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.
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!
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.
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.
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!