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Let's take a look at the Salt Lake City quilt block today. It is easier to sew together than you might think because I'll show you a simple method to...

Get this beginner-friendly, two-block PDF quilt pattern instantly so you can start creating your next quilting jewel that will become a beautiful addition to your home! The Duck Crossing quilt pattern...

Today let's take a look at how to piece the traditional quilt block called God's Eye. This 16" block uses mostly Half Square Triangles (HST) and Flying Geese components along...

The Quarter Log Cabin (which is also known as the Half Log Cabin) quilt block is a super easy beginner-friendly quilt block. The pattern is great for making scrappy quilts...

Loop the Loop Quilt Block Pattern! Get this 10-step beginner-friendly PDF quilt block pattern instantly so you can start creating your next masterpiece that will have your friends and family...

Awhile back I did a tutorial for the traditional Shoofly quilt block and a variation that I call the Disappearing Shoofly block. I had quite a few requests to see a whole quilt made...

Today let's look at another way to piece the Trees in the Park quilt block. This method uses a Four Patch for the basic layout and is composed with only...

The Trees in the Park quilt block stands as a testament to the timeless beauty of this craft. This classic design looks amazingly modern and is a quick and delightful...

Today let's create a charming Four Patch Scrappy Heart quilt block that is perfect for a Valentine's Day project. This beginner-friendly tutorial offers a simple yet captivating design, using scrap...

The Sandhills Star quilt block, steeped in tradition and sometimes referred to as the "Blossoming Cactus" block, was first published in the Kansas City Star. While obviously being a star...

The Beggar's Blocks (or Roman Square or Cats and Mice) is a very easy quilt block. With only rectangles and a square, the block goes together so quickly! While it...

Today let's look at the Crossroads America quilt block. It has several other names - City Park, Flower Fields, Galaxy, Night Watch, Under Blue Mountain Skies, etc. That's a bunch! The components of...

Let's learn how to make the Electric Fan block which reminds me of an old-fashioned fan. This variation of a Pinwheel block uses three colors and is made entirely of Hourglass units! It's quick...

Let's take a look at how to sew the All Hallows quilt block. This traditional star block makes a beautiful secondary Pinwheel design when multiple blocks are sewn together. It...

Here's a tutorial for a scrappy pine tree quilt block that I'm calling Spruce. This is a large (20" x 20") block that will be great for a holiday wall...

I ran across this easy quilt block and thought it would make a great beginner-friendly tutorial. The Diamond Panes block by Nancy Cabot is similar to ones you find when...

This classic quilt block called Memory Block goes together easily to make a beautiful quilt. It uses just half square triangles, hourglass patches, squares, and one rectangle to make a...

The Cups and Saucers quilt block is a quick one to sew and makes a stunning quilt. I've chosen to make a scrappy version but it looks great as a...

Today let's learn how to piece this lovely star block called Blueberry Pie. With a name like that, what's not to love! It is made with Half Square Triangles, Flying...

This version of the Alabama Quilt Block is great as an alternating chain block and also creates a lovely quilt all on its own. The block is quick and easy...

The Green Mountain Star quilt is a lovely large quilt block that makes for a beautiful quilt. Also known as Aunt Mary's Star the block uses snowballed rectangles, Hourglass and...