A variation of the Friendship Star quilt block

Yesterday, you saw how to make a Friendship Star quilt block.

The finished size of this block is 22½”. After it is quilted and bound, it will be a great little table topper or wall quilt. You could also add an outside border if you wanted to make it a little bigger.

What a good way to use up those leftover half-square triangles from those Flying Geese blocks!

Friendship Star quilt block made up in a wreath formation. Made with leftover half-square triangles from Flying Geese blocks.

A clever variation of this quilt block is as simple as using the same fabric in the center of the block that you used for the star points. It gives a whole different look to the design. And now you have a variation of the Friendship Star Wreath quilt!

Friendship Star quilt block made up in a wreath formation. Made with leftover half-square triangles from Flying Geese blocks.

So, the next time you’re making Flying Geese quilt blocks, remember you’ll have some bonus half-square triangles to play with! It’s super easy to put together half-square triangles and make another Friendship Start quilt block. See if you can make up your own combination of half-square triangles! Until next time…happy quilting.

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6 comments

Quilting Jeannie August 24, 2018 - 9:10 am
I love this block. The simplicity is mesmerizing. What a great baby quilt idea. Thank you.
Jean Boyd August 24, 2018 - 9:23 am
You're welcome! Glad you liked it.
Shawny August 12, 2018 - 11:34 pm
Thank you so much for this beautiful way to use leftovers. i can just see this in so many colorways. How lovely of you to share your talents with others.
Thunder August 12, 2018 - 7:25 pm
Love the wreath designs. Thanks for sharing.
kay Ragland May 5, 2016 - 6:37 pm
I've put the variation of the friendship star qu ultimate block on my list to do. I would love to do it with a color wheel theme.
Jean Boyd May 5, 2016 - 7:03 pm
That sounds like a great idea!
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