The Kansas Star (or Crystal Star) quilt block is a classic block that first appeared in print in the Kansas City Star publication. The block is made entirely of square in a square patches so…
When I shared this Sampler quilt with my email list, they wanted to know which blocks I used. So this tutorial will go through each of the 12 blocks and the sashing and borders. (Please…
This variation of the Pinwheel Star block uses flying geese, half square triangles and squares to create a center star with partial stars around it. While it has a lot of pieces, it’s easier to…
The Honeymoon quilt block is a fun star block to sew together and it is easier than you might think. With only half square triangles, hourglass units, and squares, it goes together quickly! Let’s get…
As Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, here’s another scrappy Heart quilt block. This block is easy and goes together fast. I’m also including fabric requirements for 6″, 8″, 10″ and 12″ blocks! Fabric…
Let’s look at this cute star block called Starshadow. It is fairly easy to sew together – just lots of pieces! This block first appeared in the Quilter’s Newsletter publication and is a lovely traditional…
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…
This Butterfly quilt block is a pieced quilt block that is fairly easy to sew together. Most butterfly blocks are paper pieced or applique, so this one is different! Let’s get started. Fabric Requirements for…
Welcome to the tutorial on how to make the Duck’s Foot in the Mud quilt block! How can you not make this block with a name like that?!? This traditional quilt block goes by many…
Today let’s look at this fun traditional quilt block called Loop the Loop. I can imagine it pays homage to the old-time barnstormers! After making the block, I can see that I could have it…
Today let’s look at this easy quilt block called Friendship Quilt. It is a traditional block and was first published in Hearth and Home. Using only squares and rectangles it is quick and easy to…
Hello, quilting enthusiasts! Today, we’re exploring the captivating Christmas Star quilt block. This traditional 12″ block might seem complex at first glance, but I assure you, it’s more straightforward than you might think. In this…
Today let’s look at how to sew this Chain variation block. It makes a great alternating block. The original design was for a 10″ block but I wanted a 12″ block so I added to…
Today we’re going to look at the traditional quilt block Eddystone Light. I was drawn to this block – was it the star (I’m partial to star blocks) or the outside border? Either way, it’s…
Let’s take a look at this variation of a mosaic block that I’m calling Pinwheel Mosaic. With only half square triangles and flying geese, the block goes together quickly. Let’s get started! Fabric Requirements for…
Today let’s sew up an Uneven Log Cabin quilt block! This variation (also known as an Off-Center Log Cabin) of the ever-popular log cabin adds a curve by using different width strips. The design adds…
Today let’s sew together this cute and easy block called Magic Circle. It was first published in the Ladies Art Company and I don’t know why it was called Magic Circle – I don’t see…
I found another variation of a Pinwheel block that I think is interesting. It is fairly easy and quick to sew together. It reminds me of the Duck Tracks block I did a tutorial for…
Today let’s sew together this pretty star block called County Fair. It only uses half square triangles and snowballed corners (and squares) so it goes together fairly easily! It is similar to the Two Color…