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A Different Kind of Windmill Quilt Block
This easy Windmill block is made entirely of Half Square Triangles and squares - super quick! Plus it creates secondary windmills when sewn in a quilt.
Read MoreEasy Hidden Star Quilt Block Tutorial
The Hidden Star is quick and easy to sew together. Plus, this charming traditional design can be made with more than three colors to totally change the look!
Read MoreEasy Quilt Block Tutorial - Great for Beginners!
The Linoleum quilt block is so easy, you'll have a quilt made in a flash and it creates a wonderful secondary design! The block is made with just squares, rectangles,...
Read MoreProvidence Quilt Block Pattern - Beginner Friendly
This easy method of creating the traditional Providence Quilt block goes together quickly. You'll have a stunning quilt done in no time! Let's get sewing!
Read MorePinwheel Quilt Block Pattern
The pattern for a basic little Pinwheel block is so easy and so versatile. It is used in making so many other blocks but is also great on its own. The Pinwheel block also...
Read MoreEasy Rosebud Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's look at this Rosebud quilt block. Other blocks go by the same name but this one first appeared in the publication called Aunt Martha Studios and it is...
Read MoreEasy Picket Fence Quilt Block Tutorial
This beginner friendly Picket Fence quilt block is really quick to create and can be arranged a number of ways for different looking quilts!
Read MoreEasy Chain and Hourglass Quilt Block Tutorial
This quick and easy Chain and Hourglass quilt block is great for beginners. You only need two fabrics (a light and a dark) but I think it would be nice...
Read MoreFree Jacob's Ladder Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's sew together a 12" Jacob's Ladder quilt block. It's an easy block that has a lot of variations but today we'll look at one of the more basic...
Read MoreHow to Create an Easy Version of Dolly Madison's Star Quilt Block
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!
Read MoreHow to Make the Super Easy Patience Corners Quilt Block
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...
Read MoreAnother Easy Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial
With only two colors and easy piecing, this Ribbon Star goes together fast and looks great! I've included fabric requirements for a 13.5" finished block and a 9" finished block.
Read MoreHow to Sew the Easy Double Nine Patch Quilt Block
The Double Nine Patch quilt block is an easy but very versatile block - great for the beginner as well as more advanced quilters. It also is a good stash buster.
Read MoreScrappy Quilt Block Tutorial - Old Grey Goose
Today let's look at this scrappy quilt block called Old Grey Goose. It is pretty easy to put together and is a great way to use up those scraps you've been...
Read MoreRoad to Tennessee Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's look at the quick and easy Road to Tennessee quilt block. There are lots of ways to arrange this block but we'll start with the original. Let's get...
Read MoreEasy Railroad Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's sew together this easy Railroad quilt block. With only half square triangles and four-patches, this block goes together quickly and easily. I decided to do this block as a...
Read MoreMonkey Wrench Easy Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's look at the Monkey Wrench quilt block. It is an easy and quick block to sew together. The Monkey Wrench block has been around a long time - it was published...
Read MoreEasy Continental Quilt Block Tutorial
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...
Read MoreSeesaw Traditional Quilt Block Pattern
This traditional quilt block called Seesaw is a great beginner quilt block. It only uses four different fabrics and goes together fast! Let's get started!
Read MoreHow to Sew a Basic Square in a Square Block
The Square in a Square block is put together like the Snowball block and the Flying Geese block. It is a basic building block for quilting and is easy to do. Let's sew one together!
Read MoreHow to Sew a Basic Flying Geese Block
The Flying Geese patch is another basic building block of so many blocks and can be used in a variety of ways.
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