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Free Fair and Square Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's sew together a Fair and Square quilt block today! This 12" traditional block appeared in the Kansas City Star and is a fun easy block to put together. Let's get started!
Wandering Star Free Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at the Wandering Star quilt block. This traditional quilt block is a variation of the Friendship Star block. It's quick and easy - if you can sew together a Half-Square Triangle, you're good to go! Let's get started.
Easy Single Chain and Knot Quilt Block - a Single Irish Chain Variation
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today we're going to sew together this easy beginner block called the Single Chain and Knot. It is a variation of the Single Irish Chain block and makes a lovely quilt all by itself or you could use it as an alternating block along with a focus block.
Free Pattern - Shoofly Quilt Block and a Variation
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 or Fight, Simplicity, and Hole in the Barn Door. Today I'll show you the Plain Jane version plus a simple variation that totally changes the look.
Easy Quilt Block Pattern - Santa Fe Trail
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 we're concerned with was designed by Judy Martin. It's quick to sew together and you can use 2.5" strips for the entire block! Let's get sewing!
