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How to Make the Free Trade Quilt Block

    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… 

    A Traditional Wheel of Fortune Quilt Block Tutorial

      The center of this Wheel of Fortune block is a great place to showcase a special fabric or embroidery design. This version also creates a secondary diamond shape in between blocks. The block also goes… 

      Mother’s Choice Traditional Quilt Block Pattern

        Today let’s put together this traditional Mother’s Choice quilt block! The Mother’s Choice block is basically a weather vane variation that goes by a few other names such as Dove at the Windows, Fringed Square,… 

        How to Make a County Fair Quilt Block

          Today let’s sew together this pretty star block called County Fair. It only uses half square triangles and snowballed corners (and squares) so it goes together fairly easily! It is similar to the Two Color… 

          How to Piece the Easy Pinwheel Mosaic Quilt Block

            Let’s take a look at this variation of a mosaic block that I’m calling Pinwheel Mosaic. With only half square triangles and flying geese, the block goes together quickly. Let’s get started! Fabric Requirements for… 

            How to Make a Chain Variation Quilt Block

              Today let’s look at how to sew this Chain variation block. It makes a great alternating block. The original design was for a 10″ block but I wanted a 12″ block so I added to… 

              Free Tutorial – Loop the Loop Quilt Block

                Today let’s look at this fun traditional quilt block called Loop the Loop. I can imagine it pays homage to the old-time barnstormers! After making the block, I can see that I could have it… 

                Free Traditional Pieced Butterfly Quilt Block Tutorial

                  This Butterfly quilt block is a pieced quilt block that is fairly easy to sew together. Most butterfly blocks are paper pieced or applique, so this one is different! Let’s get started. Fabric Requirements for… 

                  How to Keep Your Binding Strips Under Control

                    After a request from a friend, I broke this information out from a longer post about making bias binding (https://quiltembroiderypdf.com/how-to-make-striped-bias-binding-for-your-next-quilt). Now it will be easier to find! Enjoy! I have this trick for keeping the… 

                    How to Sew a Starshadow Traditional Quilt Block

                      Let’s look at this cute star block called Starshadow. It is fairly easy to sew together – just lots of pieces! This block first appeared in the Quilter’s Newsletter publication and is a lovely traditional… 

                      Six Windows of Sunshine Quilt Block Tutorial

                        Something a little different for the blog today! I ran across these blocks that originated in the Quilters Newsletter publication and only one unit is used throughout. There are six in the series but I’ve… 

                        How to Make the Traditional Domino Quilt Block

                          This beautiful Domino quilt block is so easy to put together! The pattern is beginner-friendly and uses only squares plus rectangles to make the modified flying geese units and it sews up quick! You’ll love… 

                          How to Sew the Easy Night Vision Quilt Block

                            The Night Vision block is quick to sew together. It uses only Flying Geese units and a center square and features partial seam construction (don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds). Traditionally, Night Vision is… 

                            Free Eight Pointed Star Quilt Block Tutorial

                              This variation of an Eight Pointed Star quilt block goes together quickly and makes a nice secondary design in a quilt. Lots of star blocks are called Eight Pointed Star – this one could be…