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Free Quilt Block Pattern - Morning Star
Today we're going to sew together this traditional quilt block called Morning Star that first appeared in the Ladies Art Company publication. It also appeared in Hearth & Home under the name State...
Read MoreEasy Quilt Block Pattern - Santa Fe Trail
Today we're going to look at this easy quilt block called the Santa Fe Trail. There are other quilt blocks and patterns that go by the same name but the one...
Read MoreFree Pattern - Salem Quilt Block
Today we're going to sew together the Salem quilt block - it's another star quilt block but has the interesting chevron design in it. If you can "snowball" corners and...
Read MoreHow to Sew the Traditional Mystery Flower Garden Quilt Block
So today let's learn how to piece the traditional quilt block called Mystery Flower Garden. The block is not too difficult to sew with only two basic units - an Hourglass unit...
Read MoreTraditional Quilt Block - Turkey's Dilemma
Let's look at this traditional quilt block called Turkey's Dilemma today. Love the name and I wish I knew where that came from - I'm sure there's a story behind...
Read MoreTraditional Quilt Block - Friendship Block
Today we're going to look at the traditional quilt block called Friendship Block - not to be confused with the Friendship Star quilt block! It is a lovely block that finishes at...
Read MoreHow to Sew a Summer Wind Quilt Block
Today we're going to sew together the traditional Summer Wind Quilt Block. We've had our share of wind this summer so I thought this block was appropriate! A little bit of...
Read MoreChurn Dash Quilt Block and Variation
So today we're going to look at the easy beginner Churn Dash quilt block. I also did a variation that I'll show at the end. This is one of those basic traditional...
Read MoreFree Quilt Block Pattern - Four Corners
Today we're going to piece together a traditional quilt block called Four Corners. When I was a wee girl, we lived in Farmington, NM and I remember going to Four Corners...
Read MoreEasy Pattern – Prairie Flower Quilt Block
Time for another easy quilt block – the Prairie Flower quilt block! This block is designed by Nancy Cabot. That got me to wondering who Nancy Cabot is (or was). Turns out...
Read MoreTraditional Quilt Block with No Name!
Today let's work on this traditional quilt block that has no name! That doesn't happen very often - maybe we should decide on a name for it. The block finishes at...
Read MoreFree Pattern – Crowning Glory Quilt Block
The Crowning Glory quilt block is a charming traditional block that makes for a lovely quilt. The four-color block is easier to make than it looks! So grab your fabrics and let’s...
Read MoreFree Pattern – Best of All Quilt Block
The Best of All quilt block is a lovely traditional quilt block that finishes at 12″ square. But I’m going to show you a non-traditional way of constructing this block. Let’s get...
Read MoreHow to Sew a Steps to the Altar Quilt Block
Let’s learn how to sew a Steps to the Altar quilt block today! This is the last block for a quilt I’ve been working on for a couple of years – Yeah!!...
Read MoreHow to Sew a Garden Path Quilt Block
Today we’ll learn how to sew a Garden Path quilt block together. This block finishes at 12″ square and looks good using one darker color for the focal diamond and scraps for...
Read MoreHow to Sew an Aunt Sukey’s Choice Quilt Block
Let’s sew an Aunt Sukey’s Choice quilt block today! This 12″ finished block appeared in the Ladies Art Company publication way back when. It is a sweet traditional block that sews up quickly!...
Read MoreHow to Sew a Mrs. Bryan’s Choice Quilt Block
Let’s learn how to sew a Mrs. Bryan’s Choice quilt block today. I seem to be on a “Choice” run lately! Maybe I’ll keep on it for awhile since there are several...
Read MorePrairie Queen Quilt Block Pattern
Today let’s learn how to piece this 12″ Prairie Queen quilt block! The Prairie Queen block also appeared in the Hearth & Home publication under the name True Blue. Since I’m a prairie girl,...
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