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How to Sew the Beginner-Friendly Quartered Star Quilt Block - a Friendship Star Variation - Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's take a look at the traditional Quartered Star quilt block today. It is a super easy block that is made entirely of half square triangles and squares and goes together quickly. The block also creates a beautiful lattice pattern when made into a quilt. Scrappy or planned, the Quartered Star is a great block for beginners and experienced quilters!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Eight Pointed Star Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials, Tutorials_Beginning Blocks
How to Make the Boxed Star Quilt Block - a Variation of the Box Quilt
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's take a look at this Boxed Star quilt block that is inspired by the Box Quilt block tutorial I did recently. It is an easy, beginner-friendly block that can be colored and/or arranged in a variety of ways so you can make a quilt that is uniquely your own - even scrappy! Read on to learn the simple steps to create this lovely block.
Learn How to Make the Bonnie Scotland Quilt Block - a Pinwheel Variation Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Bonnie Scotland quilt block is so fun and fast to sew together! The pattern creates a pinwheel and/or windmill design by itself but when multiple blocks are sewn together, another pinwheel appears! Let's get sewing!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Tutorials
The Box Quilt Block - an Easy, Beginner-Friendly Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's sew up this traditional Box Quilt block today. It is beginner-friendly and you could dig into your stash and/or scraps to make a beautiful quilt. This pattern is a little different than other Box Quilt blocks you can find online and is attributed to Nancy Page. Using only squares and rectangles, the block goes together fast! Let's check it out!
The Traditional Starburst Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This gorgeous star quilt block is a delight for the eyes! The large 16" Starburst block also makes a wonderful secondary design when made into a quilt. I'll break down each part of the block into doable steps so you can successfully sew the block together.
