fabric406 Blog — 12" Blocks

How to Create a Pinwheel Quilt Block

Posted by Elaine Huff on

How to Create a Pinwheel Quilt Block
The name of this block is Pinwheel Quilt but I'm not sure why - there's no pinwheel in it! Learn an easy way to get those on-point four square patches to fit.

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Tunnels Quilt Block Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Tunnels Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's look at the Tunnels quilt block and several layout options. It is an interesting block because when you create a quilt with this block, a secondary diamond pattern shows up where the blocks join together. Let's get sewing!

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Free Amish Star Quilt Block Tutorial

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Free Amish Star Quilt Block Tutorial
The Amish Star block is easier to construct than it looks. The design is based on a Nine Patch block with Half Square Triangles, Flying Geese and squares making up the patches. 

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The Traditional Quilt Block Called Yankee Charm - a Free Pattern

Posted by Elaine Huff on

The Traditional Quilt Block Called Yankee Charm - a Free Pattern
The Yankee Charm is a traditional quilt block that is easy to create and it's a good block to use up skinny strips for a scrappy look. With only Half Square Triangles, squares and rectangles, it goes together quickly.

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The Traditional Quilt Block Broken Window - a Free Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

The Traditional Quilt Block Broken Window - a Free Tutorial
Today let's sew together this traditional quilt block called Broken Window. Usually only two colors are used (a dark and a light) to create this block but I had to do my own thing and use five!

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