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Heart Quilt Block Tutorial and Layout Options

    It’s just about February so I thought I’d share my favorite Heart Quilt Block. It’s an easy block and uses up some of those pink or red scraps I know you have! Let’s get started!… 

    Providence Quilt Block Pattern – Beginner Friendly

      The Providence quilt block is a classic star design that comes together quickly and is perfect for confident beginners and seasoned quilters alike. Finishing at 10″, this block uses straightforward piecing to create a crisp,… 

      Easy Continental Quilt Block Tutorial

        Today let’s give this quick and easy Continental quilt block a try! With only half square triangles, squares, and rectangles, the Continental goes together in a flash. It’s a great traditional star-type block. Typically it’s… 

        Pinwheel Quilt Block Pattern

          The pattern for a basic little Pinwheel block is so easy and so versatile. It is used in making so many other blocks but is also great on its own. The Pinwheel block also makes… 

          Seesaw Traditional Quilt Block Pattern

            This traditional quilt block called Seesaw is a great confident beginner quilt block that experienced quilters will enjoy too. With only snowballed rectangles and flying geese, the block creates a pinwheel in the center that… 

            Free Fair and Square Quilt Block Tutorial

              Let’s sew together a Fair and Square quilt block today! This 12″ traditional block appeared in the Kansas City Star and is a fun easy block to put together. Let’s get started! Update: I now have… 

              Easy Picket Fence Quilt Block Tutorial

                Today let’s sew together a Picket Fence quilt block. This beginner-friendly block is really quick to create and can be arranged a number of ways for different looking quilts! There are also several other blocks… 

                Easy Chain and Hourglass Quilt Block Tutorial

                  Today let’s look at the Chain and Hourglass quilt block. This quick and easy block is great for beginners. You only need two fabrics (a light and a dark) but I think it would be… 

                  Glory Be Quilt Block Free Tutorial

                    Today let’s sew together this easy, beginner-friendly Glory Be quilt block. I actually think this is four blocks with sashing but that’s not the way it’s presented. The Glory Be appeared in Quiltmaker in 1992.… 

                    Free Jacob’s Ladder Quilt Block Tutorial

                      Looking for a classic quilt block that’s easy to make and full of timeless charm? The Jacob’s Ladder block is a perfect choice! This 12″ block is made entirely with half-square triangles and simple squares,… 

                      Another Easy Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial

                        Today let’s sew together this Ribbon Star quilt block. With only two colors and easy piecing, this Ribbon Star goes together fast and looks great! I’ve included fabric requirements for a 13.5″ finished block and… 

                        Pinwheel Variation Quilt Block Tutorial

                          Today let’s look at this variation of the Pinwheel quilt block. While there is a basic Pinwheel block in the center, there’s a lot more going on! Made entirely of Half Square Triangles, this Pinwheel… 

                          How to Sew a Basic Four-Patch Quilt Block

                            The Four-Patch quilt block is probably the simplest quilt block to piece together but it can be done in numerous ways and it is the building block (no pun intended!) for so many blocks. The… 

                            Strips and Squares Free Quilt Block Tutorial

                              Today let’s sew together the Strips and Squares quilt block that Nancy Page first published. I think the pattern has been around a lot longer though due to the number of names it goes by… 

                              Cobwebs Quilt Block Tutorial

                                Today let’s sew together a traditional Cobwebs quilt block! This is a tribute to my housekeeping – lol! This block is a variation of the Shoofly block and is easy to put together so let’s… 

                                Wandering Star Free Quilt Block Tutorial

                                  Today let’s look at the Wandering Star quilt block. This traditional quilt block is a variation of the Friendship Star block. It’s quick and easy – if you can sew together a Half-Square Triangle, you’re… 

                                  How to Sew a Basic Half Square Triangle Block

                                    The Half-Square Triangle quilt block (also known as HST) is another basic building block for a ton of blocks. The math behind how to figure out how big to cut the squares is pretty easy.…