Starry Time Quilt Block

 Take a sawtooth star and add another layer of HST's to give the illusion of diamonds and your get this block

this version is from favquilts

This block is based upon a 3x3 grid

Twin Sisters/whimsical whirlwind/jack and jill quilt block

 

This example is from favquilts

this video is from Jenny Doan

Generations Quilt - Whirlwind Quilt Block Tutorial: Instructions in 5 sizes

variation

Quilting Land has a variation where the cross is based on a rail fence here

1930's scrappy wall hanging

Scrappy square in a square set on point make this quilt from All People Quilt

1930s Scrappy Wall Hanging

Vintage Flowers - free quilt pattern

 Sweet little flower applique blocks give a vintage look

Vintage Flowers Quilt Pattern | Free PDF by Riley Blake Designs | Fat Quarter Shop

Autumn Woodland

 This project uses applique leaves, these are cut from fabric which has been pieced together.  The idea can be used for other shapes as well.

Autumn Woodland - Liberty Fabrics

Tropical Twist-Free Pattern

 This quilt from All People Quilt uses square in a square subunits to create a nine patch

Tropical Twist

Greet the Morning - Free Pattern

 This project from All People Quilt uses a churn dash variation and hourglass blocks to create an on point effect.

Greet the Morning