Traditional Quilt Block – Friendship Block
Today we’re going to create the traditional quilt block called Friendship Block – not to be confused with the Friendship Star quilt block! It is a lovely block that finishes at 12″ square and uses…
Today we’re going to create the traditional quilt block called Friendship Block – not to be confused with the Friendship Star quilt block! It is a lovely block that finishes at 12″ square and uses…
Today we’re going to sew together the traditional Summer Wind Quilt Block. We’ve had our share of wind this summer so I thought this block was appropriate! A little bit of history – this block…
Today we’re going to piece together a traditional quilt block called Four Corners. When I was a wee girl, we lived in Farmington, NM and I remember going to Four Corners and standing in four…
Looking to add a touch of charm and movement to your next quilt? The Garden Path quilt block is a beautiful choice! This 12″ block features a diamond-shaped frame that gently guides the eye through your…
Let’s sew an Aunt Sukey’s Choice quilt block today! This 12″ finished block appeared in the Ladies Art Company publication way back when. It is a sweet traditional block that sews up quickly! Let’s get…
Here’s a last minute Christmas gift I made shortly before Christmas. A simple mug rug using Quiltsmart fusible grid interfacing and Hobbs fusible batting. (I lost my pictures in the original blog post and when…
Today we’re going to look at a different way to sew a Mrs. Bryan’s Choice quilt block. I debated about which way to teach this block and then decided I would do a tutorial on…
Let’s learn how to sew a Mrs. Bryan’s Choice quilt block today. This uncomplicated 12″ block is made using just Flying Geese and squares for a classic look. The traditional coloring is for three colors…
Let’s learn how to sew a Birds in the Air quilt block! This easy block is used in making lots of other blocks. Hmm, if you put it on point, it could be called Fish in the…
Let’s sew together a 12″ Union Star Quilt Block today! This one looks a lot harder than it really is so let’s get started! Fabric Requirements for a 12″ Finished Union Star Quilt Block: Light/White:…
Today let’s look at the traditional quilt block called Turkey in the Straw. Of course this block has several other names – Joy Bells, Eight Hands Around, Swing in the Center. The names Turkey in…
Today let’s piece together a Windblown quilt block! It’s been so windy lately, I figured that a tutorial for the Windblown block was in order! This block can be constructed entirely of half-square triangles (HST)…
Today let’s work on this traditional quilt block that has no name! That doesn’t happen very often – maybe we should decide on a name for it. The block finishes at 12″ square. I usually…
This 8″ Windmill Quilt Block is similar to the Pinwheel block but with an extra zip to it. Let’s sew one together today. First I’m going to show the traditional way of constructing this block.…
The Paddle Wheel quilt block that I’m going to show you goes together quickly because of the strip sets. It is put together using partial seam construction but not hard at all. I should mention…
The Streak of Lightning quilt block tutorial that I did a while back has been really popular and I had a couple of requests for layouts so here they are! If you missed the tutorial, you can…
Here’s another quilt block to use up those skinny strips you’ve been saving! The Four Patch Log Cabin quilt block is easy to do and finishes at 10″ square. I’m not sure why it’s called…
Today let’s sew together a Braced Star quilt block! It finishes at 12″ and goes together on a diagonal grid. I also have several layout ideas toward the end of the post to help spark…
I’ve had a couple of requests for layouts of the Four Patch Log Cabin quilt block that I did a while back. Here are a few different ways you can lay out the blocks. You…
Let’s sew together this easy quilt block pattern called Album. Yes, I know, there are lots of other quilt blocks out there that are also named Album. I think (no scientific research on this) that…
Today let’s sew together this traditional quilt block called Hot Cross. I assume it’s named after hot cross buns but that’s only a guess! It is easier than it looks so let’s get started! Fabric…