fabric406 Blog — 12" Blocks
How to Make the Traditional Four Squares Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's take a look at this classic quilt block called Four Squares. It is fairly easy with just squares, rectangles and flying geese components and creates a secondary star design when multiple blocks are sewn together. I always like blocks that make secondary designs!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Easy Lost Ships Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's create this traditional Lost Ships quilt block. There are similar quilt blocks that are also called Lost Ships but I chose this one for the tutorial. Plus it's super easy to put together with only Half Square Triangles!
How to Create this Variation of the Chain and Knots Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's sew together this easy, beginner-friendly variation of the Chain and Knots quilt block. Typically, I use this type of block alternating with a more complicated block but it can be used all on its own in a quick and easy quilt. There's also a three color block at the end. Let's get started!
7 Orphan Quilt Blocks Reimagined
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Recently I realized I had 12 orphan blocks (also known as UFOs) that would go together in a scrappy-looking sampler quilt. The only problem was that six of them were 8" or 9" blocks and six were 12". My solution was to add to the smaller blocks to make them 12" so they would all fit easily into a quilt top. In keeping with the sampler theme, they all had to be different, so here goes!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Tutorials
How to Piece the Traditional Quilt Block called Pinwheels and Sawtooth
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's sew together the Pinwheels and Sawtooth quilt block! With only Half Square Triangles, it goes together quick and easy. Traditionally, this block is only made with two colors and a light background, but as usual I had to be a bit different. I think the extra color adds more interest to the block.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Tutorials
