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How to Sew this Variation of the Pinwheel Star Quilt Block or Brenda's Star
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This variation of the Pinwheel Star block uses flying geese, half square triangles and squares to create a center star with partial stars around it. While it has a lot of pieces, it's easier to sew together than the traditional block. Let's get started!
How to Sew a Starshadow Traditional Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's look at this cute star block called Starshadow. It is fairly easy to sew together - just lots of pieces! This block first appeared in the Quilter's Newsletter publication and is a lovely traditional block.
How to Keep Your Binding Strips Under Control
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Learn this trick for keeping a long binding strip under control while sewing it to the quilt.
Beginner Friendly Nine Patch Variation Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This easy block uses just squares and rectangles to create a design that alternates light and dark fabrics for a delightful quilt. While the units can be made like a typical Nine Patch block, I've chosen to eliminate some seams by using rectangles in place of some of the squares.
Free Traditional Pieced Butterfly Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
This Butterfly quilt block is a pieced quilt block that is fairly easy to sew together. Most butterfly blocks are paper pieced or applique, so this one is different!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Tutorials
