fabric406 Blog — 12" Blocks
How to Create this Variation of the Chain and Knots Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's sew together this easy, beginner-friendly variation of the Chain and Knots quilt block. Typically, I use this type of block alternating with a more complicated block but it can be used all on its own in a quick and easy quilt. There's also a three color block at the end. Let's get started!
Another Scrappy Heart Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
As Valentine's Day is just around the corner, here's another scrappy Heart quilt block. This block is easy and goes together fast. I'm also including fabric requirements for 6", 8", 10" and 12" blocks!
- Tags: 10" Blocks, 12" Blocks, 8" Blocks, Tutorials
7 Orphan Quilt Blocks Reimagined
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Recently I realized I had 12 orphan blocks (also known as UFOs) that would go together in a scrappy-looking sampler quilt. The only problem was that six of them were 8" or 9" blocks and six were 12". My solution was to add to the smaller blocks to make them 12" so they would all fit easily into a quilt top. In keeping with the sampler theme, they all had to be different, so here goes!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Tutorials
How to Piece the Traditional Quilt Block called Pinwheels and Sawtooth
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's sew together the Pinwheels and Sawtooth quilt block! With only Half Square Triangles, it goes together quick and easy. Traditionally, this block is only made with two colors and a light background, but as usual I had to be a bit different. I think the extra color adds more interest to the block.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Tutorials
Free Christmas Star Quilt Block Pattern
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at the Christmas Star quilt block. With Christmas just around the corner, you probably won't have time to make anything with this block this year but why not get a head start on next year! This traditional Christmas Star quilt block that I'll be demonstrating in this tutorial is attributed to the Kansas City Star. Let's jump in!
