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How to Sew a Garden Path Quilt Block

    Looking to add a touch of charm and movement to your next quilt? The Garden Path quilt block is a beautiful choice! This 12″ block features a diamond-shaped frame that gently guides the eye through your… 

    Traditional Pattern – Pinwheel Star Quilt Block

      Today we’re going to put together a traditional Pinwheel Star Quilt Block! It starts out with an on-point pinwheel quilt block, add some triangles and finish with Flying Geese units. It’s lovely block – let’s get… 

      Cluster of Stars Quilt Block Free Tutorial

        Today let’s sew together this cute Cluster of Stars quilt block! While you could certainly just make little 6″ Ohio Star blocks, the method of construction I’m going to show you makes for fewer seams.… 

        Free Pattern – Interlocking O’s Quilt Block

          Today we’re going to sew together this modern-looking traditional quilt block called Interlocking O’s. The pattern is attributed to Doris Dace but I couldn’t find any more information about it other than that. Let’s get… 

          How to Sew a Ranger’s Pride Quilt Block

            Today we’re going to learn how to sew a Ranger’s Pride quilt block! This block is fairly easy to put together with a simple Pinwheel block in the center and a border that’s applied using… 

            Free Quilt Block Pattern – Four Corners

              Today we’re going to piece together a traditional quilt block called Four Corners. When I was a wee girl, we lived in Farmington, NM and I remember going to Four Corners and standing in four… 

              How to Sew a Summer Wind Quilt Block

                Today we’re going to sew together the traditional Summer Wind Quilt Block. We’ve had our share of wind this summer so I thought this block was appropriate! A little bit of history – this block… 

                Traditional Quilt Block – Friendship Block

                  Today we’re going to create the traditional quilt block called Friendship Block – not to be confused with the Friendship Star quilt block! It is a lovely block that finishes at 12″ square and uses… 

                  Traditional Quilt Block – Turkey’s Dilemma

                    Let’s look at this traditional quilt block called Turkey’s Dilemma today. Love the name and I wish I knew where that came from – I’m sure there’s a story behind it. The block was designed… 

                    Free Pattern – Salem Quilt Block

                      Today we’re going to sew together the Salem quilt block – it’s another star quilt block but has the interesting chevron design in it. If you can “snowball” corners and sew flying geese blocks, you… 

                      Free Pattern – Judy’s Star Quilt Block

                        So this traditional Judy’s Star quilt block is simple but has a nice design with the light star points peeking out from behind the darker one. Judy’s Star was designed by Judy Martin (that makes… 

                        Free Quilt Block Pattern – Morning Star

                          Today we’re going to sew together this traditional quilt block called Morning Star that first appeared in the Ladies Art Company publication. It also appeared in Hearth & Home under the name State of Virginia.… 

                          Free Tumbling Ties Quilt Block Pattern

                            Today let’s look at the Tumbling Ties quilt block that appeared in Quilters Newsletter. This block is made using partial seam construction and finishes at 10″ square. I’m including two different ways for making one… 

                            Whirlwind Quilt Block Update

                              So I did a blooper on the original Whirlwind Quilt Block tutorial! (https://quiltembroiderypdf.com/free-pattern-whirlwind-quilt-block) A couple of viewers let me know that when putting blocks together, the seams didn’t line up. I checked it out and,… 

                              Square and a Half Quilt Block Free Tutorial

                                Today let’s sew together a Square and a Half quilt block that appeared in the Ladies Art Company publication. Traditionally, the Square and a Half block is made with just two colors – a light… 

                                Traditional Quilt Block – Castle Tower Tutorial

                                  Today let’s look at the traditional quilt block called Castle Tower. I really don’t see a castle tower in the design but the original maker (whoever that might be) must have! The block is pretty… 

                                  Free Arrowhead Star Quilt Block Tutorial

                                    Today let’s sew together an Arrowhead Star Quilt Block! The Kansas City Star gave it this name but it goes by a host of other names: Laurel Wreath (by Grandmother Clark), Many Pointed Star (by… 

                                    Jackknife Traditional Quilt Block Free Tutorial

                                      Let’s look at this traditional quilt block called Jackknife (also known as Treasure Chest, and Night and Noon). I was perplexed about doing the strips sets for the corner units and getting the strips the…