This is one of those blocks that gives the impression of curves where there’re none. I chose to make it with paper piecing because it’s just easy. It’s also a good block to learn foundation piecing with.
When you cut the fabric pieces, cut them at least 1/2″ larger than the triangle including the seam allowances.
How to make a Morning star block
Learn in just over 3 minutes:
What can you do with this block?
You can make this quilt!
A cog in the wheel is an easy modern quilt pattern suitable for confident beginners.
You can choose which technique to use in making it.
Included are instructions and templates for traditional piecing and foundation piecing.
Have a look at the quilt in this short video:
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“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.
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I wish you would be able to set up printed instructions for your quilts
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Thanks so much, Teresa….I love this.
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Just watched your tut for the morning star block. Well done. I’m not a paper-piecer but this inspired me to give it a try.
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I would like to make this, but how large do I need to cut the pieces of fabric. I’d cut squares and rectangles, not triangles. Also, do you have line drawing/ picture of this for say a 3 x 3 block quilt? I want to make a mini-quilt but would like to color a few sheets first for a full visual before diving in. Thank you!
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Thank you! Can’t wait to get started.
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I wish I had the time Mary…
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👍 go for it!
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You could make yourself a triangle template that is 1/2” to 1” larger than the real triangle. You can get a colouring page from my Facebook group.
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Thank you Nathalie
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I don’t have a FB account to access a group. 😦
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Thanks Teresa, I love paper piecing. Probably the best paper piecing with a difficult look I have seen. I have added it to my next to do.
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Thank You so much .i love this.
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Thank you 😊
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Beautiful, I love this pattern !!! Paper piecing is fun to do !!! This one is on my todo list !!!!
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The music you play with your tutorials makes me feel happiness. Very uplifting instrumental. Watching you put the block together is whipped cream and strawberries on top!
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Thank you. I’m happy to hear that 😊😊😊
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unable to download this PDF for the Morning Star paper pieced block.The tutorial is great and I would love to make this block.
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Hi, you can download it from Craftsy: https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/patterns/morning-star-block-and-colouring-page/594310
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Cog in the wheel ???
Does the pattern have a color guide so I can get the same affect as above.
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Hi Jenny, The cog in the wheel pattern has a very detailed diagram with a colour guide so you can make the quilt on the photo.
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