fabric406 Blog — 12" Blocks
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!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
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...
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Free Ohio Star Variation Quilt Block called Star Pattern
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Star Pattern block is a variation of the popular Ohio Star block. What makes it fun is the star that forms when blocks are sewn together!
Lattice Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This scrappy Lattice Star block has a pinwheel in the middle. Plus it creates a wonderful secondary design when made into a quilt!
