Ohio Star
Our “star” block, the Ohio Star quilt block—the star that every quilter loves. Learn how to make it, the easy way!
A little bit of history
A really popular block since the mid 1800s, known by many names depending on geographic location or time period. A multi-color variation was known as Variable Star in the East, and in the West during the mid-1800s it became known as Lone Star or Texas Star.
This block was also known by the political slogan Tippecanoe and Tyler Too, after the 1840 presidential campaign of William Henry Harrison and John Tyler.
Cutting instructions for the Ohio Star quilt block
Always be careful of the colors you are choosing. They can easily mess up your block (or quilt) or, on the contrary, make it shine! I recommend making a test block before cutting pieces for the whole quilt.
Always remember FINISHED SIZE means the size it will be in a completed quilt. The measurements given already include the ¼ inch seam allowance.
*SQ = Square/Squares
| Finished Block Size | Cut 2 squares (printed & solid) | Cut 1 square (printed) | Cut 4 squares (solid) |
| 6 inches | 3-1/4 inches | 2.5 inches | 2.5 inches |
| 9 inches | 4-1/4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| 12 inches | 5-1/4 inches | 4.5 inches | 4.5 inches |
Names of the quilt block
Eastern star, Eight point design, Eight point star, Lone star, Shoofly, Star, Texas, Texas star, Tippecanoe and Tyler Too
#REFERENCE: Maggie Malone “5500 Quilt Blocks Designs”
Block variations
The Ohio Star quilt block has several variations that are also beautiful to make. You can experiment by using more than two fabrics and carefully planning your layout.
Video tutorial of the Ohio Star quilt block
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