Lemoyne star quilt block patterns

The Lemoyne star is an eight-pointed star with inset seams that forms the basis for many great stars. Lone Stars, Star of Bethlehem, and so...

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I could have also called this post, "how I hacked a block made by Jennie Doan", but that might not have sounded as exciting:) I foll...

LeMoyne Star Quilt Block Free Sewing Pattern & Tutorial

Block Builders Workshop: LeMoyne Star Block With the LeMoyne Star Quilt Block pattern plus our free video lesson, you'll learn how to piece this classic block, including the traditional diamond shapes, with NO set-in seams!

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Make this 10″ LeMoyne Star block using half square triangles.

Tuesday I attended my first meeting with a local quilt group called Boulder City Cut-Ups. This was actually the first time I have ever packed up my machine (purchased in about 92) to sew outside my home. I felt very welcomed, and although it was well attended, plenty of space was made for me. We were instructed to bring some red, white, and blue fabrics for this month's project. Mary Lou demonstrated for us a technique for the LeMoyne Star with no inset seams. Gotta Love it! Food for thought…

Try my easy method for making a LeMoyne Star quilt block. I use half-star triangles instead of piecing y-seams. Rulers available on Amazon (If you purchase f...

LeMoyne star quilt block is a traditional block that involved difficult y-seams. This modern variation makes it easy to piece.