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Square Within Squares Quilt Block Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Square Within Squares Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's sew together a Square Within Squares quilt block. This is not the same as the basic Square in a Square block but some of the components are the same. It is a fairly easy block to complete so let's get started!

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Scrappy Quilt Block Tutorial - Old Grey Goose

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Scrappy Quilt Block Tutorial - Old Grey Goose
Today let's look at this scrappy quilt block called Old Grey Goose. It is pretty easy to put together and is a great way to use up those scraps you've been saving! Additionally, I have an alternate method for completing this block that I'll show you at the end. 

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Road to Tennessee Quilt Block Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Road to Tennessee Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's look at the quick and easy Road to Tennessee quilt block. There are lots of ways to arrange this block but we'll start with the original. Let's get sewing!

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Easy Railroad Quilt Block Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Easy Railroad Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's sew together this easy Railroad quilt block. With only half square triangles and four-patches, this block goes together quickly and easily. I decided to do this block as a scrappy block and I think it turned out great but you could certainly do it with only a light and a dark or medium fabric. 

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Joyce's Mystery Quilt Block - Free Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Joyce's Mystery Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
Today let's look at Joyce's Mystery quilt block. Traditionally, this block has a light center with a dark frame around it but I wanted to see what it looked like with a fussy cut piece in the center. So I dug into my scraps and found this large floral on a dark purple background and put a lighter frame around that - what a difference!

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