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How to Create a Variation of the Braced Star Quilt Block

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How to Create a Variation of the Braced Star Quilt Block
This version of the Braced Star quilt block is quick and easy to create and uses only a light, medium and dark colored fabric. It's construction is based off of the basic Eight Point Star block.

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Free Old Fashioned Straw Flowers Quilt Block Pattern

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Free Old Fashioned Straw Flowers Quilt Block Pattern
Today let's create a Straw Flowers quilt block! It's a lovely, old fashioned block that still looks great in today's fabrics.

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Quatrefoil Quilt Block Pattern - a Free Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Quatrefoil Quilt Block Pattern - a Free Tutorial
The Quatrefoil quilt block (also called the Quarterfoil block) is a traditional block that is easy to sew together and it makes a beautiful quilt! Typically it is made with just two colors and a background but of course I had to add more fabrics.

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Weathervane Quilt Block Pattern - a Free Tutorial

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Weathervane Quilt Block Pattern - a Free Tutorial
This Weathervane quilt block is the classic block done in three colors. It is an easy, quick block that is perfect for beginners. 

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How to Create a Right Hand of Fellowship Quilt Block

Posted by Elaine Huff on

How to Create a Right Hand of Fellowship Quilt Block
Today let's sew together a Right Hand of Fellowship quilt block. This version is an easier way for you to construct the block than the traditional method. It is quick, easy, and very striking! The coloring is the same as the classic block - just the piecing is different.

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