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How to Sew a Starshadow Traditional Quilt Block
Let's look at this cute star block called Starshadow. It is fairly easy to sew together - just lots of pieces! This block first appeared in the Quilter's Newsletter publication...
Read MoreBeginner Friendly Nine Patch Variation Quilt Block Tutorial
This easy block uses just squares and rectangles to create a design that alternates light and dark fabrics for a delightful quilt. While the units can be made like a...
Read MoreHow to Make this Easy Crown of Thorns Quilt Block
The Crown of Thorns quilt block is an easy block that creates a lovely quilt. Traditionally it is make with only a light and dark (or medium) color but it...
Read MoreHow to Make the Easy Nine Patch Star Quilt Block
Today let's learn how to make this easy traditional block called Nine Patch Star. The beauty of this block is the star that appears when it's made into a quilt!...
Read MoreHow to Make the Traditional Magic Circle Quilt Block (or a different coloring of the Prairie Flower)
Today let's sew together this cute and easy block called Magic Circle. It was first published in the Ladies Art Company and I don't know why it was called Magic...
Read MoreHow to Make a County Fair Quilt Block
Today let's sew together this pretty star block called County Fair. It uses only half square triangles and snowballed corners so it goes together fairly easily!
Read MoreThe Easy Traditional Quilt Block Called Triplet
The Triplet quilt block is easy to create and makes an interesting quilt. With only Hourglass units and squares plus using only two colors, it goes together quickly. It was...
Read MoreHow to Sew this Beautiful Star Quilt Block Called Two Color
I'm not sure why this block is called Two Color. The example I saw used three colors plus a background! Perhaps it is referring to the two colors for the...
Read MoreLove in a Mist Quilt Block
The Love in a Mist quilt block is an easy block for beginners with only half square triangles, square in a square and square patches. This traditional style block was...
Read MoreThe Honeymoon Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
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...
Read MoreHow to Piece the Easy Traditional Quilt Block Called Mill Wheel
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...
Read MoreFree Pattern for the Summer Blooms Quilt Block
This lovely traditional pieced block is really fun and easy to sew together. Use your favorite colors to create your Summer Blooms!
Read MoreA Free Tutorial for Piecing the Merry Kite Quilt Block
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!
Read MoreFree Traditional Quilt Block Called Aztec Jewel
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...
Read MoreFree Ohio Star Variation Quilt Block called Star Pattern
The Star Pattern block is a variation of the popular Ohio Star block. What makes it fun is the star that forms when blocks are sewn together!
Read MoreLattice Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
This scrappy Lattice Star block has a pinwheel in the middle. Plus it creates a wonderful secondary design when made into a quilt!
Read MoreRocky Mountain Chain Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
The Rocky Mountain Chain block uses easy pieced patches that join to form a complex-looking block. Let's create one using four colors!
Read MoreHow to Create a Crossroads Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
This Crossroads Star variation is easy to sew together. Plus, it creates another star when sewn into a quilt!
Read MoreEasy Hidden Star Quilt Block Tutorial
The Hidden Star is quick and easy to sew together. Plus, this charming traditional design can be made with more than three colors to totally change the look!
Read MoreEasy Churn Dash Variation Quilt Block Tutorial
This variation of the traditional Churn Dash block keeps the simplicity and charm of the original while adding a bit more interest.
Read MoreEasy Quilt Block Tutorial - Great for Beginners!
The Linoleum quilt block is so easy, you'll have a quilt made in a flash and it creates a wonderful secondary design! The block is made with just squares, rectangles,...
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