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How to Create the Easy Corn and Beans (or Northwind) Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today let's take a look at the Corn and Beans quilt block. This easy, beginner-friendly block also goes by the name of Northwind. The block uses only half square triangles...
Read MoreHow to Piece the Alternating Quilt Block for the State Fair Block - a Free Tutorial
In my last blog post tutorial, we looked at the State Fair Block which was traditionally made with a specific alternating block. Today, we'll sew together that alternating block!
Read MoreHow to Sew the Traditional State Fair Block - a Free Quilting Tutorial
Today let's look at this lovely star quilt block called State Fair Block. There are several blocks that go by the same name but we'll look at this older one....
Read MoreHow to Make the Traditional Four Squares Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Let's take a look at this classic quilt block called Four Squares. It is fairly easy with just squares, rectangles and flying geese components and creates a secondary star design...
Read More30 + Easy Quilt Block Tutorials for the Beginning Quilter
Here's a list (with links) of over 30 easy quilt blocks. So whether you're a beginning or experienced quilter, the list will provide creative inspiration. Many of the tutorials also...
Read MoreEasy Lost Ships Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today let's create this traditional Lost Ships quilt block. There are similar quilt blocks that are also called Lost Ships but I chose this one for the tutorial. Plus it's...
Read More30 + of the Best Star Quilt Block Patterns
Here are more than 30 of our most popular star quilt block patterns to help inspire you to create your next quilt!
Read MoreHow to Make the Traditional Columbian Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today let's learn how to piece this beautiful Columbian Star quilt block. The block was first published by the Ladies Art Company - a company that was formed in 1889...
Read MoreHow to Create a Different Kind of Kaleidoscope Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today let's look at the Kaleidoscope quilt block designed by Nancy Page. This block is not at all like the more modern blocks by the same name. It's a large...
Read MoreHow to Make the Arrow Crown Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today let's take a look at the traditional Arrow Crown quilt block. This classic block uses Hourglass, Half-Square Triangles and Flying Geese to make a stunning block. Part weathervane, part...
Read More20 + of the Best Pinwheel Quilt Block Patterns
Here are more than 20 of our most popular pinwheel quilt block patterns to help inspire you to create your next quilt!
Read MoreSuper Easy Georgia Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Let's sew together this easy block. The Georgia quilt block is a traditional design that was published in Hearth & Home, a crafting magazine, and later in Workbasket as the...
Read MoreHow to Create this Variation of the Chain and Knots Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today let's sew together this easy, beginner-friendly variation of the Chain and Knots quilt block. Typically, I use this type of block alternating with a more complicated block but it...
Read MoreHow to Make the Traditional Watermill Quilt Block - Free Tutorial for this Quick and Easy Block
Today let's look at this classic quilt block called Watermill that was originally published in Grandmother Clark's Patchwork Quilt Designs circa 1930. This easy block traditionally is made with just...
Read MoreHow to Create this Crowned Star Variation Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Let's sew together this variation of the Crowned Star quilt block. It is a very pretty traditional block that uses half-square triangles, modified flying geese, and snowball units. The original...
Read MoreHow to Sew the Calgary Stampede Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today let's sew up this really pretty Calgary Stampede quilt block. It is much easier to put together than it looks! The traditional coloring for the block is monochromatic (a...
Read MoreHow to Make This Sampler Quilt - a Free Tutorial
When I shared this Sampler quilt with my email list, they wanted to know which blocks I used. So this tutorial will go through each of the 12 blocks and...
Read MoreThe Super Easy Broken Dish (or Dishes) Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's piece together this scrappy version of the easy Broken Dishes quilt block. The block traditionally is completely done with scraps but looks great with only two colors -...
Read MoreAnother Scrappy Heart Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
As Valentine's Day is just around the corner, here's another scrappy Heart quilt block. This block is easy and goes together fast. I'm also including fabric requirements for 6", 8",...
Read More7 Orphan Quilt Blocks Reimagined
Recently I realized I had 12 orphan blocks (also known as UFOs) that would go together in a scrappy-looking sampler quilt. The only problem was that six of them were...
Read MoreHow to Piece the Traditional Quilt Block called Pinwheels and Sawtooth
Today let's sew together the Pinwheels and Sawtooth quilt block! With only Half Square Triangles, it goes together quick and easy. Traditionally, this block is only made with two colors and a light...
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