<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=16SGxi_0wIi6Eb400" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=16SGxi_0wIi6Eb400" width="1092" height="600" ></figure>After trying out different quilt blocks and quilt projects, I now have a couple of favorites to make, and one of those is anything that has a star pattern. I find star quilt blocks very easy and fun to make, and there’s just something satisfying about seeing them slowly form the pattern as you piece those little fabrics together.One of the most recent star quilt blocks that have caught my attention is this Mills and Stars quilt block by Teresa DownUnder on YouTube. This uses a paper piecing technique which makes everything easier, and this also makes this quilt project perfect for beginners! Watch the video tutorial now to learn how.<h2>Materials for Mills and Stars Quilt Block:</h2><ul><li>2 contrasting fabrics, for the background</li><li>2 contrasting fabrics, for the star</li><li>Freezer paper</li><li>Marking pen, pencil, or chalk</li><li>Ruler</li><li>Scissors or rotary cutter and a cutting mat</li><li>Fabric pins</li><li>Needle and thread</li><li>Iron, for pressing</li><li>Sewing machine</li><li>Pattern (Click here to download the pattern)</li></ul><h2>How to Make Mills and Stars Quilt Block:</h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3X5dnU_0wIi6Eb400" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3X5dnU_0wIi6Eb400" width="700" height="629" ><figcaption>Image credit: Teresa DownUnder via YouTube</figcaption></figure>Step 1Print the template and trace it onto freezer paper, then cut out the template, and fold along the lines.Step 2Take the paper template and cut roughly around each shape, then use the paper cutouts to cut the fabric pieces, and repeat with the other shapes.Step 3Get the freezer paper template and turn it so its shiny side is facing up, then place fabric piece 1 on top with its right side up, and press it down to fuse.Step 4Fold the paper back along the line and trim at ¼ inch from the fold, then fold the paper back, and place the 2nd fabric piece on top piece 1 with their right sides facing.Step 5Stitch them together as close to the fold as possible, then press the fabric open fusing it to the paper simultaneously, and trim the excess at ¼ inch away from the fold.Step 6Add the final piece of fabric the same way, then trim off all the excess fabric, and peel off the paper.Step 7Make an identical piece, then make 2 sets of different fabric pieces, and stitch the units together one at a time making sure to press as you go.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4SwJG5_0wIi6Eb400" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4SwJG5_0wIi6Eb400" width="700" height="629" ><figcaption>Image credit: Teresa DownUnder via YouTube</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0YILBZ_0wIi6Eb400" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0YILBZ_0wIi6Eb400" width="1080" height="1350" ></figure>*All image credit belongs to Teresa DownUnder via YouTube. Follow and subscribe to her channel for more! <h2>Easy Mills and Stars Quilt Block Tutorial</h2></div></body>

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Easy Mills and Stars Quilt Block Tutorial

After trying out different quilt blocks and quilt projects, I now have a couple of favorites to make, and one of those is anything that has a star pattern. I find star quilt blocks very easy and fun to make, and there’s just something satisfying about seeing them slowly form the pattern as you piece those little fabrics together.