fabric406 Blog — 12" Blocks
How to Sew the Traditional Kansas Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Kansas Star (or Crystal Star) quilt block is a classic block that first appeared in print in the Kansas City Star publication. The block is made entirely of square in a square patches so it is easy to sew together. Let's get started!
Edna's Choice - a Quick, Easy, and Scrappy Quilt Block Tutorial - Beginner Friendly!
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Edna's Choice quilt block is so quick and easy to sew together to create a lovely quilt. Made with only squares and rectangles it's a great way to use up those leftover 2.5" strips in a scrappy quilt! I have lots of layout ideas using two colors, three colors and lots of colors.
The Alternating Block for Square in a Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
As promised, here's the tutorial for the alternating block for the Square in a Star quilt block that I did last week. This is a tweak on the classic alternating block for the State Fair block. I love the traditional look it creates with the Square in a Star block plus it looks good on its own! Let's get sewing!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
How to Make the Square in a Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This block is take off of the State Fair block I did a few weeks ago. With just a small change, another star was formed! This will be paired with another alternating block that will be the next tutorial. Let's check out what I'm calling the Square in a Star quilt block!
Free Tutorial for the Easy Friendship Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at this easy quilt block called Friendship Quilt. It is a traditional block and was first published in Hearth and Home. Using only squares and rectangles it is quick and easy to sew together.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
