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Kalamkari Block Print Tablecltoh-60 x 90 Rectangle $31.86 TABLECLOTH-RECTANGLE ~ Gorgeous Kalamkari block print rectangle tablecloth. Measures approximately 60 x 90 inches. Made of 100% quality cotton. They are color fast and can be machine washed separately on cool/gentle and tumble dried. Gorgeous colors in indigo, red, and gold on beige. Kalamkari is a combination of hand painting and block printing. The art of Kalamkari demands a lot of treatment be… |
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Flat Bottom Cotton Duck Coin Shipping Bag 231039706 $1.49 Reusable shipping bags are constructed of 10-oz. cotton canvas and have double-stitched seams to hold extremely heavy coin. Use plastic seals for high-security applications, or canvas tie tapes. Quantity discounts apply to orders of same size, fabric, color, and imprint shipping to one location. Color: Natural…. |
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Floral Block Print Cloth Napkin-16 x 16-Rajasthan $4.99 CLOTH NAPKIN ~ Gorgeous Rajasthan block print cloth napkin. Measures 16 x 16 inches. Made of 100% quality cotton. They are color fast and can be machine washed separately on cool/gentle and tumble dried. Lovely floral vine pattern in red, blue, green and a touch of black on white background and a gorgeous floral border. Rajasthan is the most colorful state in India and it is reflected in it’s… |
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Lewis N. Clark Comfort Eye Mask $10.00 New Lewis N Clark Comfort Eye Mask In Black! This award winning travel collection is made out of cushioned material that blocks light. Get the rest and relaxation that you are looking for. Great item when traveling or relaxing in a massage session. The pillow soft velour, cotton and padding soothe tired eyes. Blocks light and stays in place with adjustable elastic straps…. |
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Rit Sun Guard Laundry Treatment UV Protectant – si $15.43 Sun Guard puts an invisible shield into clothing that helps block more than 96% of the Sun’s harmful rays from reaching your skin! Your clothes may not offer enough protection from harmful UV Rays from the Sun. For example, a typical white T-shirt is rated UPF 5. A single treatment with Sun Guard boosts its rating to UPF 30. It won’t change the color or comfort of clothing. One treatment is good f… |
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Bravo-Fit Heat Sensitive Memory Foam Sleep Mask $9.15 Heat-Sensitive Remedy┢ Memory Foam Sleep Mask – Remedy┢ Memory Foam Sleep Mask provides optimum comfort and maximum light blockage for a wonderful nightâ?TMs sleep. The mask is contoured inside to completely block out ambient light without touching your eyes. Luxuriously soft velvet completely covers both sides of the foam mask and provides ultimate comfort. The mask fits securely with an… |
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Holiday Star Quilt Block Patterns
Since the star is a traditional symbol of Christmas, star quilts make great decorations and gifts for the Christmas season.
If you want to make a special holiday quilt, you will discover that there are many quilt block patterns with stars from which to choose. Simply integrate your Christmas fabrics and colors into any traditional star pattern and you are certain to have a quilt that will delight your family or its recipient for many years.
The Ohio Star is very popular among quilters. The Ohio Star is a nine patch quilt block pattern. The center is a square. Patches to the top, bottom, left and right of that center square are pieced to form the star’s points.
Another quilt block pattern features the center square with two triangles on each corner stitched together to make the points. This traditional pattern is gorgeous in any number of fabrics and colors, but is especially pretty in Christmas fabrics since the star is such a big symbold of the Christmas season.
The Lone Star quilt is another popular quilt design. The star looks as though it is made up of tiny diamond shape pieces of fabric. The diamonds alternate from the center to expand the large star out. Again, this very detailed quilt is remarkable in any fabric. Holiday inspired colors and prints will make your Lone Star Quilt a treasured holiday heirloom.
If you see a Lone Star quilt and think it looks like one you’ve seen before that had a different name, you are probably right. The Lone Star quilt is also recognized as Star of Bethlehem and Morning Star.
Another popular pattern to try is the Eccentric Star. Be creative when you piece this one. You could use a fabric with a Santa, manger scene, angel or other theme for the center square of each star. Or maybe you could tell a story though the series of center squares.
For example the first star’s center would be a child looking out the window waiting for Santa. The second star would be a stocking hanging on a wall. The third center could be Santa coming down the chimney. The fourth could be Santa distributing presents. Fifth could be Santa going up the chimney. The sixth could be the sleigh taking off. The seventh star could be a child waking up to find his toys. Stars eight could say “Merry” and star nine could say “Christmas.”
There are many options for the Eccentric Star block. Let your imagination take lead!
Your holiday quilt patterns do not have to be full size quilts. While they would certainly make festive holiday bedding, smaller versions would make great wall or door hangings to celebrate the holiday.
Decorate your mantel with star runners or make a wall hanging to place over it.
Don’t limit your star quilt blocks to home décor. Decorate clothing with them. Try stitching your favorite block to the front of a sweatshirt as a great gift for a quilting friend.
They also make nice additions to the backs of jackets. Surprise your favorite ladies (young and old alike) with star quilt shirts or jackets.
You might also use your star blocks to make holiday tote bags and purses. No matter which star pattern you choose or which item you decide to make, you know you will have a popular item when you piece star quilt blocks.
About the Author
Penny Halgren
http://www.QuiltBlockLibrary.com
Penny has been a quilter for more than 27 years and enjoys exploring all aspects of quilting and sharing her knowledge with all quilters. A new endeavor is http://www.QuiltBlockLibrary.com which provides hundreds of traditional patchwork quilt block patterns.
