The diamonds are arranged to give the quilt the feeling that light radiates from the center of the star out to the corners of the quilt.
Amish diamond quilt block pattern.
More about the series from the instructor.
I signed up for a block swap and this is the block we are doing.
One of the most popular traditions in amish quilting is the central diamond pattern and as you ll soon see this free vintage quilt pattern is just as easy as it looks.
Star quilts are popular with quilters everywhere including amish quilters.
Cut b1a b1b from 5 x 4 rectangle step 4.
Easy quilt patterns such as this make beautiful wall hangings or home decor complements due to their striking clean appearance.
Attach b1 sections to a.
Cut 60 degree diamond a step 3.
One 6 1 2 square.
This is three blocks by three o happy quilting til next time.
Every few weeks i will post a video tutorial on a new quilt block.
I found this block through one of the quilt groups i am a member of on facebook.
Lone star quilt pattern.
Today s quilt block is the amish diamond quillt block.
Amish diamond page 2.
Fabric cuts for 8 block step 2.
The lone star pattern s many small diamonds make it an ideal way to use up small scraps of fabric.
Cut c1 c2 sections from 5 5 squares step 6a.
Cut b2a b2b from 6 5 x 4 rectangle step 5.
Supplies list color 1.