The Amish star quilt block is a classic design that uses several patchwork units to create a bold star.

With a two tone design, this block is stunning. I'm loving the red and white.

HOW TO SEW THE AMISH STAR QUILT BLOCK (STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL!)

This is a fun block to make because it uses so many different quilting techniques.

This block features half square triangles, flying geese, four patch units and it is assembled as a nine patch unit.

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SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR QUILTING

This block is made easier when you have a few specialty quilting rulers. Specifically, the HST square up ruler and a flying geese ruler.

If you aren't ready to invest in a flying geese ruler, check out the video for how I trim flying geese using a regular quilting ruler.

Below are the basics you need for quilting.

rotary cutter / cutting mat / straight edge
sewing machine (This is my new machine that I absolutely love!)
iron and wool ironing mat

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PRINTABLE PATTERN

Over the last several months, I have been focusing on creating a printable pattern for the quilt block tutorials.

And I've gotten a great response from you! Many of you have purchased patterns. Thank you!

The printable PDF format is great because there are no ads to scroll past. You can save it to your device. Or you can print it out.

The pattern includes

a cutting chart for 5 sizes of blocks (6", 9", 12", 15", or 18")
step by step instructions with diagrams
a link to a video tutorial is included for even further clarification
PLUS, quilt layout ideas

If you're interested you can get the Amish Star Block Printable Pattern Here.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A 12" AMISH STAR BLOCK

I love the two tone look of the Amish star. You will need just two colors of fabric. I will refer to the colors I used, but you can switch it up.

Cut 1 EACH red and white - 6" squares
Cut 1 red - 5 1/2" square
Cut 4 white - 3 1/8" squares
Cut 8 red - 2 1/2" squares
Cut 1 white - 4 1/2" square
Cut 4 white - 2 1/2" X 4 1/2" rectangles.

HOW TO MAKE THE AMISH STAR QUILT BLOCK

There are a lot of steps to make this quilt block.

But none of them are hard.

Just follow along one step at a time and you'll have it finished in no time.

MAKING THE HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES

To make the half square triangles we will use the 8 at a time method.

collage showing how to make the half square triangles

Step 1: Select the two 6" squares. Draw four lines 1/4 inch from the center diagonally in both directions.

Note: I use a quilting ruler, line up the 1/4 inch marking diagonally from corner to corner and draw along the edge of the ruler. Flip and repeat.

Step 2: Sew along the lines.

Step 3: Cut the block in half horizontally, vertically and diagonally in both directions.

Step 4: Trim the HST's to 2 1/2". Press the seams toward the red fabric and trim the tails.

MAKING THE FLYING GEESE

We need four flying geese for the block, so we will use the 4 at a time method.

collage showing how to make flying geese

Step 5: Select the 5 1/2" red square and the four 3 1/8" white squares. Draw two lines on each square. The lines should be 1/4 inch on each side of the center diagonal. (Line up the 1/4 inch marking on a ruler from corner to corner and then draw along the edge of the ruler.)

Step 6: Arrange two of the white squares in opposite corners of the red square. The middles will overlap. Make sure the lines are oriented to create one continuous line from one square to the next.

Step 7: Sew along both lines. Cut the square in half on the diagonal between the two stitched lines.

Step 8: Press open each block to create a "heart" shaped unit.

Step 9: Place the remaining squares in the corner of each block. The drawn lines should be vertical.

Step 10: Stitch along the lines. Then cut between the stitched lines.

Step 11: Press open the units.

Step 12: Trim the flying geese to 2 1/2" X 4 1/2".

A flying geese ruler is helpful. Line up the triangle on the ruler with the triangle on the flying geese. Cut around the three edges.

Step 13: Finish the trim. Flip the unit upside down, line up the edge with the bottom edge of the triangle and trim the excess from the top.

MAKING THE SIDE SQUARE UNITS

This block can be constructed in a 9 patch fashion. To do that, we need to make 9 squares.

This step is creating the squares for the sides of the block.

Step 14: Select the flying geese units and the white rectangles.

Step 15: Sew each rectangle to the flying geese along the bottom of the triangle. Press towards the white fabric.

MAKING THE FOUR PATCH UNITS

Now let's make the corner squares of our block.

Step 16: Select two 2 1/2" red squares and two HST's. Arrange them so that the red squares are opposite each other and the white half of the HST's are pointing inward.

Step 17: Sew the top two squares together, then sew the bottom two squares together. Press toward the red fabric.

Step 18: Sew the two rows together, nesting seams as you go. Press flat.

four patch units for the amish star block

Repeat with the remaining squares and HST's to create four 4-patch units.

ASSEMBLING THE AMISH STAR

Now that all our square units are made, it's time to assemble the block.

Arrange the pieces in a nine patch formation. The center is a white square. On all four sides, place a flying geese square with the point facing inward.

In each corner place a four patch unit with a solid square pointing towards the middle.

Sew the squares of each row together.

Press the seams on top and bottom rows towards the outside.

Press the seams of the middle row toward the middle.

Sew the rows together, nesting seams as you go.

See the video below, for my tips on nesting seams with this block.

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