Let’s take a look at how to sew the All Hallows quilt block. This traditional star block makes a beautiful secondary Pinwheel design when multiple blocks are sewn together. It uses only Half Square Triangles,…
Today let’s look at the Crossroads America quilt block. It has several other names – City Park, Flower Fields, Galaxy, Night Watch, Under Blue Mountain Skies, etc. That’s a bunch! The components of the block…
The Sandhills Star quilt block, steeped in tradition and sometimes referred to as the “Blossoming Cactus” block, was first published in the Kansas City Star. While obviously being a star block, it can also be…
The Trees in the Park quilt block stands as a testament to the timeless beauty of this craft. This classic design looks amazingly modern and is a quick and delightful project, offering both the joy…
Today let’s look at another way to piece the Trees in the Park quilt block. This method uses a Four Patch for the basic layout and is composed with only squares and Half Square Triangles.…
Awhile back I did a tutorial for the traditional Shoofly quilt block and a variation that I call the Disappearing Shoofly block. Here’s a link to that tutorial: https://quiltembroiderypdf.com/free-pattern-shoofly-quilt-block-variation I had quite a few requests to…
Today let’s take a look at how to piece the traditional quilt block called God’s Eye. This 16″ block pattern design uses mostly Half Square Triangles (HST) and Flying Geese components along with squares and…
Let’s take a look at the Salt Lake City quilt block today. It is easier to sew together than you might think because I’ll show you a simple method to piece that one complicated-looking component.…
This gorgeous star quilt block is a delight for the eyes! The large 16″ Starburst block also makes a wonderful secondary design when made into a quilt. I’ll break down each part of the block…
The Bonnie Scotland quilt block is so fun and fast to sew together! The pattern creates a pinwheel and/or windmill design by itself but when multiple blocks are sewn together, another pinwheel appears! The block’s…
Let’s look at this variation of the Massachusetts quilt block today. Using only Half Square Triangle and Hourglass blocks plus two squares, it goes together quickly to create a lovely pattern. Traditionally, the block is…
Today let’s take a look at this Lone Star quilt block. This block’s creation is attributed to Alice Brooks, a name created by a New York needlework syndicate called Old Chelsea Station (among several other…
I fell in love with the Columbian Star quilt block when I did the tutorial for it awhile back (picture below). I wanted to do something with it but didn’t have very much of the…
Creating visually stunning quilts often involves blending two (or more) classic block patterns to create a totally different look. Among the most captivating designs are chain and alternating quilt blocks, which combine timeless elegance with…
The Swamp Angel quilt block, a striking star pattern, uses only Hourglass, Half Square Triangles, and squares, making it a straightforward yet visually dynamic addition to any quilt. The interplay of these simple shapes forms…
Today let’s learn how to piece the Treasure Box quilt block. This traditional block can look so different just by changing the color placement – lots of fun to play around with! It uses only…
Welcome to the Birds and Star quilt block tutorial! In this guide, we will create a stunning 12″ finished block using only half-square triangles and square-in-a-square units, perfect for the confident beginner. The versatility of…
Today we’re going to learn how to piece the lovely Mosaic #2 quilt block. This cute block with a pinwheel in the center is part of a series of Mosaic blocks that was published by…
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…
This lovely traditional star-in-a-star quilt block finishes at 16″. So you don’t need too many blocks to make a quilt! The block also goes by the name Coronation. I found several tutorials for making this…
I’m not sure why this block is called Two Color. The example I saw used three colors plus a background! Perhaps it is referring to the two colors for the star points. It is a…