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From Block to Quilt - Making the Columbian Star Quilt Block Into a Wall Hanging
Posted by Elaine Huff on
I fell in love with the Columbian Star quilt block when I did the tutorial for it awhile back. I wanted to do something with it but didn't have very much of the background fabric so I figured it would go into a sample quilt someday.
Well, lo and behold, while looking for some other fabric, I found a fat quarter of the background! It took some finagling but I did get it to work. Follow along as I show you what I did.
- Tags: Miscellaneous, Tutorials
Darting Birds - A Beginner-Friendly Traditional Quilt Block Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's sew together the super easy Darting Birds quilt block! Using only half square triangles and squares, this traditional block goes together fast. As simple as it is, Darting Birds makes for several different layouts.
How to Sew a Lone Star Quilt Block - Not Your Traditional Lone Star
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's take a look at this Lone Star quilt block. This block's creation is attributed to Alice Brooks, a name created by a New York needlework syndicate called Old Chelsea Station (among several other names). It is not the traditional quilt pattern that I associate with Lone Star but it is an easy and fun block.
How to Make this Variation of the Massachusetts Quilt Block - a Free Blog Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's look at this variation of the Massachusetts quilt block today. Using only Half Square Triangle and Hourglass blocks plus two squares, it goes together quickly to create a lovely design. Traditionally, the block is made with only a light and a dark fabric but I wanted to create a block that would show off the design possibilities with four colors.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
How to Sew the Crow's Nest Quilt Block, an Easy, Traditional Variation of the Monkey Wrench Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's learn how to sew the Crow's Nest quilt block. This charming block is beginner-friendly as it is made entirely of Half Square Triangle, rectangles and one square - super quick to sew.
