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How to Make This Sampler Quilt - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
When I shared this Sampler quilt with my email list, they wanted to know which blocks I used. So this tutorial will go through each of the 12 blocks and the sashing and borders.
- Tags: Tutorials
The Super Easy Broken Dish (or Dishes) Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's piece together this scrappy version of the easy Broken Dishes quilt block. The block traditionally is completely done with scraps but looks great with only two colors - just make sure you have a lot of contrast between the colors.
Another Scrappy Heart Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
As Valentine's Day is just around the corner, here's another scrappy Heart quilt block. This block is easy and goes together fast. I'm also including fabric requirements for 6", 8", 10" and 12" blocks!
- Tags: 10" Blocks, 12" Blocks, 8" Blocks, Tutorials
7 Orphan Quilt Blocks Reimagined
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Recently I realized I had 12 orphan blocks (also known as UFOs) that would go together in a scrappy-looking sampler quilt. The only problem was that six of them were 8" or 9" blocks and six were 12". My solution was to add to the smaller blocks to make them 12" so they would all fit easily into a quilt top. In keeping with the sampler theme, they all had to be different, so here goes!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Tutorials
How to Piece the Traditional Quilt Block called Pinwheels and Sawtooth
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's sew together the Pinwheels and Sawtooth quilt block! With only Half Square Triangles, it goes together quick and easy. Traditionally, this block is only made with two colors and a light background, but as usual I had to be a bit different. I think the extra color adds more interest to the block.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Tutorials
