Friendship Star quilt block by Jean Boyd July 30, 2015 written by Jean Boyd July 30, 2015 2.3K Yesterday, we explored 4 ways to use the leftover half-square triangles, and as I mentioned, there are many other combinations. This Friendship Star quilt block is my favorite, so I decided to make a large block using several overlapping Friendship Stars quilt blocks and called the quilt the Friendship Star wreath quilt. Friendship Star Block In addition to the half-square triangles, you’ll needed to cut the following from background fabric: 1 – 8″ square 16 – 3″ squares 4 – 3″ x 10½” strips 4 – 3″ x 5½” strips First, sew the half-square triangles, 3″ strips, 3″ squares and the 8″ square together in rows as in the picture. Friendship Star Wreath Block Then sew the rows together to complete Friendship Star wreath quilt. Friendship Star Wreath Block The beauty of the Friendship Star wreath quilt, is that it isn’t difficult when using the friendship star quilt block which is originally made up of half-square triangles. Join me tomorrow as we explore 2 other variations of this design. Print this page or save as a PDF flying geeseflying geese half square trianglesfriendship start quilt blockhalf square trianglesquilt blockstable runnertable topperwall quilt FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Jean Boyd Jean has been designing and publishing patterns since 1997. For the past several years she has been designing patterns for new fabric collections by Northcott Fabrics. Her work has been published in several magazines in both Canada and the United States. Jean holds a Fiber Arts Certificate in quilting and has taught extensively throughout Canada, including six national Quilt Canada conferences. She was named "Canadian Teacher of the Year" in 2003 by the Canadian Quilters Association and has won numerous awards for her quilts. previous post 4 ways to use leftover half-square triangles next post A variation of the Friendship Star quilt block YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... Stitch regulation on the PFAFF powerquilter 1600 Don’t miss it! Courtepointe Québec celebrates its quilting... Finishing a quilt block to size: Here’s what... Half filled bobbins and spools: what are they... Twin needles: the smart way to store them The hardest part about making a memory quilt:... How sock hangers ‘work’ in your quilting space Don’t throw away those leftover fabric binding strips The best way to organize your sewing machine... 8 comments Doris Johnson May 14, 2019 - 8:56 pm What size is the finished block or quilt? I love the pattern! Am anxious to fabricate two pillows to coordinate with a depression era quilt hanging on our wall. Thank you!! Reply Jean Boyd May 17, 2019 - 11:14 am The finished block is 22 1/2″. Glad you like this design! Reply Susan Spiers November 29, 2018 - 11:28 am A wonderfully versatile block! Thank you for sharing! Reply Germaine December 15, 2016 - 10:25 am I like this! Reply Jean Boyd December 15, 2016 - 11:14 am Thanks, Germaine! Reply BARBIER RENEE February 27, 2016 - 3:28 am Merci beaucoup pour ce tuto et aussi pour cette ligne que vous avez ajoutée et qui est vraiment super ! : Print this page or save as a PDF Reply Paige February 23, 2016 - 4:38 am I am curious as to which way did you press your seams? Did you alternate the rows? Or press to the dark? Reply Jean Boyd February 24, 2016 - 10:19 am Hi Paige. Thanks for writing. There is no right or wrong way to press the seams in this block. Just do whatever works best for you. You might even like to press the seams open. There are a lot of seams, so sometimes you just have to be creative with your pressing! Reply Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
