Today let’s sew together this easy traditional quilt block called Uncle Sam’s Hourglass. It goes together fast and can showcase that larger scale print you don’t want to cut into little pieces. Let’s get started!…
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…
Create this traditional block using only two fabrics. The high contrast between light and dark colors makes for a stunning graphic design. The block also goes by the name Blazing Arrow Point. Let’s get sewing!…
This easy Poinsettia block goes together quickly. It’s great for a Christmas project or two! If you can snowball a corner, you’re good to go! Let’s get started. Fabric Requirements for an 8″ Finished Poinsettia…
This scrappy version of the Sunny Lanes quilt block is easy to sew together and creates great graphic interest in a quilt! Plus it uses of a ton of 2″ squares. Let’s get started! Fabric…
This delightful Winged Square block is simple to create with just eight Flying Geese blocks. Not your standard Winged Square, but lovely anyway! Let’s get sewing! Fabric Requirements for a 12″ Finished Winged Square…
Today let’s sew together this traditional quilt block called Broken Window. Usually only two colors are used (a dark and a light) to create this block but I had to do my own thing and…
Today let’s take a look at the traditional quilt block called Housewife. The name probably refers more to the chores of running a household rather than the person doing those chores. The block has a…
Today let’s take a look at the Dutchman’s Puzzle variation quilt block. This interesting variation has a star shape appear in the center, is made almost entirely of Flying Geese units, and uses partial seam…
The Indian Puzzle quilt block is a striking traditional design that offers endless creative possibilities. Made with classic units like flying geese, half-square triangles, and simple squares, this 3-color block combines familiar techniques in a…
Today let’s look at this traditional quilt block called Blocks and Stars – a bold and versatile 12″ design that brings classic elements together with striking results. Centered around a braced star motif, this block…
The Yankee Charm is a traditional quilt block that is easy to create and it’s a good block to use up skinny strips for a scrappy look. With only Half Square Triangles, squares and rectangles,…
I can’t believe I missed doing the Dutchman’s Puzzle quilt block tutorial until now! It is a very old, very traditional pattern and, of course, goes by several other names. It appeared in the Ohio…