fabric406 Blog — 12" Blocks
Free Eight Pointed Star Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This variation of an Eight Pointed Star quilt block goes together quickly and makes a nice secondary design in a quilt. Lots of star blocks are called Eight Pointed Star - this one could be considered a variation of the Ohio Star block as well.
How to Create the Traditional Holiday Crossing Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's look at this interesting Holiday Crossing quilt block today. It is fairly easy to sew together and creates a lovely secondary design when multiple blocks are sewn together.
How to Sew a Starshadow Traditional Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's look at this cute star block called Starshadow. It is fairly easy to sew together - just lots of pieces! This block first appeared in the Quilter's Newsletter publication and is a lovely traditional block.
Beginner Friendly Nine Patch Variation Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This easy block uses just squares and rectangles to create a design that alternates light and dark fabrics for a delightful quilt. While the units can be made like a typical Nine Patch block, I've chosen to eliminate some seams by using rectangles in place of some of the squares.
Free Traditional Pieced Butterfly Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This Butterfly quilt block is a pieced quilt block that is fairly easy to sew together. Most butterfly blocks are paper pieced or applique, so this one is different!
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