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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Today, I'm excited to walk you through the charming and straightforward process of creating the Courthouse Steps quilt block. This block, a delightful variation of the classic Log Cabin, is not only...

Sewing a Log Cabin block is fairly easy – just straight sewing. However, it is important to have an accurate 1/4″ seam allowance. For my example, I’m using 2″ strips and squares,...

Let’s learn how to sew a simple Friendship Star block. This block is one of my favorite blocks to put together. It goes together fast and its called “Friendship Star”! It’s gotta...

Today we’re going to put together a 6-Grid Chain block. This block makes a great alternating block to showcase fancy or more difficult blocks – think star blocks, or Dresden plate...

Today we’re going to put together the easy Bear Tracks quilt block! This is another variation of the traditional Bear Paw block. The Bear Tracks block that we are sewing today uses 4 colored fabrics...

Today we’re going to sew together a China Doll quilt block! The block is comprised only of squares, rectangles, and half-square triangles - making it a beginner-friendly block! Easy but intricate-looking....

Today let’s put together a variation of the traditional Bear Paw quilt block. There are lots of other names for this block like The Best Friend, Bear’s Tracks, Bear’s Foot, Cat’s Paw,...

Today let’s learn how to piece this 12″ Prairie Queen quilt block! The Prairie Queen block also appeared in the Hearth & Home publication under the name True Blue. Since I’m a prairie girl,...