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Next Door Neighbor Quilt Block Tutorial

    Today we’re going to sew together a Next Door Neighbor quilt block. This is a fairly easy block but it isn’t the one you see if you do a Google search for it. Just goes… 

    Silver Lane Quilt Block – Free Tutorial

      Today let’s look at the traditional Silver Lane quilt block. The traditional coloring is with four shades of one color plus the light background but I decided to throw a purple print in the mix.… 

      Free Pattern – Ohio Star Quilt Block

        Today we’re going to sew together an Ohio Star block – maybe you’ve heard of it by a different name like Sawtooth Star, Lone Star – it goes by quite a few names! Usually the… 

        Duck Tracks Quilt Block Pattern

          The Duck Tracks quilt block is an easy pattern and goes together quickly. It’s layered star design will give depth and visual interest to a quilt. I’ve made my sample with a light background but… 

          Diamond Star Quilt Block Tutorial

            Today let’s look at the Diamond Star quilt block. There are other blocks out there that go by the same name but this is the one published by Aunt Martha Studios. Traditionally, the block uses… 

            How to Make a Triangles Quilt Block – Free Tutorial

              Today let’s sew together the Triangles quilt block. This traditional Triangles quilt block only uses Flying Geese and Half Square Triangles to make a delightful pattern. It’s not too difficult – a confident beginner will… 

              Tulip Lady Fingers Quilt Block Tutorial

                Today let’s look at the Tulip Lady Fingers quilt block. It’s still a little early for tulips in my neck of the woods so this block is a welcome reminder that spring is just around… 

                How to Sew a Traditional Sunflower Quilt Block

                  Today let’s piece together this delightful traditional Sunflower quilt block. It’s design starts with a basic Friendship Star block but then there’s all the extra points layered in. Let’s get sewing! Update: I now have a… 

                  Hopscotch Quilt Block Tutorial

                    So the Hopscotch quilt block I’m going to show you today is nothing like the ones I find in a Google search. This one was first published in the Kansas City Star many years ago.… 

                    Chained Star Quilt Layouts

                      Recently a follower asked how much of each color fabric would be needed to make a queen-sized quilt using the Easy Chained Star quilt block in the picture below. (You can find my tutorial on… 

                      Squares and Diamonds Free Quilt Block Pattern

                        Today let’s look at the Squares and Diamonds quilt block. This block was first published in the Kansas City Star. The elements of the Squares and Diamonds block can be rearranged to make other blocks… 

                        Sampler Quilt from Various Tutorials

                          A 20-block sampler quilt is a wonderful way to explore a variety of traditional quilt blocks while building your piecing skills. If you’re looking for a sew at your own pace block-of-the-month project, this sampler… 

                          Rolling Squares Quilt Block – Free Tutorial

                            Today let’s sew together a Rolling Squares quilt block. This block is a variation of the Rolling Stones quilt block. It’s fairly easy – if you can snowball a corner, you’re good to go! Let’s… 

                            Swing in the Center Quilt Block Free Tutorial

                              Today let’s look at this lovely Swing in the Center quilt block. Well, Swing in the Center is one of the names it goes by – there’s also Dumbbell Block, Mrs. Roosevelt’s Favorite, and Roman… 

                              Easy Log Cabin Quilt Pattern

                                Today we’re going to put together an easy Log Cabin quilt. The Log Cabin block is a traditional block that has lots of different layout options. Generally half of the block is light and the… 

                                Free Old Fashioned Straw Flowers Quilt Block Pattern

                                  Today let’s create a Straw Flowers quilt block! It’s a lovely, old fashioned block that still looks great in today’s fabrics. Fabric Requirements for a 12″ Finished Straw Flowers Quilt Block: Light/Ivory: 4 – 2.5″… 

                                  Square Within Squares Quilt Block Tutorial

                                    Welcome to this easy and eye-catching Square Within Squares quilt block tutorial! This dynamic design features a delightful pinwheel at the center, framed by a layered square motif that adds depth and movement to your… 

                                    Eva’s Garden Quilt Block Tutorial

                                      Today let’s sew together an Eva’s Garden quilt block! The traditional coloring for this block is just two fabrics – a light and a dark – but, of course, I had to do my own… 

                                      Another Morning Star Quilt Block Pattern

                                        Today let’s look at another Morning Star quilt block. I have a tutorial on a different Morning Star block (which you can find here: https://quiltembroiderypdf.com/free-quilt-block-pattern-morning-star) and a quick Google search showed at least two more blocks…