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Easy Four Patch Block Called Hay's Corner

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Easy Four Patch Block Called Hay's Corner
The Hay's Corner uses simple blocks to create a more complex design. Easy, beginner friendly and quick to sew together. Let's get started!

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Blazing Arrows - A Traditional Quilt Block with Modern Appeal

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Blazing Arrows - A Traditional Quilt Block with Modern Appeal
Create this traditional block using only two fabrics. The high contrast between light and dark colors makes for a stunning graphic design. The block also goes by the name Blazing Arrow Point. 

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A Different Kind of Windmill Quilt Block

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A Different Kind of Windmill Quilt Block
This easy Windmill block is made entirely of Half Square Triangles and squares - super quick! Plus it creates secondary windmills when sewn in a quilt. 

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Quilt Book Reviews - Quick as a Wink and Fat Quarter Quilting Fun

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Quilt Book Reviews - Quick as a Wink and Fat Quarter Quilting Fun
Looking for inspiration? Here are two books by Fabric Cafe - one is for precuts and the other is for three yard quilts. Easy, quick and satisfying!

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Sunny Lanes Quilt Block - a Scrappy Tutorial

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Sunny Lanes Quilt Block - a Scrappy Tutorial
This scrappy version of the Sunny Lanes quilt block  is easy to sew together and creates great graphic interest in a quilt! Plus it uses of a ton of 2" squares.

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