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How to Sew the Salt Lake City Quilt Block - a Lovely Traditional Pieced Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Let's take a look at the Salt Lake City quilt block today. It is easier to sew together than you might think because I'll show you a simple method to piece that one complicated-looking component.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Nine Patch Blocks, Tutorials
How to Sew the God's Eye Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's take a look at how to piece the traditional quilt block called God's Eye. This 16" block uses mostly Half Square Triangles (HST) and Flying Geese components along with squares and a Square in a Square center unit. It is a stunning block!
- Tags: Tutorials
How to Sew the Quarter Log Cabin or Half Log Cabin Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
The Quarter Log Cabin (which is also known as the Half Log Cabin) quilt block is a super easy beginner-friendly quilt block. The pattern is great for making scrappy quilts but can make a stunning planned quilt as well. Let's dive in to the basic instructions and then look at several ways you can easily modify the block to create a quilt that is uniquely your own!
Free Disappearing Shoofly Quilt Pattern
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Awhile back I did a tutorial for the traditional Shoofly quilt block and a variation that I call the Disappearing Shoofly block. I had quite a few requests to see a whole quilt made with this variation (and I wanted to make a quilt with the block too) so here it is!
- Tags: PDF Patterns, Quilt Layouts, Tutorials
How to Piece a Four Patch Trees in the Park Quilt Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's look at another way to piece the Trees in the Park quilt block. This method uses a Four Patch for the basic layout and is composed with only squares and Half Square Triangles. I also played with color to create a different look when the block is made into a quilt.
- Tags: 12" Blocks, Tutorials
