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Jackknife Quilt Block Layouts with Fabric Requirements
Posted by Elaine Huff on
I so enjoyed piecing together the Jackknife quilt block and then even more enthralled when I saw what it looked like put in a quilt. I just had to do a blog post on layout options. Let's jump in!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Quilt Layouts, Tutorials
Jackknife Traditional Quilt Block Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's look at this traditional quilt block called Jackknife (also known as Treasure Chest, and Night and Noon). I was perplexed about doing the strips sets for the corner units and getting the strips the right width so they would work in the block. So here's my method (no bias edges) for constructing the Jackknife! Let's get started!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
Free Arrowhead Star Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's sew together an Arrowhead Star Quilt Block! The Kansas City Star gave it this name but it goes by a host of other names: Laurel Wreath (by Grandmother Clark), Many Pointed Star (by Nancy Cabot), Michigan Beauty (by Clara Stone), etc., etc. It seems that Arrowhead Star and Michigan Beauty are the two most common names.
Traditional Quilt Block - Castle Tower Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at the traditional quilt block called Castle Tower. I really don't see a castle tower in the design but the original maker (whoever that might be) must have! The block is pretty easy to do with on two main components. Let's get started!
- Tags: 9" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
All About Thread - Especially Specialty Thread
Posted by Elaine Huff on
There are so many threads to choose from - how does one decide? What about all those pretty specialty and decorative threads - will they work in my machine? If you have questions about thread, here's an article for you.
- Tags: Tips
