fabric406 Blog — Nine Patch Blocks
Free Tutorial for the Easy Variable Star Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at this easy Variable Star. First off - it goes by a ton of different names: Happy Home, Star of Virginia, Henry of the West, Star of Hope, Flying Crow to name a few!
- Tags: 9" Blocks, Eight Pointed Star Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials, Tutorials_Beginning Blocks
How to Make the Traditional Domino Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This beautiful Domino quilt block is so easy to put together! The pattern is beginner-friendly and uses only squares plus rectangles to make the modified flying geese units and it sews up quick! You'll love that the design creates another star pattern when multiple blocks are sewn together. I've made my block scrappy but it also looks great in a planned color scheme.
How to Sew a Starshadow Traditional Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 and is a lovely traditional block.
Beginner Friendly Nine Patch Variation Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 typical Nine Patch block, I've chosen to eliminate some seams by using rectangles in place of some of the squares.
How to Make this Easy Crown of Thorns Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 looks beautiful with more colors and even scrappy!
