Today let’s sew up this really pretty Calgary Stampede quilt block. It is much easier to put together than it looks! The traditional coloring for the block is monochromatic (a dark and a medium) with…
Something a little different for the blog today! I ran across these blocks that originated in the Quilters Newsletter publication and only one unit is used throughout. There are six in the series but I’ve…
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…
The Merry Kite is a lovely traditional quilt block that uses just flying geese and squares to sew together – perfect for the confident beginner and experienced quilter alike. I can imagine a mother designing…
This classic quilt block is mostly made with Flying Geese and Half Square Triangles. While it’s not a beginner block, it is fairly easy to sew together. Update: I’ve added some layout options at the…
Today I’d like to show you how to create a Betty’s Delight quilt block without any Y-seams. This traditional block is great for a scrappy quilt too! At the end I’ll show some different block…
The Star Pattern block is a variation of the popular Ohio Star block. What makes it fun is the star that forms when blocks are sewn together! Let’s check it out! Fabric Requirements for a…
This scrappy star block is great for beginners because you can’t lose your star points! It is a new and improved variation of a pattern I made a few years ago. It is also a…
This scrappy Lattice Star block has a pinwheel in the middle. Plus it creates a wonderful secondary design when made into a quilt! Let’s get started! Fabric Requirements for a 12″ Finished Lattice Star Quilt…
This Crossroads Star variation is easy to sew together. Plus, it creates another star when sewn into a quilt! I had a lot of fun playing around with this block. I’ll show some of…
The Thirteen Squares pattern is easy to sew together and creates a wonderful design across a quilt top! The block can be made with yardage or scraps (or both)! When made the traditional way, there…
This Fox and Geese block is a great block to practice making flying geese blocks. It is a good scrappy or planned block that looks wonderful in a quilt! Let’s get started! Fabric Requirements for…