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Ready to add a touch of illusion to your next quilt? The Card Trick quilt block is a traditional favorite that plays with color and geometry to create the illusion of interwoven...

Ready to add some sparkle to your next quilt project? The Asymmetrical Star quilt block is a fun and forgiving design that creates a striking pattern without all the fuss. Perfect for...

Today I'd like to share the steps to make my variation of an Hourglass quilt block. This variation is fairly easy to make as it only uses Half Square Triangle...

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...

Welcome to the Birds and Star quilt block tutorial! In this guide, we will create a stunning 12" finished block using only half-square triangles and square-in-a-square units, perfect for the...

The Swamp Angel quilt block, a striking star pattern, uses only Hourglass, Half Square Triangles, and squares, making it a straightforward yet visually dynamic addition to any quilt. The interplay...

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...

Quilting enthusiasts, get ready to add a timeless charm to your next project with the versatile, quick and easy 7-Grid Chain Quilt Block! With its straightforward beginner-friendly construction and myriad color variations,...

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 take a look at this Lone Star quilt block. This block's creation is attributed to Alice Brooks, a name created by a New York needlework syndicate called Old...

Let's look at this variation of the Massachusetts quilt block today. Using only Half Square Triangle and Hourglass blocks plus two squares, it goes together quickly to create a lovely...

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 -...

Let's take a look at the traditional Quartered Star quilt block today. It is a super easy block that is made entirely of half square triangles and squares and goes...

This gorgeous star quilt block is a delight for the eyes! The large 16" Starburst block also makes a wonderful secondary design when made into a quilt. I'll break down...

Let's take a look at the Salt Lake City quilt block today. It is easier to sew together than you might think because I'll show you a simple method to...

The Trees in the Park quilt block stands as a testament to the timeless beauty of this craft. This classic design looks amazingly modern and is a quick and delightful...

The Sandhills Star quilt block, steeped in tradition and sometimes referred to as the "Blossoming Cactus" block, was first published in the Kansas City Star. While obviously being a star...

Today let's look at the Crossroads America quilt block. It has several other names - City Park, Flower Fields, Galaxy, Night Watch, Under Blue Mountain Skies, etc. That's a bunch! The components of...

The Cups and Saucers quilt block is a quick one to sew and makes a stunning quilt. I've chosen to make a scrappy version but it looks great as a...

Today let's learn how to piece this lovely star block called Blueberry Pie. With a name like that, what's not to love! It is made with Half Square Triangles, Flying...

The easy Empire Cross quilt block is a wonderful traditional block that creates wonderful secondary designs when made into a quilt. With only half square triangles, snowballed corners, and rectangles,...