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Traditional Quilt Block Pattern - Grandma's Choice

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Traditional Quilt Block Pattern - Grandma's Choice
Today let's look at the traditional quilt block Grandma's Choice! Of course, it goes by several other names - Fanny's Favorite, Diamond Ring, Old Favorite, etc. And there are other blocks called Grandma's (or Grandmother's) Choice! 

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Free Pattern - Interlocking O's Quilt Block

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Free Pattern - Interlocking O's Quilt Block
Today we're going to sew together this modern-looking traditional quilt block called Interlocking O's. The pattern is attributed to Doris Dace but I couldn't find any more information about it other than that. 

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Cluster of Stars Quilt Block Free Tutorial

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Cluster of Stars Quilt Block Free Tutorial
Today let's sew together this cute Cluster of Stars quilt block! While you could certainly just make little 6" Ohio Star blocks, the method of construction I'm going to show you makes for fewer seams. 

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What Makes a Traditional Quilt "Traditional"

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What Makes a Traditional Quilt "Traditional"
So what is it that makes a traditional quilt "traditional"? To find out we need to look at a little bit of the history of quilt making in the U.S.

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Free Tutorial - Flight of Fancy Traditional Quilt Block

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Free Tutorial - Flight of Fancy Traditional Quilt Block
Today I'm going to show you how to piece together the traditional quilt block called Flight of Fancy. I really had fun putting this block together and I hope you do too. 

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