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How to Sew a Basic Four-Patch Quilt Block

Posted by Elaine Huff on

How to Sew a Basic Four-Patch Quilt Block
This is probably the simplest quilt block to piece together but it can be done in numerous ways and it is the building block (no pun intended!) for so many blocks. 

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Strips and Squares Free Quilt Block Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Strips and Squares Free Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's sew together the Strips and Squares quilt block that Nancy Page first published. I think the pattern has been around a lot longer though due to the number of names it goes by - Hand Weave, Handcraft, Handwoven, Interwoven, Over and Under, to name a few. I can see why it's popular - it's easy and produces a nice interwoven design when blocks are sewn together.

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Diamond Star Quilt Block Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Diamond Star Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's look at the Diamond Star quilt block. There are other blocks out there that go by the same name but this is the one published by Aunt Martha Studios. Traditionally, the block uses three colors plus the background but, once again, I had to add in another color. Let's get started!

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Tulip Lady Fingers Quilt Block Tutorial

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Tulip Lady Fingers Quilt Block Tutorial
Today let's look at the Tulip Lady Fingers quilt block. It's still a little early for tulips in my neck of the woods so this block is a welcome reminder that spring is just around the corner. This traditional block first appeared in the Ladies Art Company publication and is quick and easy. 

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Border to Border Book Review

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Border to Border Book Review
Today I'm doing something different. This book - Border to Border Historic Quilts and Quiltmakers of Montana by Annie Hanshew - was given to me by a dear friend and I'm absolutely in love with it. History and quilts - what's not to love!

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