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Churn Dash Quilt Block and Variation
Posted by Elaine Huff on
So today we're going to look at the easy beginner Churn Dash quilt block. I also did a variation that I'll show at the end. This is one of those basic traditional quilt blocks that can be used in many different ways. Of course being a basic block, it has lots of other names like Broken Plate, Double Monkey Wrench, Fisherman's Reel, Puss in the Corner, and Quail's Nest to name a few!
Traditional Quilt Block Pattern - Grandma's Choice
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at the traditional quilt block Grandma's Choice! Of course, it goes by several other names - Fanny's Favorite, Diamond Ring, Old Favorite, etc. And there are other blocks called Grandma's (or Grandmother's) Choice!
How to Sew a Basic Snowball Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Snowball Block is another simple block that can be used in making other blocks and it also makes a good alternating block in a quilt.
How to Sew a Basic Hourglass or Quarter Square Triangle Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The hourglass patch/block goes by several names – quarter-square triangle is a more common one. It starts out as a half-square triangle patch so the first part of this tutorial is much the same as my post on that subject.
Free Pattern for a Basic Roman Stripe Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The super easy Roman Stripe quilt block can be used by itself or as a component of lots of other blocks. I’ve always called it a Rail Fence block, but I guess the name “Rail Fence” is for blocks that have more than 3 stripes in them – so I guess my fence only has 3 rails in it – lol!
