How to Sew this Nine Block Sampler Quilt Made with 10 Inch Blocks from my Quilting Tutorials

I'm thrilled to share with you today the sampler quilt I crafted featuring nine 10" blocks from my tutorials. Sampler quilts offer a refreshing variety, which I absolutely love, as it keeps the process engaging by avoiding repetitive designs. I had to add to the center block so it would fit and I'll dive into more detail later. Hope you find the quilt inspiring!

 

 

Here are the blocks I used going from top to bottom, left to right. Just click on the title or the picture to go to the tutorial for that block.

 

 

Let's piece together this scrappy version of the super easy Broken Dishes quilt block. Using only Half Square Triangles, this block goes together quickly! The block traditionally is completely done with scraps but looks great with only two colors - just make sure you have a lot of contrast between the colors. Let's get sewing!

 

 

Let’s sew together this easy quilt block pattern called Album. Yes, I know, there are lots of other quilt blocks out there that are also named Album. I think (no scientific research on this) that whenever our foremothers made a new block, they named it whatever they thought was appropriate. No internet way back then to check and see if some other block had the same name! The block finishes at 10″ square and only uses 3 colors – a light, medium, and dark – makes it easy to decide on fabrics. Let’s get started!

 

 

Let's learn how to make this easy traditional block called Nine Patch Star. The beauty of this block is the star that appears when it's made into a quilt! Plus it is another super easy block with just squares and snowballed rectangles. Let's get sewing!

 

 

This easy method of creating the traditional Providence Quilt block goes together quickly. The block uses just squares, Hourglass (or Quarter Square Triangle) units, and Half Square Triangles. You'll have a stunning quilt done in no time! Let's get sewing!

 

 

Let's look at this scrappy quilt block called Old Grey Goose. It is beginner-friendly and a great way to use up those scraps you've been saving! Additionally, I have an alternate method for completing this block that I'll show you at the end of the tutorial. 

 

 

The Sister’s Choice block is easy to sew using only Half Square Triangles and squares but with the right color placement, it can be so stunning. You get a diagonal design in one color and a grid design in the other color. So let’s get started!

 

 

We’re going to sew together a Hope of Hartford quilt block – another partial seam construction! It finishes at 10″ square and isn’t difficult to put together. Let’s get started!

 

 

This classic quilt block called Memory Block goes together easily to make a beautiful quilt. It uses just Half Square Triangles, Hourglass patches, squares, and one rectangle to make a delightful block that creates a wonderful secondary design when multiple blocks are sewn together. Let's get sewing!

 

 

Today we’re going to sew together a China Doll quilt block! The block is comprised only of squares, rectangles, and Half Square Triangles - making it a beginner-friendly block! Easy but intricate-looking. Let’s get started! 

 

I decided on a simple three-strip sashing and plain squares for the cornerstones. By using the same fabrics for the sashing and cornerstones, a scrappy quilt has some cohesiveness and a place for your eye to "rest". 

 

The sashing is made of 1.5" by 10.5" rectangles and sewed together in a white/green/white layout. Press the seam allowances toward the darker fabric.

 

The cornerstones are simply 3.5" squares of the green fabric. 

 

Then it was just the process of sewing rows together and pressing the seam allowances toward the sashing strips. And finally sewing the rows together and pressing the seam allowances toward the sashing strips.

 

I'm happy with how the quilt turned out and very happy to get some of my tutorial quilt blocks sewn into a quilt! The green in the sashing/cornerstones could have been a darker color (blue?) but I had enough of the green fabric so that is what I used. I plan on binding the quilt with the dark pink fabric that's in the Sister's Choice block.

 

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Happy Quilting!

Elaine

P.S. Check out other 10" quilt blocks at https://fabric406.com/blogs/fabric406-blog/tagged/10-blocks

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