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Love a quick and easy quilt block? Meet the E-Z Quilt block! This 10" finished block sews up quickly and works beautifully whether you're using scraps for a colorful, improvisational...

Looking for an easy quilt block that packs a serious visual punch? The Lucky Clover quilt block is a beginner-friendly 12" pattern that transforms into a stunning chain and diamond...

Looking for a fresh take on a classic star block? This 12" Country Farm quilt block tutorial combines three-color flying geese units with a bold checkerboard center for a star...

The Charleston quilt block is a timeless traditional design with striking visual impact. Also known as Pharlemina's Favorite and Circle Four, this 12-inch block features a geometric arrangement that looks...

Learn how to make the classic Four Crowns quilt block in this step-by-step tutorial. This 12-inch quilt block combines half-square triangles and flying geese units to create a striking diamond...

Learn how to make the stunning Lost and Found quilt block with this step-by-step tutorial! This striking 12" block is perfect for confident beginners and experienced quilters alike.

Learn how to make the St. Gregory's Cross quilt block - a striking 12" traditional pattern that transforms simple units into a bold geometric statement.

Learn how to make the classic Wagon Tracks quilt block - also known as Road to Arkansas, Pacific Rail Road, and Railroad - with this easy, beginner-friendly tutorial!

If you love a block that is easier to sew than it looks, the Mosaic Star is about to become a new favorite. This stunning 12" traditional block achieves its...

This classic 12" Women's Choice Variation quilt block combines half square triangles, flying geese, and squares into a striking diamond design.

The Valley Falls Square is an 18" beginner-friendly block that looks far more complex than it is to make. Built entirely from squares, rectangles, and simple snowballed corners, it's an...

Do you love a block that's fast and easy to make? This Split Nine Patch variation is built from just two simple units (half-square triangles and plain squares) and comes...

The Star and Octagon quilt block is a fun and surprisingly easy 10" pieced block that creates big impact with just half-square triangles, snowballed rectangles, and squares. 

The Framed Nine Patch and Framed Square quilt blocks are a perfect pairing for a refreshing, easy, scrappy quilt design. Both blocks are beginner-friendly and come in two versatile sizes.

The Ombre quilt block is a fresh, modern take on a classic diamond design, finishing at 10" and coming together with simple, beginner-friendly piecing.

The Flying Square quilt block is one of those simple designs that really shines when you see it repeated across a quilt. This easy 10″ block is made entirely from...

The Plaited quilt block is a fresh, modern take on the classic double wedding ring motif, featuring an interlocking ring design that looks far more complex than it actually is.

Bold, classic, and endlessly versatile, the Army Star quilt block is a favorite for good reason. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through an easy 16″ Army Star block that...

This variation of the Crown and Star quilt block is a stunning 16-inch design that looks complex but comes together with confident-beginner techniques you already know: Half Square Triangles, Flying...

Looking for a classic quilt block that’s easy to piece but still makes a stunning impact? This 12" Irish Chain variation—cousin to the well-known Double Irish Chain—delivers just that.

The Broken Wheel quilt block is a classic and versatile 12" design that’s perfect for quilters of all skill levels. Traditionally stitched with just a light and a dark fabric, this...