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How to Make the Easy 8-Grid Chain Quilt Block - a Great Alternating Block

Posted by Elaine Huff on

How to Make the Easy 8-Grid Chain Quilt Block - a Great Alternating Block
Welcome to our beginner-friendly tutorial on creating the charming 8-Grid Chain quilt block! Perfect for quilters of all skill levels, this block is not only quick to sew but also offers endless possibilities for variation. Its simple construction relies solely on squares and rectangles, making it an ideal project for those just starting their quilting journey.

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From Block to Quilt - Making the Columbian Star Quilt Block Into a Wall Hanging

Posted by Elaine Huff on

From Block to Quilt - Making the Columbian Star Quilt Block Into a Wall Hanging

I fell in love with the Columbian Star quilt block when I did the tutorial for it awhile back. I wanted to do something with it but didn't have very much of the background fabric so I figured it would go into a sample quilt someday.

Well, lo and behold, while looking for some other fabric, I found a fat quarter of the background! It took some finagling but I did get it to work. Follow along as I show you what I did.

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Darting Birds - A Beginner-Friendly Traditional Quilt Block Tutorial

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Darting Birds - A Beginner-Friendly Traditional Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's sew together the super easy Darting Birds quilt block! Using only half square triangles and squares, this traditional block goes together fast. As simple as it is, Darting Birds makes for several different layouts. 

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The Night Sky Trio - a Scrappy Quilt Pattern Bundle

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The Night Sky Trio - a Scrappy Quilt Pattern Bundle
Introducing the Exclusive Quilt Pattern Bundle: Night Sky Trio - a Scrappy Quilt Pattern Bundle. Get this unique bundle of three scrappy quilt patterns instantly so you can start creating your next masterpiece that will be loved for generations to come.

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How to Sew a Lone Star Quilt Block - Not Your Traditional Lone Star

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How to Sew a Lone Star Quilt Block - Not Your Traditional Lone Star
Today let's take a look at this Lone Star quilt block. This block's creation is attributed to Alice Brooks, a name created by a New York needlework syndicate called Old Chelsea Station (among several other names). It is not the traditional quilt pattern that I associate with Lone Star but it is an easy and fun block.

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