fabric406 Blog — Nine Patch Blocks
How to Create a Pinwheel Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The name of this block is Pinwheel Quilt but I'm not sure why - there's no pinwheel in it! Learn an easy way to get those on-point four square patches to fit.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Tunnels Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at the Tunnels quilt block and several layout options. It is an interesting block because when you create a quilt with this block, a secondary diamond pattern shows up where the blocks join together. Let's get sewing!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Free Amish Star Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Amish Star block is easier to construct than it looks. The design is based on a Nine Patch block with Half Square Triangles, Flying Geese and squares making up the patches.
The Traditional Quilt Block Broken Window - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's sew together this traditional quilt block called Broken Window. Usually only two colors are used (a dark and a light) to create this block but I had to do my own thing and use five!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Silver Lane Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at the traditional Silver Lane quilt block. The traditional coloring is with four shades of one color plus the light background but I decided to throw a purple print in the mix. While it looks complicated, it's not that difficult with only Flying Geese and Half-Square Triangles to construct.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
