Ohio Star Block by Heather Jones

All levels | 16 min 19 sec

Introduction
Overview00:22

Materials
Materials00:58

Assembling the Blocks
Assembling half square and quarter square triangles09:14
Assemble blocks05:45

Taught by Heather Jones

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In this class, Heather Jones shares how to make the iconic Ohio Star quilt block. Using half square triangles and quarter square triangles, you will learn how to precisely sew the pieces together to create this crisp, geometric design. Bind and finish your block to create a quilted wall hanging, or use the block to make a funky, modern throw pillow.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Finished Size:

Unfinished block 12 ½” x 12 ½”, finished block 12” x 12”
Fat quarter of three different fabrics. Heather uses:
Fabric 1 (pink): (1) 4 ½” x 4 ½” for A Square (2) 5 ½” x 5 ½” squares to make B Blocks
Fabric 2 (gray): (4) 4 ½” x 4 ½” for C Squares (1) 5 ½” x 5 ½” square to make B Blocks
Fabric 3 (yellow): (1) 5 ½” x 5 ½” square to make B Blocks
Materials:
6 ½” x 12 ½” clear, gridded ruler
Snips
Rotary cutter
Cutting mat
Pins
Pencil
Sewing machine
Neutral thread
Iron
Ironing surface