How To Make.A Scrappy Star Quilt Block | EASY Ohio Star Tutorial!

[@SewtheDistance]

Here's a link to the blog: www.sewthedistance.com/blog/ohio-star-quilt-block-tutorial Here's a link to the pattern: www.sewthedistance.com/store/p/ohio-star-quilt-block-pattern

[@lindalee9177]

@@SewtheDistance I love your tutorials and sharing. I noticed you used 5.5 inches instead of charm size 5 inches.

[@sunneedaze57]

The pattern for $2.00 is a deal I took advantage of! Thank you for making it so affordable

[@christielou3371]

You just made the hourglass Blok so easy for me. Thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are very welcome! So glad you made it! Love this!

[@ambermyers4256]

I really loved this, especially the variation you showed at the end. That creative brain of yours is so wonderful! Thank you for all you do Kris ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so sweet! Thank you! And you are so very welcome! 😊

[@angelikamuller7755]

Amazing idea. Once the Ohio Star was my first project in a sewing class. I never made a quilt but several times pillowcases.

[@SewtheDistance]

Oh, I love that this was your first project! It is a great block! Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@jennystrahley927]

Thanks for a great Ohio tutorial! I pin the same way you do. 👍

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So glad you liked it and I am glad I am not the only one. 😀

[@stitchann]

Love this Kris, you should make a old block for us on a regular basis. Great content.

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! Thank you! I am thinking about it, for sure. It was fun to really dive into this one.

[@elizabethamis9376]

Excellent tuition! Thanks for sharing. ❤👍from Somerset UK

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So glad you like this! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@michellejaggard9657]

Oh what a fun block. Love all the changes you showed about it, That was something I didn't know! Thanks so much. You did a great Job

[@SewtheDistance]

I love that you love this! Thank you so much!

[@helenfinaldi8645]

Thank you Kris for refreshing me on this beautiful block that I’ve been away from for a while. You are the best teacher💞

[@SewtheDistance]

Awww! Thank you so much! So glad you love this!

[@janniehoffknecht5142]

🎉I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your talent

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so sweet! You are very welcome! Thank you so much for watching. I am so happy you enjoyed this!

[@juliekoone3569]

Love the different colors and size🥰🥰

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! I love using up scraps! ❤️

[@vickywestleigh7858]

Thank you for your work and talent that you share with us. Your always so cheerful with, love to hear you and your laugh . By the way , how is your shoulder doing? As a retired nurse I hope you take care of yourself….

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! Thank you! Thank you for asking about my shoulder, too. It is okay. It has been a long month with chiropractor visits, physical therapy, and my very first massage. Unfortunately, I think it is going to be a long process. I still really can't sew for very long at all. It has been rough. I am hoping February is a better month all around.

[@SuzanneStutzle]

I love star blocks. This Ohio Star block looks really easy and fun to do. I really like that bloc loc template. My poor left handed brain gets bamboozled sometimes when trying to square up blocks. I don't know what that's all about!! Really enjoyed this Kris. See you next video.

[@ccreel64]

All that means is trimming your blocks to the size you need. Do yourself a favor and try trimming your blocks with them set on point on your mat, put the point up instead of laying it down with the block top and bottom horizontal to you. I’m a lefty too and this helps me trim more easily.HTH❤

[@SuzanneStutzle]

@@ccreel64 thanks, I'll give it a go. I find my rulers are confusing for me. Some have a half inch one side and a quarter on the other or some such configuration and I have to be very careful and be thinking straight before I cut anything!!!

[@ccreel64]

@@SuzanneStutzle I understand that 100%. We lefties have to figure out ways that can work for us. I hope trimming on point works as well for you as it does for me. Another tip for you is to recall in general that you’re trimming blocks using the half inch line and your 45° line to square blocks unless it’s a flying geese block. Those you’ll use a 1/4” seam allowance at the point. Happy quilting!🤗

[@SuzanneStutzle]

@ Oh. OK. I'll remember this. I never know which way to put the ruler. Use the half inch side. Wonderful. Quarter inch side for flying geese. Thanks. I always get there in the end but sometimes how.. I don't know. haha. I am sewing drunkards path blocks at the moment and will have to trim them up. Now I can stop muddling around and do what you have suggested. I feel much better about it already. haha

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

That is a really cute block

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! It is a fun one!

[@debmetheral6596]

You are such a good teacher not making it a big deal if it isn’t exact which makes us feel normal about little oops. From Ontario Canada .

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️ Quilting shouldn't be stressful.

[@terrigunning5745]

Love this square

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! It's a good one.

[@helenhershtjader5759]

Great tutorial- thanks Kris!

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! So happy you love it!

[@janetfitzgerald984]

You look good ☺️

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you!! 😊

[@ccreel64]

Great block tutorial! ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@karenbirckhead3101]

Thank you so much! I needed a refresher on how to make an hourglass block! Love your clear instruction!❤

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad you like this and it is helpful!

[@wandawalker4191]

Great tutorial Kris! Thank you! I've always loved that block. I'd like to try switching the background and print fabrics just for fun.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are very welcome! I think flipping the fabrics is a great way to play around with the design.

[@carlaatkins2619]

Thanks, Kristen. You are so cheerful and easy to follow. ❤🎉❤

[@SewtheDistance]

You are very welcome! Thank you so much! I love that you love this! ❤️

[@brontebenoit6181]

Excellent video. The Ohio Star is one of my favorite blocks. Thanks for sharing. 🤩🤩🤩

[@SewtheDistance]

So glad you enjoyed it! Love this one, too! So many options!

[@fransak2723]

Once again, a very thorough and thoroughly enjoyable tutorial. Thank you ma’am!😊❤

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So happy to hear that! ❤️ It is my pleasure!

[@anncastle4856]

Love your show🇨🇦

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you so much! Love to you and to Canada! ❤️🇨🇦❤️

[@gquilter36]

Kris, you are a very good teacher. Thank you for showing us this method, I look forward to using it, so much easier used the first time I made the Ohio Star about 30 years ago, lol. Quilting has gotten so much easier. Love your vintage quilts series and hope you always find time to share your finds with us. Thank you for showing us the variations. You inspire me Kris and I looked forward to watching everything you share.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you SO much for your kind words! ❤️

[@talithaleveque4312]

Very nice😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you!

[@261COLLINS]

Beautiful!! Great tutorial!!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! 😊

[@maryl9601]

Thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

You’re very welcome! Happy Quilting!

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Thank you for this video. The Ohio Star is a beautiful block.

[@SewtheDistance]

You’re very welcome! Happy Quilting!

[@TwilaBaize]

Great tutorial

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! ❤️

[@TashaQuilts]

Ive never made an hourglass block but they look straight forward. Adding to my to do list 😂

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! It's fun!

[@gailg129]

Love this block and the variation you showed! Bought the pattern. It a very minimal charge. Thanks!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy you like this and bought the pattern! I was on the fence about putting the pattern up, but people seem to love it. I didn't want to make it TOO expensive, but I did spend so much time writing it. I am thrilled you got it! Thank you so much. It helps support my videos and work.

[@virginiaminer4574]

Great tutorial!

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you!

[@dianehuntley2493]

I love star blocks😊

[@SewtheDistance]

Me too! This was so much fun!

[@oliviaruiz242]

Beautiful ❤block!!!! I might do it. I have so many projects, there other videos that you have that I want to do it, thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! I am thrilled you are enjoying my videos! ❤️

[@lorihamby60]

Love the Ohio Star and the many variations it can be made in. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@SewtheDistance]

It's such a versatile block, isn't it? So glad you liked this!

[@ellenpearce6885]

Clever way to make the hour glass block. I don't like making them from small pieces. Makes me view this star in a positive way. Thank you!

[@SewtheDistance]

You’re very welcome!

[@desleybartlett322]

Great block. Can't wait to make a scrappy version. Desley🇦🇺

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So glad you are going make this, Desley!

[@michaelbergstrom2721]

Luv this

[@SewtheDistance]

YAY! So happy to hear that!

[@stephanieb.457]

I always learn so much from your videos! This would also be perfect if you have the Accuquilt Qubes!

[@SewtheDistance]

I am so glad you are finding them helpful! The Accuquilt Qubes are so fun, aren't they? I love mine, too!

[@dwayneemberson]

Great tutorial, I really like how you explained how to make it scrappy. I really appreciate watching tutorials where you use scraps to make a traditional block pattern.

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! So glad you like this! ❤️

[@juliesimmonds7445]

Love star blocks! Can’t wait to see the finished top! :)

[@SewtheDistance]

😀 You and me both! 😀

[@LauraSup]

Kris, your videos are always inspiring! I have done this block but appreciate all the examples you shared with us of different options! I love them! I’ve binged watched many of them! I especially love your Lessons From an Old Quilt series because I have a collections of old quilts myself! BTW, I’m so enjoying your Blog! Thank you for sharing!

[@SewtheDistance]

Wow! Thank you SO much for all of your kind words and support! You are so sweet!

[@kendranewton9071]

Love the Halloween block, spooktacular!😊

[@SewtheDistance]

I think that is my favorite one, too! 👻

[@kaymcdonald3969]

A versatile block for sure!

[@SewtheDistance]

YES! Love this one!

[@carlaboone4505]

I really like these types of videos. Excellent instructions. Thank you.

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! More like this to come. ❤️

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thanks for showing the three color version.

[@SewtheDistance]

You’re welcome! So glad you found it helpful!

[@peggersf9709]

👋🏻👋🏻 Great instructions. Thanks for all the samples. Thinking this could be a good stash buster. 😊

[@SewtheDistance]

You are so welcome! It is perfect as a stash buster for sure! So glad you like this!

[@JoAnneBedell]

Love this block. Can’t wait to try it. Thanks ❤

[@SewtheDistance]

You are very welcome!

[@sewbeitquilts]

Fabulous tutorial and really love the Halloween one too!

[@SewtheDistance]

I'm so happy to hear you liked it! Happy Quilting!

[@ginhenry-1214]

Being I live in Ohio what's not to love about this block? Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@SewtheDistance]

Right!? ❤️ So glad you love this! I have a lot of relatives in Ohio. It is a great state!

[@debbiecroal4534]

Thank you, this is one of my favorite blocks. Also thanks for sharing how to add the accent fabric.

[@SewtheDistance]

You're welcome! I love adding that accent fabric too!

[@Cheryl6of8]

Appreciate the info on hour glass blocks which I have been wanting to learn. May or may not try the star block but have definite plans for the hourglass

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So happy it is helpful! ❤️

[@joanneferguson3784]

You are so fun to watch..was thinking of doing something more simple and this with your encouragement is perfect..thanks..

[@SewtheDistance]

So glad it was helpful! Happy Quilting!

[@AntisocialAuntie]

Thank you for shoeing the different versions, and the holiday ones. They look fun!

[@SewtheDistance]

I am so glad you liked them! They are fun to make!

[@joanbarker6581]

Love it, looks so easy thanks!!!

[@SewtheDistance]

My pleasure! So glad you like it!

[@jeane.2722]

thx

[@SewtheDistance]

You’re welcome! Happy Quilting!

[@karena.2416]

❤❤❤

[@kathleenstorer691]

Alternately your could use your AccuQuilt to cut your fabric! Such a pretty block. Is there a Pennsylvania star?

[@SewtheDistance]

So true! Great point! There is! I should feature that sometime.

[@nancylaventure1403]

On the subject of block loc rulers, does it have to be the exact size of your block or can it be larger? I know that they are pricey Great lesson here! I’ve never made many of these. Look so easy!

[@SewtheDistance]

Yay! So glad you like this! It is a fun project! They are pricey! You can buy the largest size and then use it for any size block. You just trim two sides and slide it down to the size you want and trim the other two sides. You can also flip it like I show with the square. I hope this helps!

[@delwyngraham4033]

😊

[@SewtheDistance]

❤️

[@melindathomas2709]

Very pretty! What is the finished block size?

[@SewtheDistance]

Thank you! For this one, it is 12.5" unfinished (before it is in a quilt) and 12" finished (after it is in a quilt). The 9-patch components are all 4.5" (4.5" x 3 across = 13.5 minus 1" for (4) sets of 1/4" seam allowances = 12.5". The same math applies for the three rows down. If you want to make it smaller or bigger, just change the size of the units. I hope this helps!

[@lindalee9177]

Can you use charm squares that are 5 inch…

[@SewtheDistance]

Yes, absolutely! Your block will just be smaller. Here are the supplies you will need: Print or focus fabric: (2) 5" squares and (1) 4" square; Background: (2) 5" squares and (4) 4" squares. The block will be 10.5". I hope this helps!

[@tchr1106]

[@SewtheDistance]

Hello!