fabric406 Blog — Nine Patch Blocks
The Honeymoon Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Honeymoon quilt block is a fun star block to sew together and it is easier than you might think. With only half square triangles, hourglass units, and squares, it goes together quickly!
How to Piece the Easy Traditional Quilt Block Called Mill Wheel
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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.
- Tags: 8" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Free Pattern for the Summer Blooms Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This lovely traditional pieced block is really fun and easy to sew together. Use your favorite colors to create your Summer Blooms!
- Tags: Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
A Free Tutorial for Piecing the Merry Kite Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This lovely traditional quilt block is easy to sew together. I can imagine a mother designing this block while watching her little boy flying a kite!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Free Traditional Quilt Block Called Aztec Jewel
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This classic quilt block is mostly made with Flying Geese and Half Square Triangles. While it's not a beginner block, it is fairly easy to sew together. Update: I've added some layout options at the end of the tutorial. The Aztec Jewel appeared in the Quilter's Newsletter and was designed by Virginia Outerbacker. It uses a light, a medium and a dark fabric and is very striking! Let's get sewing! Fabric Requirements for a 12" Finished Aztec Jewel Quilt Block: Light/Ivory: 8 - 2" x 3.5" rectangles, 24 - 2" squares Medium/Coral: 12 - 2" x 3.5" rectangles, 2...
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
