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I fell in love with the Columbian Star quilt block when I did the tutorial for it awhile back. I wanted to do something with it but didn't have very much of...

Today let's sew together the super easy Darting Birds quilt block! Using only half square triangles and squares, this traditional block goes together fast. As simple as it is, Darting...

Today let's take a look at this Lone Star quilt block. This block's creation is attributed to Alice Brooks, a name created by a New York needlework syndicate called Old...

Let's look at this variation of the Massachusetts quilt block today. Using only Half Square Triangle and Hourglass blocks plus two squares, it goes together quickly to create a lovely...

Today let's learn how to sew the Crow's Nest quilt block. This charming block is beginner-friendly as it is made entirely of Half Square Triangle, rectangles and one square -...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Let's take a look at the Salt Lake City quilt block today. It is easier to sew together than you might think because I'll show you a simple method to...

Today let's take a look at how to piece the traditional quilt block called God's Eye. This 16" block uses mostly Half Square Triangles (HST) and Flying Geese components along...

The Quarter Log Cabin (which is also known as the Half Log Cabin) quilt block is a super easy beginner-friendly quilt block. The pattern is great for making scrappy quilts...

Awhile back I did a tutorial for the traditional Shoofly quilt block and a variation that I call the Disappearing Shoofly block. I had quite a few requests to see a whole quilt made...

Today let's look at another way to piece the Trees in the Park quilt block. This method uses a Four Patch for the basic layout and is composed with only...

The Trees in the Park quilt block stands as a testament to the timeless beauty of this craft. This classic design looks amazingly modern and is a quick and delightful...

Today let's create a charming Four Patch Scrappy Heart quilt block that is perfect for a Valentine's Day project. This beginner-friendly tutorial offers a simple yet captivating design, using scrap...

The Sandhills Star quilt block, steeped in tradition and sometimes referred to as the "Blossoming Cactus" block, was first published in the Kansas City Star. While obviously being a star...

The Beggar's Blocks (or Roman Square or Cats and Mice) is a very easy quilt block. With only rectangles and a square, the block goes together so quickly! While it...

Today let's look at the Crossroads America quilt block. It has several other names - City Park, Flower Fields, Galaxy, Night Watch, Under Blue Mountain Skies, etc. That's a bunch! The components of...

Let's take a look at how to sew the All Hallows quilt block. This traditional star block makes a beautiful secondary Pinwheel design when multiple blocks are sewn together. It...