Mississippi Star Block Study! Quilt Block Tutorial Video: Layer Cake and Fat Quarter Friendly

In this quilt block tutorial video, we will be making the Mississippi Star block. This block is easier than it looks with 9 patch construction and a few fun techniques. There are tips for keeping your quilt blocks perfectly square after snowballing your corners.

Also included are full quilt layout options as well as free motion quilting ideas!

💚 Jump to a Specific Part:
0:00 Introduction
0:25 HST's and Snowballs
8:50 Block Assembly
13:43 Quilt Layout Ideas
14:38 Quilting Ideas

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💚 My Sewing Machine:

🎧 I'm always listening to an audiobook while I sew! Its a great way to engage your ears while your eyes and hands are busy with fabric!

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[henryallen]

Go Mississippi! thanks for this one; did not know it exesisted,

[brendasierdsma]

I appreciate your teaching style. You do so well with necessary, helpful, detailed instructions in a calm, confidence inducing manner. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe. 🧵❣️

[ssshort]

I don’t comment too often but I really enjoy your videos. You are so easy to follow along with and your voice is sooo calming. Please keep doing what you’re doing.

[chrislittebrant]

Hi Megan, I always look forward to seeing what you are doing ☺️ I can’t wait to see your quilt 💖 It’s a busy month.. Take Care and God Bless You and Your Family 💗 Chris-Raleigh NC

[MistyisCrafty]

I love the little tips and troubleshooting advice that you give within each of your videos. I've tried a few so far and it's really helped improve my piecing.

[cindylamont]

Wonderful video, like the information on different layouts! Favorite block study so far. And everyone loves bacon, lol

[maryannecadd]

Great tutorial. What a versatile block - and I love the idea of using both sizes to make a really interesting quilt. I hadn't thought of the idea of a sampler quilt but I think this is a great opportunity to improve my skills. Thanks again for sharing and providing the free pattern!

[patriciaguevara]

This is wonderful - I’ve been wanting this pattern with Pittsburgh Steelers fabrics for my son. This is great 👍 especially since you list different sizes 💗

[gwynwellliver]

I am intrigued to see your sampler. They've never been my fave, but I love the idea of block study/skill builders. I like symmetry!! Thanks for the tips. Be well!

[marygeorge]

Thank you for sharing this! Love the block.

[canadianintx]

Love your videos! Thanking for sharing your insight and processes. Cheers!

[rebeccafoster-faith]

Love-love-love the sampler layouts. I know you are putting together a sampler quilt, but I've never found one that really makes "my skirt fly up" - but the multi-size option with the 3 large and many small??? *insert squee of joy here*...also looks like a great scrap-buster.
And as always - KEEP THE LIPSTCK!!

[revrou]

Another great tutorial! Thanks so much!

[pamelahill]

I use childrens crayola washable markers that are fine point. I draw my free motion quilting on myquilt tops before quilting and it helps me since I’m new to it. And when my quilt is all done just wash it and it is all gone. I have even tested it in freezer to see if it com s back and it doesn’t. Also tested it with my iron before and after washing my quilt and it doesn’t re appear. My 7 year old granddaughter taught me this. I like it better than frizz on pens. I tested them and some did re appear

[glendagarde]

Great tutorial
Thank you for sharing your pattern

[MeghanGraceDIY]

Oh my goodness there are so many terms that I dont use in the apparel world! Snowball? Layer Cake? Does it involve actual cake because if it does I'm there! Great video!!!

[skylarb.]

Love your videos Megan + awesome pattern! I think I might use this for a modern quilt of valor.

[nancyhadley]

Clover has a white marker that also disappears with heat. Been around way longer than the Frixon pens, used it for years, works great.

[stitchpenniesofficial]

Hi Megan. I’m not sure if it’s on my end or not but there were no pop-ups at the end of the video. I only mention this because there typically is and it might be useful for you to know. I’ll go back and check out the block study playlist “manually” - LOL 😂😂 Have a great day.

[jackieostrander]

Where did you find a ound cutting mat?