Star Power – Quilt Therapy

Star Power: Union Star Quilt Block & Union Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on October 21, 2020 by TK HarrisonOctober 10, 2020

Union Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Dark Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
Dark Blue: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will be flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut SIX (6) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create TWELVE (12) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut SIX (6) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Blue 2 7/8″ squares, which will create TWELVE (12) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the Dark Blue 5 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block.)

Union Star Quilt Block Diagram

Union Star Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Union Star Quilt Blocks,” you will end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Union Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Dark Teal: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/4″ squares. (These will be paired with TWO (2) of the White 2 3/4″ squares to create half-square triangles.)
Dark Teal: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
Teal: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square.
Teal: Cut SIX (6) 2 3/4″ squares. (These will be paired with SIX (6) of the White 2 3/4″ squares to create half-square triangles.)
Teal: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 3/4″ squares. On the back side the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These will be paired with the Dark Teal 2 3/4″ and the Teal 2 3/4″ squares to create half-square triangles.)
White: Cut SIX (6) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles.

Union Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Union Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Union Star Variation Quilt Blocks,” you will end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Star Power: Lone Star Duet Quilt Block & Lone Star Duet Variation Quilt Block

Posted on October 14, 2020 by TK HarrisonOctober 8, 2020

Lone Star Duet Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Purple: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square. (This is the center of the star in the lower left-hand corner of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares, as needed for this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square. (This is the center of the star in the upper right-hand corner of this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corner’s of each of the TWO (2) stars as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 6 1/2″ squares. (These are the upper left-hand & lower right-hand corner’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the Purple 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the Gray 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares, as needed for this quilt block.)

Lone Star Duet Quilt Block Diagram

Lone Star Duet Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Lone Star Duet Quilt Blocks,” you will end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Lone Star Duet Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Blue: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square. (This is the center of the star in the upper left-hand corner of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares, as needed for this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square. (This is the center of the star in the lower right-hand corner of this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 6 1/2″ squares. (These are the upper right-hand & the lower left-hand corner’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Blue 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. On the back side the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Gray 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the Blue 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the Blue 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares, as needed for this quilt block.)

Lone Star Duet Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Lone Star Duet Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Lone Star Duet Variation Quilt Blocks,” you will end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Star Power Bonus! Twisted Star Quilt Block & Twisted Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on October 8, 2020 by TK HarrisonOctober 2, 2020

Twisted Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Yellow: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 7/8″ squares. (FOUR (4) of these are flanked by the results of the Yellow 3 1/4″ squares & the remaining FOUR (4) are flanked by the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares. As needed for this quilt block.)
Yellow: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/4″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut SIX (6) 2 7/8″ squares. (FOUR (4) of these will be the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block. The remaining TWO (2) are paired with the Yellow 2 7/8″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/4″ squares. On the back side the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Yellow 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 2 7/8″ x 7 3/4″ rectangle. (This will be the center of this quilt block.)

Twisted Star Quilt Block Diagram

Twisted Star Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Twisted Star Quilt Blocks,” you will end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Twisted Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Purple: Cut FIVE (5) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create a Nine-Patch, in the center of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are flanked by the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/4″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create a Nine-Patch, in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/4″ squares. On the back side the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Purple 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)

Twisted Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Twisted Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Twisted Star Variation Quilt Blocks,” you will end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Star Power: Chained Star Quilt Block & Chained Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on October 7, 2020 by TK HarrisonOctober 2, 2020

Chained Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Light Green: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares which will create TWO (2) Four-Patch’s. ONE (1) of these Four-Patch’s will be the upper left-hand corner of this quilt block. The remaining ONE (1) of them will be the lower right-hand corner of this quilt block.)
Light Green: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Medium Green 2 1/2″ squares, which will create ONE (1) Four-Patch, which will be the center of this quilt block.)
Medium Green: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares which will create TWO (2) Four-Patch’s. ONE (1) of these Four-Patch’s will be the upper right-hand corner of this quilt block. The remaining ONE (1) of them will be the lower left-hand corner of this quilt block.)
Medium Green: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Light Green 2 1/2″ squares, which will create ONE (1) Four-Patch, which will be the center of this quilt block.)
Dark Green: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Light Green 2 1/2″ squares which will create TWO (2) Four-Patch’s. ONE (1) of these Four-Patch’s will be the upper left-hand corner of this quilt block. The remaining ONE (1) of them will be the lower right-hand corner of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Medium Green 2 1/2″ squares which will create TWO (2) Four-Patch’s. ONE (1) of these Four-Patch’s will be the upper right-hand corner of this quilt block. The remaining ONE (1) of them will be the lower left-hand corner of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the Dark Green 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)

Chained Star Quilt Block Diagram

Chained Star Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Chained Star Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Chained Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Peach: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/2″ squares. (These will flank the results of the Orange 2 7/8″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Peach: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Orange 2 1/2″ squares, which will create ONE (1) Four-Patch & they’ll be the center of this quilt block.)
Orange: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Orange 2 1/2″ squares, which will create ONE (1) Four-Patch & they’ll be the center of this quilt block.)
Orange: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Rust: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Orange 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the Rust 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)

Chained Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Chained Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Chained Star Variation Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Star Power: Mosaic Star Quilt Block & Mosaic Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on September 30, 2020 by TK HarrisonSeptember 29, 2020

Mosaic Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Yellow: Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the Turquoise 3 7/8″ squares & with the results of the White 3 7/8″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Split Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)
Turquoise: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the Yellow
7 1/4″ square & with the results of the White 3 7/8″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Split Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)
Turquoise: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 3/4″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the Turquoise 3 7/8″ squares & with the results of the Yellow 7 1/4″ square. Which will create FOUR (4) Split Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 7/8″ squares.. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are flanked by the results of the Yellow 7 1/4″ square & by the results of the Turquoise 3 7/8″ squares, as needed for this quilt block.)

Mosaic Star Quilt Block Diagram

Mosaic Star Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Mosaic Star Quilt Blocks,” you will end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Mosaic Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Green: Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the Purple
3 7/8″ squares & with the results of the White 3 7/8″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Split Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the Green 7 1/4″ square & with the results of the White 3 7/8″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Split Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the White 3 1/2″ square, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square. (This will be flanked by the results of the Purple 4 1/4″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square. It’ll also be the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square (These are paired with the results of the Purple 3 7/8″ squares & the results of the Green 7 1/4″ square. Which will create FOUR (4) Split Quarter-Square Triangles as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 7/8″ squares.. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are flanked by the results of the Green 7 1/4″ square & by the results of the Purple 3 7/8″ squares, as needed for this quilt block.)

Mosaic Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Mosaic Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Mosaic Star Variation Quilt Blocks,” you will end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

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Category Archives: Star Power

Star Power: Union Star Quilt Block & Union Star Variation Quilt Block

Star Power: Lone Star Duet Quilt Block & Lone Star Duet Variation Quilt Block

Star Power Bonus! Twisted Star Quilt Block & Twisted Star Variation Quilt Block

Star Power: Chained Star Quilt Block & Chained Star Variation Quilt Block

Star Power: Mosaic Star Quilt Block & Mosaic Star Variation Quilt Block