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…
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,…
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…
Today let’s sew together this cute and easy block called Magic Circle. It was first published in the Ladies Art Company and I don’t know why it was called Magic Circle – I don’t see…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This variation of the Pinwheel Star block uses flying geese, half square triangles and squares to create a center star with partial stars around it. While it has a lot of pieces, it’s easier to…
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…
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…
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…
This Chain and Hourglass quilt block is quick and easy to sew together and creates interesting designs when sewn into a quilt. There is another block also called Chain and Hourglass which you can find…
Let’s look at this interesting Holiday Crossing quilt block today. It is fairly easy to sew together and creates a lovely secondary design when multiple blocks are sewn together. Let’s get sewing! Fabric Requirements for…
Let’s sew together an Orion’s Wheel block today! The block is fairly easy and uses only half square triangles, flying geese and squares in its construction. Let’s get started! Fabric Requirements for a 9″ Finished…
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…
I found another variation of a Pinwheel block that I think is interesting. It is fairly easy and quick to sew together. It reminds me of the Duck Tracks block I did a tutorial for…
Today let’s sew up an Uneven Log Cabin quilt block! This variation (also known as an Off-Center Log Cabin) of the ever-popular log cabin adds a curve by using different width strips. The design adds…
Today we’re going to look at the traditional quilt block Eddystone Light. I was drawn to this block – was it the star (I’m partial to star blocks) or the outside border? Either way, it’s…