Create this traditional block using only two fabrics. The high contrast between light and dark colors makes for a stunning graphic design. The block also goes by the name Blazing Arrow Point. Let’s get sewing!…
The Thirteen Squares pattern is easy to sew together and creates a wonderful design across a quilt top! The block can be made with yardage or scraps (or both)! When made the traditional way, there…
This Crossroads Star variation is easy to sew together. Plus, it creates another star when sewn into a quilt! I had a lot of fun playing around with this block. I’ll show some of…
This scrappy Lattice Star block has a pinwheel in the middle. Plus it creates a wonderful secondary design when made into a quilt! Let’s get started! Fabric Requirements for a 12″ Finished Lattice Star Quilt…
This scrappy star block is great for beginners because you can’t lose your star points! It is a new and improved variation of a pattern I made a few years ago. It is also a…
The Star Pattern block is a variation of the popular Ohio Star block. What makes it fun is the star that forms when blocks are sewn together! Let’s check it out! Fabric Requirements for a…
This classic quilt block is mostly made with Flying Geese and Half Square Triangles. While it’s not a beginner block, it is fairly easy to sew together. Update: I’ve added some layout options at the…
The Merry Kite is a lovely traditional quilt block that uses just flying geese and squares to sew together – perfect for the confident beginner and experienced quilter alike. I can imagine a mother designing…
This lovely traditional pieced block is really fun and easy to sew together. Use your favorite colors to create your Summer Blooms! Let’s get sewing! Fabric Requirements for a 14″ Finished Summer Blooms Quilt Block:…
At some point, we quilters need some ideas for projects and quilts using orphan quilt blocks. Here are some ideas for making a small table topper. Often orphan blocks are the result of starting a…
The Mill Wheel quilt block is one of those timeless traditional quilt blocks and is quick and easy to sew together. There are lots of quilt blocks with names that relate to mills or water…
The Love in a Mist quilt block is an easy block for beginners with only half square triangles, square in a square and square patches. This traditional style block was originally done with only a…
This easy Poinsettia block goes together quickly. It’s great for a Christmas project or two! If you can snowball a corner, you’re good to go! Let’s get started. Fabric Requirements for an 8″ Finished Poinsettia…
This Fox and Geese block is a great block to practice making flying geese blocks. It is a good scrappy or planned block that looks wonderful in a quilt! Let’s get started! Fabric Requirements for…
The Indian Puzzle quilt block is a striking traditional design that offers endless creative possibilities. Made with classic units like flying geese, half-square triangles, and simple squares, this 3-color block combines familiar techniques in a…
Today let’s take a look at the Dutchman’s Puzzle variation quilt block. This interesting variation has a star shape appear in the center, is made almost entirely of Flying Geese units, and uses partial seam…
Today let’s take a look at the traditional quilt block called Housewife. The name probably refers more to the chores of running a household rather than the person doing those chores. The block has a…
Today let’s sew together this traditional quilt block called Broken Window. Usually only two colors are used (a dark and a light) to create this block but I had to do my own thing and…
The Yankee Charm is a traditional quilt block that is easy to create and it’s a good block to use up skinny strips for a scrappy look. With only Half Square Triangles, squares and rectangles,…
Today let’s look at this traditional quilt block called Blocks and Stars – a bold and versatile 12″ design that brings classic elements together with striking results. Centered around a braced star motif, this block…
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.…