Star Quilt Block

Level: Advanced

Most of the traditional star quilt block patterns below come from Marcia Hohn's website. When clicking on each block you will be directed to her pattern on her site. They all have their challenges of which the most common ones are:

• There can be a combination of techniques needed within each block such as regular piecing, paper piecing and regular template piecing.
• They all need very precise cutting and piecing.
• You need to pay close attention to the diagrams and written instructions.
• Some of the blocks have lots of small pieces so just take it slow and you'll see they can be done.
• A couple like Lemon Star involve a few set in seams. You need to follow the directions carefully, and then it's do-able.

Some of the star patterns are assembled using the paper piecing method. Go to paper piecing instructions and here you will be taken through a paper piecing tutorial. It will take you through this technique whether you are new to paper piecing or would just like to refresh your skills.

I have grouped the blocks according to their finished size.

6" to 10" Star Patterns

12" Star Patterns

14"+ Star Patterns

If you are wanting to reduce or enlarge any block you can do this by using a photocopier. Go to new block size chart and scroll down to the New Block Size chart. I have given instructions below the chart for its use.

Following is some historical information about some of the star quilt block designs displayed above.

Triangle Star: The Triangle Star is a circa 1920 block, and is also called "Star Diamond".

54 40' or Fight: This was the 1844 campaign slogan of James Polk, and referred to the join control of the border at 54 40' ( by the United States and British Canada) You can read more about it here: