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How to Create a Pinwheel Quilt Block

    Let’s learn how to sew this lovely traditional quilt block. The name of this block is Pinwheel Quilt but I’m not sure why – there’s no pinwheel in it! I’ll show you an easy way… 

    Grandmother’s Own Quilt Block Tutorial

      Today let’s take a look at the Grandmother’s Own quilt block. This traditional quilt block is fairly easy – if you can do Flying Geese, you’re good to go! There are several ways you could… 

      Wyoming Valley Quilt Block Free Tutorial

        Let’s give a nod to my southern neighbors and look at the Wyoming Valley quilt block today. I used the traditional coloring for this 12″ finished block – one light, one medium, and one dark… 

        Flying Dutchman Quilt Block Free Tutorial

          Today let’s sew together a Flying Dutchman quilt block. The Flying Dutchman block is a variation of the Dutchman’s Puzzle block. It is composed of four Flying Geese units, four Hourglass units, and four rectangles… 

          Tunnels Quilt Block Tutorial

            The Tunnels quilt block is a great block. When you create a quilt with this block, a secondary diamond pattern shows up where the blocks join together. Let’s get sewing! Fabric Requirements for a 12″… 

            Free Pattern – Whirlwind Quilt Block

              Note: It was brought to my attention that I had some errors in this tutorial. So I’ve made the corrections and this tutorial should be good to go now. Second Note: This block is not… 

              Aunt Dinah Quilt Block Free Pattern

                Today let’s look at the Aunt Dinah quilt block. The traditional quilt block only uses two colors of fabric – light and dark – but of course I had to make it my own by… 

                Free Weathervane Variation Quilt Block Pattern

                  Today we’re going to piece together this traditional Weathervane Variation quilt block. What makes this Weathervane quilt block different is the pinwheel in the middle! Not hard to do – just squares and Flying Geese… 

                  Free Amish Star Quilt Block Tutorial

                    The Amish Star block is easier to construct than it looks. The design is based on a Nine Patch block with Half Square Triangles, Flying Geese and squares making up the patches. I always think… 

                    Cats and Mice Free Quilt Block Tutorial

                      Today let’s work on a Cats and Mice quilt block as published in the Ladies Art Company publication. This traditional quilt block was originally done with only a light and a dark fabric but, you… 

                      Easy Chained Star Quilt Block Pattern

                        Today we’re going to sew together this easy Chained Star quilt block. The block was designed by Margaret Huckeby and appeared in the Quilters Newsletter. The block finishes at 12″ square and goes together quickly.… 

                        Broken Window Quilt Block Free Tutorial

                          Today let’s take a look at this Broken Window quilt block from the Kansas City Star publication. Once again, there are other blocks out there called Broken Window – that’s just the way it is.… 

                          Free Dutchman’s Puzzle Quilt Block Tutorial

                            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… 

                            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…