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This scrappy Lattice Star block has a pinwheel in the middle. Plus it creates a wonderful secondary design when made into a quilt! 

This Crossroads Star variation is easy to sew together. Plus, it creates another star when sewn into a quilt!

The Thirteen Squares pattern is easy to sew together and creates a wonderful design across a quilt top! The block can be made with yardage or scraps (or both)!

The Hay's Corner uses simple blocks to create a more complex design. Easy, beginner friendly and quick to sew together. Let's get started!

Create this traditional block using only two fabrics. The high contrast between light and dark colors makes for a stunning graphic design. The block also goes by the name Blazing...

This easy Windmill block is made entirely of Half Square Triangles and squares - super quick! Plus it creates secondary windmills when sewn in a quilt. 

This scrappy version of the Sunny Lanes quilt block  is easy to sew together and creates great graphic interest in a quilt! Plus it uses of a ton of 2"...

This delightful Winged Square block is simple to create with just eight Flying Geese blocks. Not your standard Winged Square, but lovely anyway! 

Looking for a classic quilt block with a touch of intrigue? The Hidden Star block is a beautiful 12" traditional design that’s simple to piece but makes a striking impact. Perfect...

This variation of the traditional Churn Dash (or Shoofly or Monkey Wrench) block keeps the simplicity and charm of the original while adding a bit more interest.

The Linoleum quilt block is so easy, you'll have a quilt made in a flash and it creates a wonderful secondary design! The block is made with just squares, rectangles,...

This Sun Rays block is a lovely, simple block that uses the triangle in a square unit to make the star points. This is a great block to practice on...

This traditional quilt block called Uncle Sam's Hourglass is easy and fast to sew together.

Today let's look at this traditional quilt block called Blocks and Stars - a bold and versatile 12" design that brings classic elements together with striking results. 

Today I'd like to show you how to create a Betty's Delight quilt block without any Y-seams. This traditional block is great for a scrappy quilt too! 

Looking for a classic quilt block that's easy to make and full of timeless charm? The Jacob’s Ladder block is a perfect choice! This 12" block is made entirely with...

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...

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

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...

This Weathervane quilt block is the classic block done in three colors. It is an easy, quick block that is perfect for beginners. 

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,...