8 point star quilt

I have wanted to start working on making 8-pointed star blocks for a while. The Y seams technique is a bit intimidating so I have been looking at alternative construction methods. The 8-pointed stars are made of 45 degree diamonds. These blocks are also sometimes known as Lemoyne Stars. There is a method using half square triangles, but I am more interested in using the full diamond shapes. To start I used the Fast 2 Cut 3 inch Diamond Ruler. Pictured here. I went through my scrap bag and…

Put your quilting skills to practice with this fun and simple quilt block idea. You only need 3 different fabrics to make this block!

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…

Pine Tree & 8-Point Star Quilt Blocks - perfect for new and experienced quilters. Free Tutorial and Pattern

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The 8 point star quilt block is very popular, this no y-seam method makes it easy with no fabric wasted. Make two quilt blocks at once.

A Beautiful Block for Patriotic Projects, Too! This crisp star block has so many beautiful uses. Four block sizes are provided so you’ll have many options for including it in projects. Use the small 4″ block for ornaments and the 8″ block for pot holders. Simply layer up your finished block, quilt it, and bind. …

Discover our collection of 8-point star quilt patterns! Perfect for quilters looking to add geometric elegance to their next project.

Sawtooth Star Quilt Block Tutorial - a versatile and traditional 8 point star made using the fast flying geese short-cut method.

Expanding Stars is a modern quilt pattern from Emily at quiltylove.com that is easy enough for a beginner to tackle and quick enough to sew up in a weekend. It's great for showing off your favorite fabrics and comes with instructions for five different sizes.