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What Do You Do With Those Orphan Quilt Blocks?

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What Do You Do With Those Orphan Quilt Blocks?
At some point, we quilters need some ideas for projects and quilts using orphan quilt blocks. Here are some ideas for making a small table topper.

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Free Pattern for the Summer Blooms Quilt Block

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Free Pattern for the Summer Blooms Quilt Block
This lovely traditional pieced block is really fun and easy to sew together. Use your favorite colors to create your Summer Blooms!

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Mr. Roosevelt's Necktie - a Free Quilt Block Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Mr. Roosevelt's Necktie - a Free Quilt Block Tutorial
Here's an easy quilt block that has a lot of color placement interpretations. Plus it makes a very interesting quilt! I have some layout examples at the end (including a scrappy one).

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12 Free and Easy Half Square Triangle Quilt Block Patterns

Posted by Elaine Huff on

12 Free and Easy Half Square Triangle Quilt Block Patterns
Here are 12 blocks that use only Half Square Triangle (HST) and squares. Easy, fun and pretty designs for the beginner or more advanced quilter.

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Two Easy Methods for Making Eight Half Square Triangle Quilt Blocks

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Two Easy Methods for Making Eight Half Square Triangle Quilt Blocks
Here are two methods for making eight Half Square Triangle blocks at once. One method worked great - the  other not so much!

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