Friendship Star Quilt Block to Make

Six Inch Quilt Block Pattern

A classic quilt block pattern, Friendship Star and always one of the first you learn to make, squares and triangles.
Quilt block is a finished size of six inches by six inches.  I make my triangles using this method, many ways to do them.
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free friendship star quilt block

Friendship Star –  6 inch by 6 inch finished quilt block

Cut 4  – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 2 Colored – 2 7/8”’ x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”

Make Triangles

Sew as shown

friendship star quilt block pattern

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Triangle Quilt Block Pattern

Shoofly Quilt Pattern to Make

This quilt blocks Official name is Shoofly, it has MANY names, but I like Shoofly – it’s a triangle and square quilt block, making a 6 inch by 6 inch finished quilt block. I just used a charm pack to make my quilt block set. See The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Shop
free quilt pattern block
How to make quilt triangles
Cut 4 White  – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 1 Center – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

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

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How I make my Triangle Quilt Blocks

How to Quilt

I have been sewing  triangle quilt block for share with you.

For me making a quilt block starts with squares and triangles and this is the way I learned to do they SO many years ago. Of course there are new methods, do and use what you like, you do YOU!
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How to make Triangles
Take the finished size, add 7/8″ to it and that’s the size you cut your square

triangle quilt block pattern

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

how to make a triangle in quiltingClip off the end triangles

how to make a triangle quilt block square

Make a quilt triangle

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Fun Star Quilt Block Pattern to Make

Free Quilt Pattern Block

I’m breaking quilt blocks down. May look hard, but give it a chance, you can do it. 

Mother’s Fancy Star Quilt Block this is what I call this block, it has LOTS of names. It’s Finished Size is 14″ x 14″

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tutorial on how to make a star quilt pattern
free star quilt patternCut 1 White – 4 ½” x 4 ½”
Cut 4 White – 4 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 12 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 20 Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 16 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 Green – 1 ½” x 8 ½”
 
Cut 8 White – 1 ½” x 8 ½”
 Breaking the Piecing down
 
How to piece a star quilt pattern
Cut 4 White – 4 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 8 Green – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as shown – 4 times
 
Cut 1 White – 4 ½” x 4 ½”
Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew rows together as shown
How to piece a star quilt patternfree star quilt patternCenter Star
Cut 2 Green – 1 ½” x 8 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 8 ½”
Sew as shown and add to the star sides
How to piece a star quilt pattern
How to piece a star quilt pattern 
 9- patch corners
Cut 20 Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 16 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
(I changed my color to red, see block)
Sew together as shown – 4 times
 
How to piece a star quilt pattern
Cut 2 Green – 1 ½” x 8 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 8 ½”
 
Sew as shown add 9-patch on the outside – 2 rows
Sew rows into quilt block
 
How to piece a star quilt pattern
Finished Block
How to piece a star quilt pattern
Change the colors around and have fun with this block
 
star quilt pattern blockExample 1
star quilt pattern block
Example 2
 
tutorial on how to make a star quilt pattern

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It’s a Presidential Chair Quilt Pattern for YOU to Make

Quilt Pattern Time

Presidential Chair” a free quilt pattern block you to make today. This is a fun quilt pattern, it’s straight line and a large block when completed, it’s from
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Finished Quilt Block Size 18” x 18”
Presidential Chair Quilt Pattern Block
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Cut 8 Blue2 ½”x 2 ½”
Cut 12 Lt. Blue2 ½”x 2 ½”
Cut 21 White 2 ½”x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Blue2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 8 Lt. Blue2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 8 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 4 Red2 ½” x 8 ½”

 

Presidential Chair Quilt Pattern Block

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Let’s Sew a Quilt Block – Doing Wednesday

Make an Eight by Eight Inch Quilt Block

A free quilt pattern for you and I’m doing it a bit different, sharing the pattern as usual, but then  I will walk you through the piecing of the quilt pattern.
I break the quilt block down showing you how a quilt pattern which may look difficult is done. If you don’t need help piecing a block, just get started ! ! How to make quilt triangles
“Duck’s Foot in Mud” The quilt block name is cute too. Finished quilt block is 8″ x 8″ 

quilt block patter to make
Cutting for entire block
Cut 1 Lt. Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 1 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 1 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 1 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

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Cut 8 Assorted Colors – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 8 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 2 Lt. Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 3 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Breaking the Quilt Pattern DOWN
Cutting for the entire block is above

this cutting is just for this unit
simple quilt pattern tutorial
For the corner
Make 4 of this unit
Make your triangles – How to link
Cut 1 Lt. Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 1 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 1 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 1 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 8 Assorted Colors – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Cut 8 White – 1 7/8” x 1 7/8”
Make Triangles
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Lay your pieces out and sew together each set as shown,
Sew those units into the block.
simple quilt pattern tutorial
simple quilt pattern to make
Cut 2 White – 2 ½” x 3 ½”
Do this 2 times
simple quilt pattern block
Cut 2 Lt. Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 2 Green – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 3 ½”
simple quilt pattern tutorial
Sew rows into block
simple quilt pattern tutorial
Simple triangle quilt block pattern

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Doing a Star Quilt Block Pattern

Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern

Blue is kind of my color right now. I change all the time but I  think blue and white has a traditional feel, then using modern fabrics a bit of a new look. This quilt block you will use four-patch blocks and triangles

Finished quilt block will be eight inches by eight inches.

Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern from The Quilt Ladies

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Cut 4 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 1 Blue – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 1 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½” Sew to the Top
Cut 1 White – 1 ½” x 3 ½” Sew to the Right Side
Cut 1 White – 1 ½” x 3 ½” Sew to the Bottom
Cut 1 White – 1 ½”x 4 ½” Sew to the Left Side

Sew as shown for center

Cut 4 Blue – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Cut 4 Blue – 1 ½” x 2 ½”

Blue and White Quilt Pattern Block Blue and White Quilt Pattern Block

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Doing it Wednesday a Blue and White Quilt Block to Make

Traditional Quilt Block Pattern

This is one of those quilt blocks that just says…Wonderful. it’s all triangles
And it’s doable with scraps or as shown, colors placed. The finished quilt block is eight inches by eight inches. I machine pieced and do the quilt pattern in units and rows as shown below. 

Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make from The Quilt Ladies

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Cut 4 Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Cut 4 Lt. Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Sew as shown

Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make from The Quilt Ladies Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make from The Quilt Ladies Blue and White Quilt Block Pattern to Make from The Quilt Ladies

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Holly Jolly Star Holiday Quilt Block Pattern

Red, Green and Blue Quilt Block Pattern

Today is the last Star Holiday Quilt Block and it’s been a ride.
If you follow me you may have noticed, I have pulled back a bit on social media. Husband had a total knee replacement early in December and things have had to move to the side a bit.
I have loved doing these quilt blocks for you.

They are all here for you, is you missed any.
So…today is day twelve.
Finished quilt block size is eight inches by eight inches.
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Star Holiday Quilt Block Series Day Twelve

Star Holiday Quilt Block Pattern in Red

Red quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 1 Red – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Lite Green – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Bright Red – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Make center block

Cut 4 Red  – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Points

Cut 4 Bright Red – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Dark Green – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as Shown

Star Holiday Quilt Block Green quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 1 White  – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Lite Green – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Make center block

Cut 4 Green  – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Points

Cut 4 White  – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Dark Green – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as Shown

Star Holiday Quilt Block in Blue

Blue quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 1 Dark Blue  – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Lite Blue – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 White – 1 ½” x 1 ½”
Make center block

Cut 4 Dark Blue  – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Points

Cut 4 Lite Blue   – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 4 Med. Blue – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Make Corners
Sew as Shown

How to make triangles

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Do you Hear the Star Holiday Quilt Block?

Free Star Pattern Block

It’s take a breath day and I love this day. Family, friends, leftovers and no place to do. Please take a bit for yourself and here is a quilt block if you need something just for you !  Today is Quilt Block Eleven. Missed any of the quilt blocks they are all HERE for you. Notice that the Blue quilt block is pieced just a bit different.

Star Holiday Quilt Block PatternHow all the triangles are made in this quilt series.

Finished quilt block is eight inches by eight inches. 
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Star Holiday Quilt Block Pattern in RedRed quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 2 Bright Red – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Center

Cut 4 Red – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Points

Cut 2 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 2 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Points
Sew as shown

Star Holiday Quilt Block Pattern in GreenGreen quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Center

Cut 4 Dark Green – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Points
Sew as shown

Star Holiday Quilt Block Pattern in Blue

Blue quilt block  cutting for ONE quilt block

Cut 4 Lite Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White  – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Center

Cut 4 Dark Blue – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Cut 4 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangle Points

Sew as shownbeth ann of bethanndoing.com

Meet Beth Ann:
I’m a Quilter and an Author who decided to self-publish my quilt books and quilt patterns, SEE MY BOOKS on Amazon and See everything eBooks and Quilt Patterns.

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