This classic quilt block called Memory Block goes together easily to make a beautiful quilt. It uses just half square triangles, hourglass patches, squares, and one rectangle to make a delightful block that creates a…
Here are more than 30 of our most popular star quilt block patterns to help inspire you to create your next quilt! Star blocks are always a favorite of quilters (and me!). I guess all…
Creating visually stunning quilts often involves blending two (or more) classic block patterns to create a totally different look. Among the most captivating designs are chain and alternating quilt blocks, which combine timeless elegance with…
The Cups and Saucers quilt block is a quick one to sew and makes a stunning quilt. I’ve chosen to make a scrappy version but it looks great as a two-color block too. The block…
Today let’s learn how to piece this beautiful Columbian Star quilt block. The block was first published by the Ladies Art Company – a company that was formed in 1889 and was the first to…
I fell in love with the Columbian Star quilt block when I did the tutorial for it awhile back (picture below). I wanted to do something with it but didn’t have very much of the…
Today let’s learn how to piece this lovely star block called Blueberry Pie. With a name like that, what’s not to love! It is made with Half Square Triangles, Flying Geese, and squares and I’ll…
Today let’s look at the Kaleidoscope quilt block designed by Nancy Page. This block is not at all like the more modern blocks by the same name. It’s a large pretty block that makes a…
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…
The Green Mountain Star quilt is a lovely large quilt block that makes for a beautiful quilt. Also known as Aunt Mary’s Star the block uses snowballed rectangles, Hourglass and Flying Geese patches and goes…
Today let’s take a look at the traditional Arrow Crown quilt block. This classic block uses Hourglass, Half-Square Triangles and Flying Geese to make a stunning block. Part weathervane, part star, part square in a…
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 pattern. Traditionally, the block is…
The easy Empire Cross quilt block is a wonderful traditional block that creates wonderful secondary designs when made into a quilt. With only half square triangles, snowballed corners, and rectangles, the block goes together quickly.…
Here are more than 20 of our most popular pinwheel quilt block patterns to help inspire you to create your next quilt! The pinwheel is one of the most basic of quilt blocks but can…
The Bonnie Scotland quilt block is so fun and fast to sew together! The pattern creates a pinwheel and/or windmill design by itself but when multiple blocks are sewn together, another pinwheel appears! The block’s…
This gorgeous star quilt block is a delight for the eyes! The large 16″ Starburst block also makes a wonderful secondary design when made into a quilt. I’ll break down each part of the block…
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.…
Let’s take a look at the Arrowheads quilt block by Nancy Page. It also is called Crow’s Foot by the Ladies Art Company. There are lots of pieces and steps to this block but it…
Recently I realized I had 12 orphan blocks (also known as UFOs) that would go together in a scrappy-looking sampler quilt. The only problem was that six of them were 8″ or 9″ blocks and…
After a request from a friend, I broke this information out from a longer post about making bias binding (https://quiltembroiderypdf.com/how-to-make-striped-bias-binding-for-your-next-quilt). Now it will be easier to find! Enjoy! I have this trick for keeping the…
Today let’s sew together the Pinwheels and Sawtooth quilt block! With only Half Square Triangles, it goes together quick and easy. Traditionally, this block is only made with two colors and a light background, but…