Autumn Star Quilt Block - FREE Download

Designed for the beautiful colours of autumn, the Autumn Star quilt block is stunning. I created my sample using batik and hand-dyed fabrics. This block would be nice in any fabric, but I really like it with batiks.

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Autumn Star Quilt Block by Monica Curry

Autumn Star quilt idea

Blue Frost Quilt Block Pattern

The cold Canadian winters can be trying, but they can also beautiful. When conditions are right, ice crystals form on the tree branches (called hoar frost) and it's a sight to see; it's truly magical. And in the sunlight, the snow takes on a gorgeous blue cast.

My favourite thing about this block is that it's Jelly Roll friendly. The strips required are 2-1/2 inches wide. So, if you have any Jelly Roll scraps hanging around, this could be the block for you. It's quick to make and a great project for quilters new to foundation paper piecing.

Blue Frost Quilt Block

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Make Perfect Pinwheels Every Time!

I love the pinwheel block. It’s a timeless classic that can easily be incorporated into traditional as well as modern quilt designs, but piecing all those little triangles is a pain. Below is a quick method for making any size Pinwheel block you need.

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FORMULA FOR QUICK PINWHEELS

Note: The finished block size is the size of the block after the quilt is finished.

1. Determine the finished block size, e.g. 6 inches
2. Divide the finished block size by 1.41. (6 ÷ 1.41 = 4.25)
3. Add this result to 0.875 (4.25 + 0.875 = 5.13)
4. Round up the above result to the nearest 0.125 inches. (5.13 + 0.125 = 5.25")
5. The parent size squares will be 5.25"
6. Square up your block to the correct unfinished size (finished size plus 1/2")

CUTTING + ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS