
Star blocks are usually very popular with quilters and in particular Hunter’s Star is an all time favourite.
I came across my technique to make this block and its many variations a bit by accident. But it’s great and quick. And the number of blocks you can make is endless. Some more efficient than others, true, but you’re guaranteed having fun playing with it.
Hunter’s star variation bonus block
But there are so many variations of this block. Just change slightly the position of the squares to make a 4 patch and you get a new block and quilt design. Change the orientation of the 4 patch squares and you get a new block and quilt design! You could mix and match colours for the 4 patch and again a new quilt design would emerge, and so on and so forth!

This block is one of the most versatile ones in Turnabout patchwork.
You will find 1 quilt pattern featuring this block in the book and 3 illustrated quilt-pattern variations.
Block tour and giveaways
Now let’s see all the variations of this technique in a real project.
Today we’re joined by Anne of Said with Love, Joanne of Quilts by Joanne, Sarah of The Quilted Diary, Becca of Pretty Piney, Sarah of Sew Joy Creations and Sarah of Piccolo Studio.
These fantastic quilt designers and quilters have made projects starting with just two contrasting squares. Don’t forget to check their blogs to see their great work as well as read their experience with my book.
And don’t forget to enter their giveaways too.
One more giveaway!
This giveaway is CLOSED.
Today Moda fabrics is giving away a Le Pavot layer cake by Sandy Gervais. I love this collection.

To win, tell us in the comments which one is your favourite quilt made with this block: Rose Garden Star, Swirl, Houndstooth or Diamond Star.
Blog hop schedule
January 30 – Quarter Snow Ball
Arrowhead
- Jen Shaffer blog: Patterns by Jen
- Lorinda Davis blog: Laurel, Poppy and Pine
Sweet Bows
- Kate Colleran blog: Seams like a dream
- Sandra Healy blog: Sandra Healy Designs
Tutti-frutti
- Moira de Carvalho blog: Quilt Design Duo
- Lynn Kane blog: Puppy Girl Designs
Sun Dunes
- Sarah Goer blog: Sarah Goer Quilts
- Tammy Silvers blog: Tamarinis
February 1 – Modern Shoofly
Flying Rainbows
- Gretchen Wylegala blog: Snug Harbor Quilts
Flying Butterflies
- Anorina Morris blog: Samelia’s mum
- Raewyn Barge blog: Stitching Farmgirl
Flying Flags
- Tammy Silvers blog: Tamarinis
- Becca Fenstermaker blog: Pretty Piney
Flying Confetti
- Laura Piland blog: Slice of π Quilts
- Sarah Ruiz blog: Saroy
February 2 – Half Square Triangles (HSTs) and squares
Rose Garden Star
- Anne Boundy blog: Said with Love
Swirl
- Joanne Harris blog: Quilts by Joanne
- Sarah Myers blog: The Quilted Diary
Houndstooth
- Becca Fenstermaker blog: Pretty Piney
Diamond Star
- Sarah Vanderburgh blog: Sew Joy Creations
- Sarah Scott blog: Piccolo Studio
February 4 – Striped Fabric Block
Shells
- Gail Sheppard blog: Quilting Gail
- Julie Burton blog: Running Stitch Quilts
Xs and Os
- Linda McLaren blog: The Quilting Biker
- Sarah Scott blog: Piccolo Studio
Jaws
- Cheryl Brown blog: QuilterChic
Arrowhead
- Stephanie Jacobson blog: Steph Jacobson Design
February 6 – Coordinated Strips
Peaks
- Afton Warrick blog: Quilting Mod
Diamond and Crosses
- Linda McLaren blog: The Quilting Biker
- Brandy Pettit blog: Pampered Pettit
Knots and Crosses
- Leanne Parsons blog: Devoted Quilter
- Andy Knowlton blog: A Bright Corner
February 8 – Double Disappearing Nine-Patch
Holiday Trellis
- Sherry Shish blog: Powered by Quilting
Stepping Stones
- Bobbi Bridgeman blog: Snowy Days Quilting
- Anja Clyke blog: anjaquilts
Two for One
- Mania Hatziioannidi blog: Mania for Quilts
Cross
- Sandra Starley blog: Textile Time Travels
- Anjeanette Klinder blog: Anjeanette Klinder
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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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For me it has to be the ‘Rose Garden Star’ quilt. I plan to use the patten and some Christmas fabric from my stash for this year’s Christmas gifts!
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I think the Houndstooth is so beautiful and striking!
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My favourite is Diamond Star
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I like the diamond star. I might even attempt it.
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Diamond Star!! Love that block
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I love the rose garden star
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Hard to choose but I really love the rose garden star!
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I would have tp g with the swirl b’ock
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I love the diamond star
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I would make these into the Road Garden Star variarion!
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I think diamond star, but I like them all.
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I would make a Rose Garden Star.
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I like the Diamond Star
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I like the Rose Garden Star design
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Rose Garden Star is my favorite – loving the blog hop. Thanks.
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I would love to be entered in your drawing. I am enthralled with the diamond star pattern and how many variations one can make. Thank you for considering me. I am a relatively new quilter and am loving the many possibilities. Kathy Carrick Gar1kat2@gmail.com
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My favorite was the Diamond Star with the Nancy Zieman fabric. Not usually a floral person, but this is beautiful.
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My Favorite is the Rose Garden Star. Really enjoying seeing the different variations.
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I like the Swirl. Thank you for all your tutorials
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I like Diamond Star!
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I love Rose Star Garden. Thanks for the tutorials.
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Oops, Rose Garden Star. Again many thanks.
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rose garden star is my favorite.
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Houndstooth!
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Diamond Star! has my vote for today. Tomorrow…?
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They’re all lovely but I like Diamond Star the very best!
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Diamond Star!
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Rose Garden Star is my favorite!
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My favorite is Rose Garden Star.
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Rose Garden Star!!! Love it 💕
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I love most the swirls – give so many possibilities!
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Rose Star Garden, hands down my favourite. In fact love it so much I am currently making it.
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Houndstooth😀
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Enjoy seeing the different patterns that develop using half square triangles. Keep them coming.
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Really hard choice. I think I wil go fo Rose Garden Star.
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I think I would do the houndstooth pattern. I really like that one.
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Hmmm. Maybe the Rose 🌹 Garden 🌟
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LOVE the Diamond Star!
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Love Diamond Star!!!!
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I love the look of the houndstooth and have yet to make it. Your tutorials help me sooooo much. Thank you
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I love the diamond star.
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Diamond Star was my favorite by far!
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Love the diamond star. I love your twisted perception (new take) on an old pattern.
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I am in love with the Rose Garden Star Quilt and even pulled much loved (and hoarded) fabric from my stash to make it. Thank you Teresa for the fabulous hop and all of the great new to me bloggers I never knew before!
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I love them all but diamond star is my favorite
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I love Swirl
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Hunter’s Star – will attempt it ine day!
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Would have a go at all of them.
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The Rose Garden Star is my favorite quilt.
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The hunter’s star is a favorite of mine! I watch everyone of your videos and use them.
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I like the Houndstooth pattern best.
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I like Rose Garden.
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The Rose Garden Star is a standout to me.
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Houndstooth
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I’ve always been a fan of Houndstooth fabric, so that’s my favorite.
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