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Easy Arkansas Traveler Quilt Block - Free Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Easy Arkansas Traveler Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
Today let's sew together an Arkansas Traveler quilt block. This Ladies Art Company block is a spool-type block and is an easy block to put together. Of course, there are other Arkansas Traveler blocks out there - one has a lovely diamond shape design. But let's get started on this one!

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Quick Binding with Flange Free PDF Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Quick Binding with Flange Free PDF Tutorial
I recently found this tutorial for a flange binding that uses fusible thread so no pinning necessary! I'm going to have to try this on my next quilt. 

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Cats and Mice Free Quilt Block Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Cats and Mice Free Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's work on a Cats and Mice quilt block as published in the Ladies Art Company publication. This traditional quilt block was originally done with only a light and a dark fabric but, you know me, I had to add in a medium. It's an easy block that goes together quick, so let's get started!

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Broken Window Quilt Block Free Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Broken Window Quilt Block Free Tutorial
Today let's take a look at this Broken Window quilt block from the Kansas City Star publication. Once again, there are other blocks out there called Broken Window - that's just the way it is. This block isn't very difficult - if you can do Half Square Triangles and Flying Geese, you're good to go! Let's get started.

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Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's sew together a Ribbon Star quilt block. There are a couple of other blocks that go by the same name but this is the one that first appeared in the Ladies Art Company publication. Traditionally, this block is done with only one color and the background but I had to put my own spin on it.

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