – 2 7/8”’ x 2 7/8”
Cut 3 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Sew as shown

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I have files of quilt blocks and I am going to start sharing them with you, this is one of the first quilt block we all made, a Star Quilt Block.

Sounds crazy, it’s so hot… BUT if A Holiday Quilt is to be made, it’s time to start !

Here is my A Holiday Quilt Pattern and I am thrilled to be able to say it’s Downloadable at my Etsy Shop and in PRINT on Amazon ! and NOW with PRIME ! ! See all Beth Ann’s Books on AMAZON and Read about them

See all Beth Ann’s Books in Print and Downloadable:

There are MANY ways to sew a quilt triangle. This is the method that I use, you do you ! ! Using this method is the way I was taught so many years ago. Try and use the way that works best for you.

How to make Triangles Take the finished size, add 7/8″ to it and that’s the size you cut your square

This week’s quilt block that is used and loved by many. My Friendship Star today has a finished size of three by three inches.

Sounds crazy,
it’s so hot… BUT if
A Holiday Quilt is to be made, it’s time to start !

See all Beth Ann’s Books in Print
and Downloadable:

How to make Triangles
Take the finished size, add 7/8″ to it and that’s the size you cut your square