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The Alternating Block for Square in a Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 State Fair block. I love the traditional look it creates with the Square in a Star block plus it looks good on its own! Let's get sewing!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
How to Make the Square in a Star Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 block that will be the next tutorial. Let's check out what I'm calling the Square in a Star quilt block!
Free Tutorial for the Easy Friendship Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 quick and easy to sew together.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
How to Create the Easy Corn and Beans (or Northwind) Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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 and squares, can be scrappy, and has lots of layout options that I'll show you at the end of the tutorial.
How to Piece the Alternating Quilt Block for the State Fair Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
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!
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
