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Welcome to this step-by-step tutorial on creating the Attic Window quilt block, also known as the Garret Window. Unlike the traditional Attic Window block, this version boasts a simple yet...

Creating a stunning quilt doesn't always require complex techniques or intricate designs. The Zig Zag Path quilt block is a perfect example of simplicity meeting elegance. This block is incredibly...

Today let's sew together the super easy Darting Birds quilt block! Using only half square triangles and squares, this traditional block goes together fast. As simple as it is, Darting...

Today let's learn how to sew the Crow's Nest quilt block. This charming block is beginner-friendly as it is made entirely of Half Square Triangle, rectangles and one square -...

The Beggar's Blocks (or Roman Square or Cats and Mice) is a very easy quilt block. With only rectangles and a square, the block goes together so quickly! While it...

Let's sew together an Orion's Wheel block today! The block is fairly easy and uses only half square triangles, flying geese and squares in its construction.

This Chain and Hourglass quilt block is quick and easy to sew together and creates interesting designs when sewn into a quilt. 

Today let's look at this easy Variable Star. First off - it goes by a ton of different names: Happy Home, Star of Virginia, Henry of the West, Star of...

The Night Vision block is quick to sew together. It uses only Flying Geese units and a center square and features partial seam construction (don't worry, it's not hard).

Here's an easy block to make for a Valentine's Day project - directions include fabric requirements for two sizes of block - 9" and 12". So dig into your scrap...

This scrappy star block is great for beginners because you can't lose your star points! It is a new and improved variation of a pattern I made a few years...

This beginner friendly Picket Fence quilt block is really quick to create and can be arranged a number of ways for different looking quilts! 

This quick and easy Chain and Hourglass quilt block is great for beginners. You only need two fabrics (a light and a dark) but I think it would be nice...

Today let's look at a simple version of the traditional Dolly (or Dolley) Madison's Star quilt block. This version is easy to sew together and looks great!

Today let's give this quick and easy Continental quilt block a try! With only half square triangles, squares, and rectangles, the Continental goes together in a flash. It's a great traditional star-type block. Typically...

Today let's sew together the Strips and Squares quilt block that Nancy Page first published. I think the pattern has been around a lot longer though due to the number of names...

Let's sew together this traditional Card Basket Quilt Block today! I can't figure out how this translates to a "card basket" but it is a pretty star block. It only...

Today we're going to sew together a January Thaw quilt block - I thought the name was appropriate! The January Thaw quilt block is pretty easy with only three basic units and it went...

Today let's sew together an Arrowhead Star Quilt Block! The Kansas City Star gave it this name but it goes by a host of other names: Laurel Wreath (by Grandmother Clark),...

Today let's look at the traditional quilt block called Castle Tower. I really don't see a castle tower in the design but the original maker (whoever that might be) must...

Today let's sew together a traditional Cobwebs quilt block! This is a tribute to my housekeeping - lol! This block is a variation of the Shoofly block and is easy to put together...