How to Make an Attic Window Quilt Block with HST Corners The faux-mitered corner of the attic window block is created using a Half Square Triangle block (HST.) The Traditional Method of making Half-Square Triangle Blocks (HSTs) uses two squares that are 7/8″ larger than thefinishedsize o...
For this week’s last post, I’ll finish with Christmas in mind. Really, it’s never to soon to think of Christmas projects. Here’s an adorable holiday garland made up… Thinking of fall, a quilted Halloween Runner July 18, 2019 Dresden Delight quilt block is perfect for summer July...
Sew the other side of the sashing in the opposite direction. It is super difficult to avoid all stretching with a long piece of fabric. Watch video: How to Join up quilt blocks into rows and join the rows together Free Quilt Block Patterns/ Quilt Block Free Patterns If you’re a ...
The Heart Block Can Be Used In Other Projects Too! Scrappy hearts stand out against a tan background in this beautiful quilt. Red sashing and borders tie the Read More Free Quilt Patterns Play Quilt Bingo at Your Next Guild Party Quilting Digest|January 20, 2025 ...
Why couldn’t you just make your connecting 2” connecting strip with a 1-1/2” strip of batting sewn in the middle with finished edges that you sew over block edges as you go? I am so glad you shared quilting as you go! Can’t wait to try it! Seems so much easier than trying...
but I’m debating sashing. I’m planning on using buttons for eyes once it is all quilted. Koalas are my favorite animal, so it seemed only natural that I’d design a block displaying their cuteness. When I was a kid, there was nothing more offensive to me than when someone called a...
An interesting quilt-block design that goes hand-in-hand with an unconventional color mix. I love this modern baby quilt pattern - I'd vote intermediate level, what about you? Photo Credit:seekatesew.com Modern triangle baby quilt pattern ...
Please notethat I will be pressing all seams outwards for this block. If you are going to be making a quilt without sashing (i.e. you’ll be joining these blocks directly together) then you’ll want to press the seams for alternate blocks in different directions [outwards AND inwards]. ...
This has been the summer of the slump for me (in fact several months of slump), butKaren'splan of doing "a little each day"struck a chord, so I did some actual sewing yesterday and finished the next block inJoy'sSay It With Flowers BOM. This sweetly simple block of the month has ...
Jackie has brought a number of HeartStrings tops where she’s used sashing to join the blocks together. I love the colors in this one! Brenda is acting as photographer and reporter … and also contributing many tops. We had a Rainbow Strings block drive a couple years ago and then COVID...