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3×3 Quilt Top Repeater
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Ohio Star
The block behind Quilt's logo
Recolor Fabric Slots
Preset Palettes:
Block Anatomy & Specs
Grid Layout3x3
Standard Sizes6", 8", 10", 12"
Seams & Techniques:
Quarter-Square Triangles (QST)Straight Seams
Foundational Units Used:
History & Origins of the Ohio Star Block
A classic star block pieced from a 3×3 grid with quarter-square-triangle (hourglass) star points — one of the most enduring patterns in American quiltmaking, and the block behind Quilt's own logo.
Cutting & Piecing Guide (12" Finished Block)
Precise unit cut sizes and step-by-step piecing instructions.
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Piece Cut List
12" Finished BlockCut 4 QST units 4.5", 4 corner background squares 4.5", 1 center square 4.5".
All measurements include a standard ¼" seam allowance. Finished block size: 12".
Step-by-Step Visual Assembly
1
Make 4 QST (hourglass) units for star points.
2
Assemble top row: Corner + QST + Corner.
3
Assemble middle row: QST + Center + QST.
4
Assemble bottom row: Corner + QST + Corner. Sew rows together.