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 ! The Four most popular quilt block patterns
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 quilt block is one of 53 in my book.
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 !
Don’t let this quilt block overwhelm you,
I have taken the quilt block and broke it down into units and you will have no problem sewing and doing this quilt block . This is a larger quilt block fourteen inches by fourteen inches
My First Quilt Story and a Free Quilt Block Pattern
My great – great grandmother was a master quilter, and that one quilt lives on today with me. I, too, decided to try my hand at quilting, and boy did I learn some hilarious lessons along the way.
Make this quilt block pattern link below
I signed up for a quilting class because I loved quilts and had attended some estate auctions in Burlington, Iowa and I couldn’t afford any.(1980’s) I had sewn my own clothes for years and I am pretty good with directions.
My First Quilt
Now, I’m not one to toot my own horn, but I’m pretty crafty. I’ve tackled painting, crochet, and embroidery with relative ease. Always purchasing the worse house in the best area.
Quilting, however, was a whole different ballgame. I mean, how hard could it be to sew a bunch of squares together? Very, it turns out. I spent hours measuring, marking(in the days before a cutter and mat), cutting, and sewing, only to discover that my seams were wonky, my corners uneven, and my quilt resembled something a drunk toddler might produce. After multiple seam rips and profanity-laden outbursts, I finally managed to sew together a passable quilt top. Or I thought.
Frist thing learned, choose Your Fabric Carefully. If there’s one thing I learned from my quilt making experiment, it’s that not all fabric is created equal. I have made the mistake of using cheap, flimsy cotton on a quilt, and boy did I regret it. The fabric pulled, puckered, and frayed at the slightest touch. Lesson learned: always invest in high-quality 100% cotton and my rule is purchase at the price you can afford. Your future self will thank you. I started my quilt with a clear vision of what I wanted it to look like: it was a class we all came with square cut and share. Yes, I took a class with VERY seasoned quilters and they were terrible in their not welcoming someone new. But I had paid the fee, it was a national teacher, I was young and dumb, I had a babysitter for the day and was determined to learn to quilt. And…it was pretty good, if I do say so. Well…I thought, I am not giving up and attended 3 weeks later a quilt guild meeting. Not knowing that corner should be square, my were curved, I hand quilted with huge stitches and laughed at, because my binding was quilted down. See my Quilt Here I was crushed, but I made a quilt, my quilt may not have been a work of art, but it was cozy and functional, and that was enough. And, I still use it to this day. I think of those days, not with found memories but with look what I do now !
Despite my initial struggles, I found myself drawn to quilting like a moth to a flame. There was something therapeutic about the rhythmic, repetitive motions of cutting, sewing, and pressing. I find myself lost in a sea of colors and patterns, my worries and stress melting away.
Whenever I wrap myself up in one of my handmade quilts, I’m reminded the time, the cutting the sewing the pieces of fabric to create something beautiful
So, if you’re feeling like a quilt, get one of my pattern books, grab some fabric, thread, and a sense of humor, and join me in the wacky, wonderful world of quilting. Who knows what hilarious lessons you’ll learn along the way! I love things with a beginning, middle and end.
This month’s quilt block pattern is about moving the outside quilt blocks around the center. Color placement is fun and don’t over think it, have fun with it. Finished quilt block is 12″ x 12″ and you can get all 2023 Quilt Blocks here on my site
Center Block
Cut 18 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½” Piece as shown for the center
Cut 2 Blue – 1 ½” x 8 ½” Sew to the left and right side
Cut 2 Blue – 1 ½” x 6 ½” Sew to the top and bottom Sew as shown
Cut 32 Assorted Colors – 1 ½” x 2 ½” Sew 2 together long side, to form 16 blocks,
Cut 4 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as shown – top and bottom Sew as shown – left and right
Time to Sew a Quilt Block, Pattern is here for YOU
I hope you are enjoying my monthly quilt blocks. September’s Quilt Block Pattern is a fun turn on a log cabin with lots of pieces. Break the quilt pattern down as shown and you will have no problem sewing it together. Finished quilt block is twelve inches by twelve inches.
Center Block
Cut 18 Assorted Colors – 1 ½ x 2 ½”
Piece as shown for the center
Cut 14 Tan – 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew as shown
3 to left and right
4 to top and bottom
Cut 20 Assorted Colors 1 ½” x 2 ½”
Cut 10 White – 2 ½” x 2 ½”
Sew on top and bottom
Sew into rows and shown.
Sew on left and right side
July’s Quilt Block Pattern has a finished size of twelve inches by twelve inches. Links to all 2023 Quilt block patterns are below.
Here are the links for my:
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Cut 20 Assorted Colors – 1 ½” x 2 ½” Cut 16 White – 1 ½” x 2 ½” Make 4 units as shown
Sew 2, sew one on left and one on right
Cut 4 Pink – 3 ½” x 3 ½” Sew to the unit as shown
Sew to the top and bottom of the block
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This little quilt block has taken on a life of it’s own. It’s my number one on all social media spots. Probably the quilt blocks name. Bonnie Scotsman quilt block.
I want to show you how it can look together in a few different ways. Finished quilt block is four by four inches, all straight line piecing.
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Can you see how not changing much of the quilt block, just adding triangles changes this quilt block.
Cut 1 Blue 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Cut 1 Red 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Make Triangles
Cut 2 Gray 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Cut 2 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Make Triangles
Cut 2 Blue 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Cut 2 White 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” Make Triangles
Cut 2 White 2 1/2” x 2 1/2”
Cut 8 Green 1 1/2” x 1 12”
Cut 8 Red 1 1/2” x 1 1/2”
Sew as Shown
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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 
Cut 2 Blue – 1 ½” x 8 ½”
