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How to Make the Cups and Saucers Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
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...
Read MoreHow to Sew the Blueberry Pie Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
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...
Read MoreHow to Sew an Alabama Quilt Block Variation - a Free Tutorial
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...
Read MoreFree Green Mountain Star Quilt Block Tutorial
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...
Read MoreHow to Sew the Traditional Empire Cross Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
The easy Empire Cross quilt block is a wonderful traditional block that creates wonderful secondary designs when made into a quilt. With only half square triangles, snowballed corners, and rectangles,...
Read MoreHow to Sew this Star Geese Quilt Block Variation - a Free Tutorial
Today let's take a look at my variation of the traditional Star Geese quilt block. The original is a nice block (I'll post a picture later in the tutorial) but...
Read MoreHow to Sew this Scrappy Quilt Block called Carol's Scrap Time Quilt - a Free Tutorial
The Carol's Scrap Time Quilt block is a great way to use up a bunch of scraps and create a beautiful quilt at the same time. It is fairly easy...
Read MoreHow to Sew the Traditional Kansas Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
The Kansas Star (or Crystal Star) quilt block is a classic block that first appeared in print in the Kansas City Star publication. The block is made entirely of square...
Read MoreThe Traditional Arrowheads Quilt Block - Free Tutorial for this Classic Block
Let's take a look at the Arrowheads quilt block by Nancy Page. It also is called Crow's Foot by the Ladies Art Company. There are lots of pieces and steps...
Read More40 + of the Best Free Scrappy Quilt Block Tutorials
Here are more than 40 of our most popular scrappy quilt block tutorials to help inspire you to create your next quilt! While most quilt blocks can be made scrappy,...
Read MoreEdna's Choice - a Quick, Easy, and Scrappy Quilt Block Tutorial - Beginner Friendly!
The Edna's Choice quilt block is so quick and easy to sew together to create a lovely quilt. Made with only squares and rectangles it's a great way to use up those...
Read MoreThe Alternating Block for Square in a Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
As promised, here's the tutorial for the alternating block for the Square in a Star quilt block that I did last week. This is a tweak on the classic alternating block for the...
Read MoreHow to Make the Square in a Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
This block is take off of the State Fair block I did a few weeks ago. With just a small change, another star was formed! This will be paired with another alternating...
Read MoreFree Tutorial for the Easy Friendship Quilt Block
Today let's look at this easy quilt block called Friendship Quilt. It is a traditional block and was first published in Hearth and Home. Using only squares and rectangles it is...
Read MoreHow 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!
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