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A Free Tutorial for Piecing the Merry Kite Quilt Block

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A Free Tutorial for Piecing the Merry Kite Quilt Block
This lovely traditional quilt block is easy to sew together. I can imagine a mother designing this block while watching her little boy flying a kite!

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Free Traditional Quilt Block Called Aztec Jewel

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Free Traditional Quilt Block Called Aztec Jewel

This classic quilt block is mostly made with Flying Geese and Half Square Triangles. While it's not a beginner block, it is fairly easy to sew together. Update: I've added some layout options at the end of the tutorial. The Aztec Jewel appeared in the Quilter's Newsletter and was designed by Virginia Outerbacker. It uses a light, a medium and a dark fabric and is very striking! Let's get sewing!   Fabric Requirements for a 12" Finished Aztec Jewel Quilt Block: Light/Ivory: 8 - 2" x 3.5" rectangles, 24 - 2" squares Medium/Coral: 12 - 2" x 3.5" rectangles, 2...

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Free Wedding Rings Quilt Block Pattern

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Free Wedding Rings Quilt Block Pattern
Looking for an alternative to the Double Wedding Ring quilt? Try out this easy Wedding Rings pattern instead using just Half Square Triangles and squares!

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Free Ohio Star Variation Quilt Block called Star Pattern

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Free Ohio Star Variation Quilt Block called Star Pattern
The Star Pattern block is a variation of the popular Ohio Star block. What makes it fun is the star that forms when blocks are sewn together!

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Easy (and Scrappy!) Star Quilt Block Tutorial - Keith's Star

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Easy (and Scrappy!) Star Quilt Block Tutorial - Keith's Star
This scrappy star block is great for beginners because you can't lose your star points! It is a new and improved variation of a pattern I made a few years ago.

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