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How to Sew the Traditional Kansas Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Kansas Star (or Crystal Star) quilt block is a classic block that first appeared in print in the Kansas City Star publication. The block is made entirely of square in a square patches so it is easy to sew together. Let's get started!
The Traditional Arrowheads Quilt Block - Free Tutorial for this Classic Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's take a look at the Arrowheads quilt block by Nancy Page. It also is called Crow's Foot by the Ladies Art Company. There are lots of pieces and steps to this block but it finishes at 16" square so not many blocks are needed to make a good sized quilt! Let's get started!
- Tags: Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
The Alternating Block for Square in a Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
As promised, here's the tutorial for the alternating block for the Square in a Star quilt block that I did last week. This is a tweak on the classic alternating block for the State Fair block. I love the traditional look it creates with the Square in a Star block plus it looks good on its own! Let's get sewing!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
How to Make the Square in a Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This block is take off of the State Fair block I did a few weeks ago. With just a small change, another star was formed! This will be paired with another alternating block that will be the next tutorial. Let's check out what I'm calling the Square in a Star quilt block!
Free Tutorial for the Easy Friendship Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at this easy quilt block called Friendship Quilt. It is a traditional block and was first published in Hearth and Home. Using only squares and rectangles it is quick and easy to sew together.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
