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Today let's sew together a Tangled Briars quilt block. This block is a variation of the Bear Paws or Bear Claws quilt block and is almost identical to the Bear Tracks quilt block...

Today let's sew together a traditional Cobwebs quilt block! This is a tribute to my housekeeping - lol! This block is a variation of the Shoofly block and is easy to put together...

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!

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...

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...

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...

Today we're going to look at this easy quilt block called the Santa Fe Trail. It's quick to sew together and you can use 2.5" strips for the entire block! Let's...

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...

The Prairie Flower quilt block is a sweet nod to simpler times, with a look that feels both timeless and welcoming. At 12″ finished, this block comes together quickly and...

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...

The Log Cabin quilt block is a timeless classic that has been a staple in quilting for generations. This 10.5" square block is built from a central square and strips—called...

The Steps to the Altar quilt block is an easy, beginner-friendly pattern made using nothing but half-square triangles and simple squares. It is a great block to use up your...

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,...