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The Easy Traditional Quilt Block Called Triplet

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The Easy Traditional Quilt Block Called Triplet
The Triplet quilt block is easy to create and makes an interesting quilt. With only Hourglass units and squares plus using only two colors, it goes together quickly. It was first published in the Kansas City Star publication. 

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Mother's Choice Traditional Quilt Block Pattern

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Mother's Choice Traditional Quilt Block Pattern
Today let's put together this traditional Mother's Choice quilt block! The Mother's Choice block is basically a weather vane variation that goes by a few other names such as Dove at the Windows, Fringed Square, and Laurel Wreath. There's quite a bit of sewing so let's get started!

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A Traditional Wheel of Fortune Quilt Block Tutorial

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A Traditional Wheel of Fortune Quilt Block Tutorial
The center of this Wheel of Fortune block is a great place to showcase a special fabric or embroidery design. This version also creates a secondary diamond shape in between blocks. The block also goes by the names Rising Sun, Wheel of Luck, and Buttons and Bows.

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Tile Puzzle Variation Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial

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Tile Puzzle Variation Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
This variation of the Tile Puzzle block makes an awesome looking quilt and is beginner friendly! It uses only squares and half square triangle units to create a complex-looking block. 

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How to Make the Traditional Quilt Block called Fox and Geese

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How to Make the Traditional Quilt Block called Fox and Geese
This Fox and Geese block is a great block to practice making flying geese blocks. It is a good scrappy or planned block that looks wonderful in a quilt! Let's get started!

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