fabric406 Blog — 9" Blocks
January Thaw Free Quilt Block Pattern Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 together fast! Let's get started!
Free Arrowhead Star Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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), Many Pointed Star (by Nancy Cabot), Michigan Beauty (by Clara Stone), etc., etc. It seems that Arrowhead Star and Michigan Beauty are the two most common names.
Traditional Quilt Block - Castle Tower Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 have! The block is pretty easy to do with on two main components. Let's get started!
- Tags: 9" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Cobwebs Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 so let's get started!
How to Sew a 6-Grid Chain Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today we’re going to put together a 6-Grid Chain block. This block makes a great alternating block to showcase fancy or more difficult blocks – think star blocks, or Dresden plate blocks, or paper pieced blocks.
