Friendship quilt block

Classic Quilt Blocks have been sewn for centuries, are easy to recognise and are every quilters favorite. Let's celebrate these gorgeous blocks and add them to our quilting projects! The Friendship Star block is such a fun block to play with, whether you adapt the colour values, the layouts or the block design. There are so many variations of this block and you'll notice that some of them are referred to by different names, such as the Ribbon Star block or Water Wheel block etc. Today I'm…

Make use of small scraps with this friendship star quilt block tutorial, directions given for a variety of sizes of star blocks.

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Friendship Star Quilt Block Tutorial

Use these free instructions to stitch a variation of the Friendship Star quilt block pattern, a classic patchwork design featuring corner triangles.

Just like a good friendship, the Friendship quilt pattern will last a long time -- both in looks and quality. Download the free quilt pattern and find helpful instructions in this article.

See how to make a large quilt block using several overlapping Friendship Star quilt blocks.

See how to make a large quilt block using several overlapping Friendship Star quilt blocks.

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The Friendship Star Quilt block is a great place to start when learning to quilt. It's really only a simple nine patch block with a few half square.

Today I would like to show you a bunch of variations you can make with the Friendship Star quilt block and other blocks made using just Half Square Triangle units and squares. All of these blocks are easy to put together so they are good beginner blocks. Let's get started!

Just like a good friendship, the Friendship quilt pattern will last a long time -- both in looks and quality. Download the free quilt pattern and find helpful instructions in this article.

Use your favourite scraps to make this fun quilt block featuring friendship stars.

Friendship Stars Block Tutorial – Fast & Fresh Friendship Stars. Its a lovely name for a block and I’m sure you can think of many applications for this one. If you want star blocks quickly, then maybe this is for you! In this tutorial, I will show you a quick method for putting these stars … Continue reading Friendship Stars Block Tutorial – Fast & Fresh →

Double Friendship Star Tutorial – Kimberly Einmo

I posted about this quilt for the first time on my blog back in February 2012. It was started way before that, back in 2009. It has taken me a long time to make, but I am so thrilled with the end result and happier still to be sharing it with you!! I found this pattern in Quilt Sampler from fall/winter 2008 and I fell in love with it. I had a big bundle of fat quarters I had gotten from my mom when she was my secret sister a few years before. They were perfect for this quilt. I simply added…

Fettered Friendship Stars Quilt Pattern This delightful quilt is made of two blocks. The blocks are then alternated with each other so the Stars will be fettered or chained together. It is definitely a terrific quilt for using scraps. You could use any kind you like. In this instance, I have used a variety of … Continue reading Fettered Friendship Stars Quilt Pattern →

Update 10/12/18: The directions for this block have been removed as they are now available for purchase as part of our Twinkle pattern, avai...

Welcome back to the Crossroads Quilt-along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop in benefit of March of Dimes! The third block pattern is now available on the Fat Quarter Shop blog, and it's the Friendship block. You can download the pattern here. I loved this block - it's really great at showcasing your chosen fabric. In fact I would like a quilt made entirely of this block, showcasing each print in a fabric collection! I thought it may be hard to piece with so many points and flying geese, but if you…

Looking for an easy star quilt pattern? Try this modified double friendship star quilt block! Learn the instructions here.