Quilting Blocks: Variable Star Quilt Block Tutorial (using half-square triangles)

[@jkhegarty857]

I LIKE YOUR CHALK MARKER!! Fantastic! Must find this. More useful than the water soluble markers.

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

The one I have is a refillable, chalk marking wheel. I purchased it at my local quilting store, but here is a link to a similar one on Amazon kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqrNiqedptFmrJI

[@newbeequilter]

You do a very nice job of explaining how to do things. Efficient editing so we don't have to watch you sew the seams, and then providing additional instructions on your website - just encourages me to watch more of your videos. Thanks!

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

+newbeequilter Thanks for the lovely comment. We want our videos to be short and snappy whilst still ensuring that all the relevant information is included. So it's good to get feedback that we are on the right track.

[@Me34912]

i really like this block, im planning on using a fussy cut xmas print in center, so excited, thanks Alanda🌟

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

Excellent. The centre square is ideal for a fussy cut pattern. Would love to see the finished block when you have completed it. Here is a link to our submit your project page. www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/

[@Marla.22]

what is a "fussy cut" ?

[@alwaysteatime489]

Another GREAT block Thanks

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

+Maureen Sommerfeld Thank you Maureen. I think this one would make an awesome quilt. :)

[@sharonc1282]

Very good tutorial and very nice block!

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

Thank you Sharon. I like this block, it also looks good in just a two contrasting colours.

[@nataliepaterra5955]

Hello! I'm wondering if you can help me with the math to calculate the size of hst and corner blocks for a 6 3/4" center square. Your help is greatly appreciated!

[@angelawomack2340]

How would you do this pattern with a 6 1/2 center block?

[@gaurigirme1000]

nice tutorial

[@nortonhounds]

I'm working with 6 1/2" center blocks, could you tell me what the outer pieces should be in size

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

I love the sound of what you are doing with this block Donna, and I hope those measurements we sent through worked for you. We would love to see your quilt when it's finished. If you would like to share some photos with us when its done, here is a link to our Readers Project page. www.alandacraft.com/submit-your-project/

[@nortonhounds]

Quilting Blocks & Patterns I've got a block made and am working on the rest of them now that I know it worked great!! Thank you

[@nortonhounds]

Quilting Blocks & Patterns I just submitted the first block made from the measurements you sent me ☺️☺️ thank you again and I'll be using this pattern for other projects as well as trying others that you have tutorials on, this is my very first memory quilt that I am making so it's a little scary but exciting all at the same time.

[@judystaley7039]

Can you help me? I go to sew my top blocks onto the 5 1/2 middle square the seams are not lining up? Do you know why?

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

Here is a link to the written tutorial with photos www.alandacraft.com/2016/03/31/quilt-block-variable-star-quilt-block/, Hopefully this may help you to see where things may have gone awry.

[@shadowmom]

Hi, could you do a tutorial on the snail trail block and how to adjust to different size blocks please. No good tutorials out there really x

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

+Sue Spiers We like the look of that one Sue and so we are looking into it.

[@shadowmom]

That's great, thank you x

[@debmckasson1953]

I have 10" layer cake. How would I make this block?

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

Sorry Deb, I wish I could help but we just don't have the time to work out individual block sizes. It all comes down to what size you want your finished block to be and if you are looking to use the 10" squares as the centre block, you would need to calculate the other block sizes accordingly.

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

I found a couple of sites that may be able to help you Deb here are the links www.thespruce.com/change-the-size-of-quilt-block-2821951 and myquiltgenie.blogspot.com.au

[@debmckasson1953]

Thanks very much.

[@debmetheral6596]

What size is the finished block?

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

The finished size measures 10". The written instructions are on the website www.alandacraft.com/2016/03/31/quilt-block-variable-star-quilt-block/

[@debmetheral6596]

Quilting Blocks & Patterns I luv this block and I will make it but I’m trying to find a 12 1/2 finished block.

[@marieberry6286]

have the pattern piece but I don't understand how to put it together it was put together previously by somebody else and she gave me the pattern to make more to make me a quilt I also have pictures if you need to see them

[@QuiltingBlocksnPatterns]

We have the written instructions with photos on the website Marie. They may help you with constructing the star. Here is the link www.alandacraft.com/2016/03/31/quilt-block-variable-star-quilt-block/