fabric406 Blog — 12" Blocks
How to Sew this Beautiful Star Quilt Block Called Two Color
Posted by Elaine Huff on
I'm not sure why this block is called Two Color. The example I saw used three colors plus a background! Perhaps it is referring to the two colors for the star points. However, it is a lovely star and pinwheel design.
Love in a Mist Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Love in a Mist quilt block is an easy block for beginners with only half square triangles, square in a square and square patches. This traditional style block was originally done with only a light and a dark or medium colored fabric. I had to do my own thing so I added in another color. Additionally, the center star could be a fourth color.
The Honeymoon Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Honeymoon quilt block is a fun star block to sew together and it is easier than you might think. With only half square triangles, hourglass units, and squares, it goes together quickly!
A Free Tutorial for Piecing the Merry Kite Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This lovely traditional quilt block is easy to sew together. I can imagine a mother designing this block while watching her little boy flying a kite!
Free Traditional Quilt Block Called Aztec Jewel
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This classic quilt block is mostly made with Flying Geese and Half Square Triangles. While it's not a beginner block, it is fairly easy to sew together. Update: I've added some layout options at the end of the tutorial. The Aztec Jewel appeared in the Quilter's Newsletter and was designed by Virginia Outerbacker. It uses a light, a medium and a dark fabric and is very striking! Let's get sewing! Fabric Requirements for a 12" Finished Aztec Jewel Quilt Block: Light/Ivory: 8 - 2" x 3.5" rectangles, 24 - 2" squares Medium/Coral: 12 - 2" x 3.5" rectangles, 2...