Let’s find out what types of quilt blocks you can sew to make your quilting sessions more enticing! We’ve got here an extensive collection of free quilt block patterns for you to check out! For more ideas on how to get creative with your beautiful quilt block patterns, here’s our ...
I love to sew quilt blocks, but I also love to learn a little bit about their history. I’ve been doing some research, and here’s what I discovered! History of the Maple Star Quilt Block The Maple Star quilt block is rooted in traditional quilt designs dating back to the 19th century...
They patch the rows together left to right and then right to left. You can also sew blocks into sets of two going across the rows. Take the top two blocks and sew them to the next row in order to create sets of four blocks. You continue sewing in that manner and end up only ...
Click here for the Churn Dash Blocks Tutorial at Diary of a Quilter I hope you sew along with us! At the end of the series we’ll have a layout for you to put them all together. I’m thinking this will be a sweet classic block sampler!
Mark the Center:Make sure you take a moment and mark the center of the triangle before you sew it to the center square. What to Make with Economy Blocks If you’re looking for project ideas for all the blocks in our Quilt Block Pattern series, check out our article on “What to make...
Want a different size? Use this handy chart to enlarge & reduce patterns! Perfect Nine Patch Wonky Stars designed by Jennifer Ofenstein,sewhooked.com 12″ paper pieced tested by Jennifer O See all the blocks chosen so far here! My 2018 TTMT Swap Block Quilt ♥ ...
design of the quilt isn’t revealed until all the blocks are sewn–but it’s also a MYSTERY quilt: each month, along with the block pattern and design, you receive a chapter of a mystery story. Each chapter reveals clues as the plot unfolds, and it’s your job to seek out whodunit!
I’ve successfully made a king size using your method (yeah!). This next one I am using super sized blocks for a lap size and left extra batting on the edge pieces and put on a beautiful border and quilted that too. Now I need to square up and victory lap. I wonder if using a ...
Sew HST blocks Take one 2½” star fabric square and one 2½” background fabric square. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the lighter square with a pencil. Place the squares RST and sew a scant ¼” seam on both sides of the diagonal. Cut on the drawn line to yield...
There was no stretch of time for layout (without people who are not used to watching out for quilts on the floor, and the dog who likes to dance on the quilts while they are on the floor, being in the area). But, other things DID happen: Blocks for a Harry Potter themed Brightl...