Cutout Stars - A cool 3 fabric star quilt block

Love stars and cutouts? This star quilt block mimics a cutout star, similar to cutting out cookies. The top left corner star is the remaining "dough" or fabric, while the bottom right is the actual "cutout" star. This block separate the two stars with a diagonal chain. A star block that is made with 3 fabrics, the more contrast in the fabrics, the better this quilt block looks. Pick a bold style fabric for the chain, so when you combine more blocks, the chain creates a secondary pattern.

A fun star block that can be used for a multitude of craft projects. One makes a nice centerpiece or table topper, three makes a nice table runner, and four or more makes a quilt. Check out this 9x9 block layout made with various animal & jungle fabrics. This finished at a 48"x48" quilt. A great lap size or small throw size quilt.

What makes this block more great... you can rotate the blocks to create different patterns. With four or more blocks, rotate the blocks to see how many different layouts you can come up with. Here are a few I came up with but there are so many options.

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Cutout Stars is available for purchase.

Log Cabin Variation Quilt blocks & patterns

 Variation log cabin quilt blocks

Log quilting log cabin blocks and patterns? We have a variety of log cabin variation quilt blocks that will give your pattern collection a boost. From flowering style blocks, to Irish chain styles, to star variations... these blocks create different patterns every time you rotate each block. All of our blocks are jelly roll friendly. Grab your favorite jelly roll and background fabric and get sewing.

Be sure to check out our Pinterest board. Most of our Log Cabin variation blocks have multiple quilt layouts. This board gives you a bunch of sample layouts for many of the blocks. Perhaps you can come up with more. If you do, be sure to share and tag us on Pinterest and Instagram. We love when customers share their work.

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Log Cabin Floret - A Flowering quilt block

 Log Cabin Flower & Star quilt block

We know that the log cabin quilt block is one of the most popular quilt blocks there is. How about a log cabin quilt block with a flower? One of my favorite quilt blocks is this twist on a log cabin block, that creates a flower... or FLORET when you combine 4 or more blocks. It's a fun block that has numerous layouts. There is also a 4 block layout with two options. The 1st option is a standard layout that makes the Floret. The 2nd option is a layout that makes a star. Both these 4 block layouts make a nice table topper or wall hanging. I have 6 sample quilt layouts using 36 blocks below. The Log Cabin Floret quilt block is a 10x10" block and jelly roll friendly.

A block that is versatile in layouts and any color combination looks good. Whether you want it to be monochrome, one colorway, scrappy, or your favorite holiday fabrics... they all will look great. I completed one in orange and yellow fabrics with a white background. This is a typical layout for this quilt block with all the blocks making the floret in the center of 4 blocks. Combined across the rows and columns, the stars appear. A nice bright and light quilt that can be used for the spring & summer months, or to pair with an orange or yellow decor theme.

This is a confident beginner quilt block. Basic quilting skills are necessary to make this quilt block. Knowledge of log cabin block sewing is also helpful when making this quilt block.

In addition to the 6 sample layouts I have made, keep rotating your quilt blocks to create many more designs. See how this one little block can create multiple star designs, floret (flower) designs, zig zag designs, and so much more. My quilt block, your quilt design.

Ready to make it? But it now and get sewing and designing your next log cabin variation quilt.

Log cabin floret quilt block optional layouts

Beginner quilt blocks - Easy quilt block patterns

 Easy quilt blocks for beginners

Are you new to the quilting world? I have a variety of quilt blocks that are easy to piece together with simple instructions. New quilter's are always look for easy and quick projects to sew and perfect their skills. Here are 4 quilt blocks to get you started. 

Each block is jelly roll and/or scrap friendly. You can make one block for a quick mug rug or snack mat, or follow the instructions for each block to make a full-size quilt. The more blocks you make, the better the pattern appears.

SIMPLE SIX: A jelly roll, scrappy, and charm square friendly block. Unfinished size is 8.5" x 8.5"

DARK + LIGHT: A jelly roll and scrappy friendly block. Unfinished size is 8.5" x 8.5"

ANTIQUE TILE: A jelly roll, scrappy, and charm square friendly block. Unfinished size is 12.5" x 12.5"

WOVEN JELLY LOGS: A jelly roll and scrappy friendly block. Unfinished size is 8.5" x 8.5"

Grab your quilting supplies, jelly roll fabrics or scraps, and belly up to your sewing machine. Each of the above blocks are all made with squares and/or rectangles. The color combinations are endless sew let's see what you come up with.

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What to do with fabric square scraps

Got scraps?

If you are a quilter, chances are you have a box or bin of fabric scraps. Pieces that range from skinny strips to larger squares and rectangles. I have been toying with options to use those scrap fabrics in an organized manner and finally got a pattern done. This pattern uses charm squares or yardage for the main background and base fabric + various size scrappy squares. You can also use scraps for the background if you have a bunch in one colorway. Not matter your selection, you can create this scrappy star block with any color combination.

Just a simple pattern for beginners to use up scraps and create a fun star quilt block or pattern.

This block finishes at 14" x 14" square. One block makes a nice table topper, 3 blocks makes a nice table runner, and 16 blocks make a 54" x 54" throw quilt. The more scraps you have, the bigger the quilt project you can make.

Are you ready to sew your stash? Head over to my shop to purchase this quilt block 👉

Welcome! A blog to get started

Quilt much?

 I do! After many years of sewing and quilting, I decided to launch an Etsy shop. After 4 years of selling on Etsy, thought I would star to share more details about the projects I make and sell. Besides, one can only post and write so much on an Etsy listing. From how I chose fabrics, to new patterns or quilt blocks, and everything in between, I hope you find something that grabs your interest.

It's not the very beginning, but the beginning of my Etsy shop. Here is one of the early quilts I listed. It's a simple "Disappearing 4 patch" quilt. Made with various blue, aqua, and teal batik fabrics with creamy ivory background fabrics. Just a big blocky quilt for the non-floral person. A nice large throw size quilt, shown on a queen size bed.

Check back for more. I have 4+ years to catch up on ;)

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