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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...

Here's an easy quilt block that has a lot of color placement interpretations. Plus it makes a very interesting quilt! I have some layout examples at the end (including a...

This scrappy star block is great for beginners because you can't lose your star points! It is a new and improved variation of a pattern I made a few years...

Mrs. Keller is a variation of the beloved Nine Patch quilt block. This scrappy version is a stash buster for sure. 

Today let's look at a simple version of the traditional Dolly (or Dolley) Madison's Star quilt block. This version is easy to sew together and looks great! The traditional block is...

The Amish Star block is easier to construct than it looks. The design is based on a Nine Patch block with Half Square Triangles, Flying Geese and squares making up the patches. 

Today let's sew together this traditional quilt block called Broken Window. Usually only two colors are used (a dark and a light) to create this block but I had to...

Today let's look at the Patience Corners quilt block. This beginner block is super easy with only three sizes of patches, no triangles, and lots of different looks depending on...

The Sixteen Patch Stars quilt pattern is great for using up your stash or using fabrics from a collection. The PDF pattern is easy and produces a stunning quilt that will be the envy...

Today let's piece together this delightful traditional Sunflower quilt block. It's design starts with a basic Friendship Star block but then there's all the extra points layered in. Let's get...

Today let's take a look at the Grandmother's Own quilt block. This traditional quilt is fairly easy - if you can do Flying Geese, you're good to go! There are several...

Today let's give this quick and easy Continental quilt block a try! With only half square triangles, squares, and rectangles, the Continental goes together in a flash. It's a great traditional star-type block. Typically...

The Duck Tracks quilt block is an easy pattern and goes together quickly. It's layered star design will give depth and visual interest to a quilt. I've made my sample with...

The Shoofly Quilt Block is an easy block to sew and it's been around for a long time. It goes by many other names such as Eight Cornered Box, Fifty Four Forty...

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...

The Flight of Fancy quilt block is a striking 12" traditional design that combines both a bold star and a subtle "X" pattern for a look that’s full of movement and...

The Streak of Lightning quilt block is a great block for using up those skinnier strips you’ve been saving and finishes at 10″ square! It is similar to a Log Cabin block.