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Sampler Quilt Block Layout - What Happens to All the Blocks from the Tutorials?
Posted by Elaine Huff on
I love sampler quilts. How about you? Have you made a Block of the Month sampler quilt - or just your own sampler quilt? So all the blocks from the tutorials I've been doing are really adding up! What to do with them all??? Make a sampler quilt, of course.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Quilt Layouts
Flying Dutchman Quilt Block Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's sew together a Flying Dutchman quilt block. The Flying Dutchman block is a variation of the Dutchman's Puzzle block. It is composed of four Flying Geese units, four Hourglass units, and four rectangles so not very difficult and it makes an interesting design. Let's get started!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Tutorials
How Did You Get Started Quilting?
Posted by Elaine Huff on
I always am intrigued by how quilters got into this wonderful hobby. Did you start at an early age? Were your mothers and/or grandmothers quilters? Did a TV show spark an interest? A friend?
- Tags: Miscellaneous
Free Weathervane Variation Quilt Block Pattern
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today we're going to piece together this traditional Weathervane Variation quilt block. What makes this Weathervane quilt block different is the pinwheel in the middle! Not hard to do - just squares and Flying Geese units - so let's get started!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
All About Interfacings
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Whenever you make a tote or bag or purse, you need some sort of product to add some stability and structure to your project. But there are so many choices! Which is the best kind?
- Tags: Tips
