fabric406 Blog — Nine Patch Blocks
How to Create the Easy Corn and Beans (or Northwind) Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's take a look at the Corn and Beans quilt block. This easy, beginner-friendly block also goes by the name of Northwind. The block uses only half square triangles and squares, can be scrappy, and has lots of layout options that I'll show you at the end of the tutorial.
How to Piece the Alternating Quilt Block for the State Fair Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
In my last blog post tutorial, we looked at the State Fair Block which was traditionally made with a specific alternating block. Today, we'll sew together that alternating block!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
How to Sew the Traditional State Fair Block - a Free Quilting Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at this lovely star quilt block called State Fair Block. There are several blocks that go by the same name but we'll look at this older one. Traditionally, it is paired with another block which will become my next tutorial.
How to Make the Traditional Four Squares Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's take a look at this classic quilt block called Four Squares. It is fairly easy with just squares, rectangles and flying geese components and creates a secondary star design when multiple blocks are sewn together. I always like blocks that make secondary designs!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
How to Make the Traditional Columbian Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's learn how to piece this beautiful Columbian Star quilt block. The block was first published by the Ladies Art Company - a company that was formed in 1889 and was the first to publish a catalog of quilt patterns with names. So that makes this star block a classic! Let's get sewing!
