Ohio Star (block #26)

 Today it doesn't seem like I'm accomplishing much. But in reality I did quite a lot.  I guess I just kind of feel sluggish today that it's taking me extra long to accomplish stuff. I finished a purple  baby quilt top for a friend. Tomorrow it will be sandwiched and quilted. I also organized and cleaned the sewing room, made today's block, washed dishes, and finished packing for vacation next week (I know it's more than week away...).

 Today's block is a oldie but goodie. This block is a tribute to the great state of Ohio, hence the name Ohio Star.  It is a simple design but dates back to the early 1800s.  The Ohio Star was a popular in the 1930s due to the far that it could be easily pieced from scraps. It was especially popular among immigrant to the Midwest and today among the Amish. For more information  on the Ohio Star  click here.  It can come in all sizes but the one I did is a 12 inch done in all purples. I think I am going to do the next several blocks in all purples and when I have enough I make a lap/ baby quilt out of them. . The great things about this block is that depending on the color placement, it could have sever different looks. The middle square can also have quite a few  variations as well.

 To make the pattern: Ohio Star

Here's an example of a Amish Ohio star  quilt. The colors don't necessarily go together the best but when combined make for a rather striking quilt.


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