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How to Create an Easy Version of Dolly Madison's Star Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at a simple version of the traditional Dolly (or Dolley) Madison's Star quilt block. This version is easy to sew together and looks great!
- Tags: 9" Blocks, Eight Pointed Star Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials, Tutorials_Beginning Blocks
Two of the Best Quilting Books for Beginners
Posted by Elaine Huff on
These are two of the best "how to quilt" books that I have found. I couldn't decide which one I like best, so I'm recommending them both. The first one is All Things Quilting by Alex Anderson and the second is First-Time Quiltmaking by Landauer Publishing. Both books are great beginners' guides to quilting and both are good reference books for quilters of all levels of expertise.
- Tags: Miscellaneous, Reviews, Tips
How to Create a Pinwheel Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The name of this block is Pinwheel Quilt but I'm not sure why - there's no pinwheel in it! Learn an easy way to get those on-point four square patches to fit.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Tunnels Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at the Tunnels quilt block and several layout options. It is an interesting block because when you create a quilt with this block, a secondary diamond pattern shows up where the blocks join together. Let's get sewing!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Free Amish Star Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Amish Star block is easier to construct than it looks. The design is based on a Nine Patch block with Half Square Triangles, Flying Geese and squares making up the patches.
