[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]At a loss for what to quilt where? Take a look at 25 Ohio Star blocks each design offering a different look. Mix and match to make it your own![/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48748″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Stitching in the ditch with a few accent lines keeps the block simple, but with a strong visual interest.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48749″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Additional star points add grandeur to the blocks. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48750″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Echo quilting adds dimension to the block.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48751″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Curves and lines make a striking combination. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48752″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Simple curves running point-to-point along the seams dress a block up. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48753″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Quarter inch quilting on background patches makes the main fabrics stand out.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48754″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Use straight lines to highlight the star.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48755″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Hide circles behind key areas in the block to create depth and interest.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48805″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Tiny circles pull the eye from one area to another while adding something special to this block.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48756″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Direction quilting adds visual interest. Change directions from block to block.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48757″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Use straight lines to contain the block elements and keep the eye moved around the block.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48758″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Frame pretty petals for an elegant approach.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48759″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] These circles dance around rigid shapes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48760″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Use directional lines to create visual interest. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48761″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] When looking for shapes, look in your piecing template collection for inspiration.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48762″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]This design lets the background fabric sing. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48763″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Double lines add drama.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48764″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] A popular classic.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48765″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] The combination of quarter inch quilting and curved lines freshen the traditional look.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48766″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Create focus with dramatic crosshatching.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48767″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Mix petals with a simple motif to add interest without a lot of extra work.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48768″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Mimic shapes used in the block in the background areas. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48769″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Divide spaces and quarter inch. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48808″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Add facing curls to go from simple to fancy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”48770″ img_size=”medium” image_hovers=”false”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Have fun with quilting. Play with a common theme like tic-tac-toe.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Looking for more inspiration? Try other blocks in our 25 Quilting Designs Per Block Series.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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I’m loving all these quilting suggestions so please keep them coming! So much inspiration! Thanks so much!
This is wonderful!
Thank you, these are lovely.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. These have been such a great resource for me! Sometimes quilter’s block is the hardest part of getting a quilt done. Now I have pages I can look over and choose from so many great ideas. Stress-free quilting!
Wonderful….I’ll be adding these to my “How to Quilt this” idea book.
I can’t wait to have all of the blocks. Peg/Margaret Ellington
I’m not seeing a “Print friendly” button? Thanks…
Good Morning Marla, As you scroll, watch the blocks on the left side of the screen. Right below the last design box you will see a green buttons that says Print/PDF. Let me know if you can’t find it. Thanks, Betsey
Betsey, I m seriously nt seeing the button…Do I need to be signed in? I am a member…
Hi Marla, No, you don’t need to be signed in or anything. I’ll email you a screen shot of it, but you might try a different browser. Thanks, Betsey
Would you also quilt in the ditch as well as quilting the accent lines, thank you. I am new to quilting so am not sure about this. Thamk you
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CHRISTINA
Great question, Christina! Stitch in the ditch is awesome at making the outlined shape stand out. So it would depend on the quilt design, but yes, most of these would be enhanced with some stitch in the ditch for emphasis, probably around the star shape. Happy making! -Emily
These are really good designs and they are really cool
I have been making quilts off and on for many years. I love the look and design of the quilts I see. There are some I would like to try. But I am curious….Are there any cutting instructions for the dimensions of the patterns, measurements, etc. you will post as a guide? As long as I have been sewing, especially with new patterns, I like to have a base of where I can start and make adjustments as needed. Thanks!!