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Square and a Half Quilt Block Free Tutorial

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Square and a Half Quilt Block Free Tutorial
Today let's sew together a Square and a Half quilt block that appeared in the Ladies Art Company publication. Traditionally, the Square and a Half block is made with just two colors - a light and a dark - but, of course, I had to add my own spin to it and use five colors! 

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Easy Single Chain and Knot Quilt Block - a Single Irish Chain Variation

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Easy Single Chain and Knot Quilt Block - a Single Irish Chain Variation
Today we're going to sew together this easy beginner block called the Single Chain and Knot. It is a variation of the Single Irish Chain block and makes a lovely quilt all by itself or you could use it as an alternating block along with a focus block.

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Free Tumbling Ties Quilt Block Pattern

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Free Tumbling Ties Quilt Block Pattern
Today let's look at the Tumbling Ties quilt block that appeared in Quilters Newsletter. This block is made using partial seam construction and finishes at 10" square. I'm including two different ways for making one of the units used in the Tumbling Ties. There's quite a few steps, so let's get started!

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Easy Quilt Block Pattern - Santa Fe Trail

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Easy Quilt Block Pattern - Santa Fe Trail
Today we're going to look at this easy quilt block called the Santa Fe Trail. There are other quilt blocks and patterns that go by the same name but the one we're concerned with was designed by Judy Martin. It's quick to sew together and you can use 2.5" strips for the entire block! Let's get sewing!

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Free Pattern – Four Patch Log Cabin Quilt Block

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Free Pattern – Four Patch Log Cabin Quilt Block
Here’s another quilt block to use up those skinny strips you’ve been saving! The Four Patch Log Cabin quilt block is easy to do and finishes at 10″ square. I’m not sure why it’s called a “four patch”, looks like a sixteen patch to me!

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