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How to Sew a Four Patch Scrappy Heart Quilt Block

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How to Sew a Four Patch Scrappy Heart Quilt Block
Today let's create a charming Four Patch Scrappy Heart quilt block that is perfect for a Valentine's Day project. This beginner-friendly tutorial offers a simple yet captivating design, using scrap fabric and straightforward techniques. You can craft this adorable block in three different sizes, providing versatility for your quilting projects.

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Another Scrappy Heart Quilt Block - Free Tutorial

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Another Scrappy Heart Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
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!

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Another Pinwheel Variation Quilt Block Tutorial

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Another Pinwheel Variation Quilt Block Tutorial
I found another variation of a Pinwheel block that I think is interesting. It is fairly easy and quick to sew together. It reminds me of the Duck Tracks block I did a tutorial for awhile back.

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Easy Quilt Block Called Poinsettia - a Free Tutorial

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Easy Quilt Block Called Poinsettia - a Free Tutorial
This easy Poinsettia block goes together quickly. It's great for a Christmas project or two! If you can snowball a corner, you're good to go!

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How to Piece the Easy Traditional Quilt Block Called Mill Wheel

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How to Piece the Easy Traditional Quilt Block Called Mill Wheel
The Mill Wheel quilt block is one of those timeless traditional quilt blocks and is quick and easy to sew together. There are lots of quilt blocks with names that relate to mills or water wheels - probably a nod to how important these machines were back in the time when the blocks were designed.

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