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How to Sew This Easy, Scrappy Split Nine Patch Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

How to Sew This Easy, Scrappy Split Nine Patch Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today I dug into my scraps to bring you this tutorial for a beginner-friendly, scrappy block called Split Nine Patch. With only Half Square Triangles and squares, the block goes together quickly and has lots of layout options.

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How to Create the Orion's Wheel Quilt Block - Free Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

How to Create the Orion's Wheel Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
Let's sew together an Orion's Wheel block today! The block is fairly easy and uses only half square triangles, flying geese and squares in its construction.

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How to Create the Traditional Holiday Crossing Quilt Block

Posted by Elaine Huff on

How to Create the Traditional Holiday Crossing Quilt Block
Let's look at this interesting Holiday Crossing quilt block today. It is fairly easy to sew together and creates a lovely secondary design when multiple blocks are sewn together.

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Another Chain and Hourglass Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Another Chain and Hourglass Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
This Chain and Hourglass quilt block is quick and easy to sew together and creates interesting designs when sewn into a quilt. 

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Free Tutorial for the Easy Variable Star Quilt Block

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Free Tutorial for the Easy Variable Star Quilt Block
Today let's look at this easy Variable Star. First off - it goes by a ton of different names: Happy Home, Star of Virginia, Henry of the West, Star of Hope, Flying Crow to name a few! 

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