Susannah is a traditional block which is based on a 4x4 grid. There is some speculation if it was named after the popular folk song from 1848 "Oh Susannah" as it is from around the same era and the block sometimes appears under that name. Of course it could have been named after it's maker or given a biblical name as was popular (Susanna appears in the Gospel of Luke as a follower of Jesus).
Another thing to note is that this block is handed so just like the Friendship star it can spin to the left of the right. Both are equally valid - you can even get some interesting effects if you mix them in the same project.
Susannah Quilt Block: 4", 6", 8" and 12" finished- Generations Quilt
Block Crazy.com has a template for tracing onto the fabric if you want to hand sew your blocks
Here are just three of the You Tube videos that I found - the first is using Accuquilt.
Patchwork Square includes the block and some sample quilt layouts.Susannah - Free Quilt Block Pattern,
Scissortail Quilting has a graphic of a more traditional layout alongside block instructions - Oh Susannah Quilt Block | Scissortail Quilting
This block is based on a 4x4 grid - other 4x4 blocks here.
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