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Road to Tennessee Quilt Block Tutorial

    Today let’s look at the quick and easy Road to Tennessee quilt block. There are lots of ways to arrange this block but we’ll start with the original. Let’s get sewing! Fabric Requirements for a… 

    Contrary Wife Quilt Block Tutorial

      Today let’s look at the Contrary Wife quilt block. Now the one I’m going to show you how to sew is not the Contrary Wife block that shows up on the first page of Google… 

      Easy Railroad Quilt Block Tutorial

        Today let’s sew together this easy Railroad quilt block. With only half square triangles and four-patches, this block goes together quickly and easily. I decided to do this block as a scrappy block and I… 

        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.… 

                          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.… 

                            Easy Quilt Block Pattern – Santa Fe Trail

                              Today we’re going to look at this easy quilt block called the Santa Fe Trail. There are other quilt blocks and patterns that go by the same name but the one we’re concerned with was… 

                              Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial

                                Today let’s sew together a Ribbon Star quilt block. There are a couple of other blocks that go by the same name but this is the one that first appeared in the Ladies Art Company… 

                                Churn Dash Quilt Block and Variation

                                  So today we’re going to look at the easy beginner Churn Dash quilt block. I also did a variation that I’ll show at the end. This is one of those basic traditional quilt blocks that… 

                                  How to Sew a Basic Nine-Patch Quilt Block

                                    The Nine-Patch quilt block is probably the most used block in the quilting world. It is very easy to sew and sooooo many blocks use the nine-patch layout in construction. We’ll go over a few… 

                                    Easy Pattern – Prairie Flower Quilt Block

                                      Time for another easy quilt block – the Prairie Flower quilt block! The Prairie Flower quilt block is a sweet nod to simpler times, with a look that feels both timeless and welcoming. At 12″… 

                                      Traditional Quilt Block Pattern – Grandma’s Choice

                                        Today let’s look at the traditional quilt block Grandma’s Choice! Of course, it goes by several other names – Fanny’s Favorite, Diamond Ring, Old Favorite, etc. And there are other blocks called Grandma’s (or Grandmother’s)…