The Dutchman’s Puzzle quilt block is an old design that originated in the very late 1800s. It creates a distinctive and lively block that can enhance most quilts. In this tutorial we show you the easiest way to make this traditional quilt block. Dutchman’s Puzzle Quilt Block History First a bit of history. The Dutchman’s …
The Clay’s Choice Quilt Block is a basic combination of simple squares and Half-Square Triangles to create an elongated pinwheel with an inner pinwheel. It’s a great design element to add vibracy to a quilt and when grouped together in a quilt, the Clay’s Choice Quilt Block creates interesting secondary patterns of squares and Jewels. In …
If you are like me, you are sick and tired of the winter weather. Let’s welcome in spring with this cute floral mug rug. Materials needed: ¼ yard of background fabric 4” square of flower A fabric 4” square of flower B fabric 3” x 5” piece of green fabric 2” square of flower center …
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The Maple Leaf quilt block is one of the true classics of quilting. It has been made since the days of pioneers and was inspired by nature. It is a attractive block that looks good in reds, yellows and oranges in honor of its inspiration. Why not make one for this fall? A Maple Leaf …
The Friendship Star Quilt block is a great place to start for quilters learning the craft. The Friendship Star Quilt Block is essentially comprised of a simple nine patch block with a few half square triangles tossed in for fun. The Friendshuip Star Block can be used as a part of a wide range of …
The Shoo Fly Quilt block is one of the most frequently seen quilt blocks out there. It is used to make attractive quilts with a rural feel to them, reflecting this block’s origins. The Shoo Fly quilt block is a terrific block for the beginner quilter because it contains only half square triangles and cut …
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Learn how to make half square triangles to create blocks for use in a range of popular quilts with this tutorial. Making half square triangles doesn’t have to be difficult and I’ve explained it below in simple and easy-to-follow directions. On some estimates, up to 80% of quilt patterns include half square triangles, or HSTs …
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I hope you all received all the quilty gifts you asked for. I didn’t have a big list this year because the one thing I really wanted was an Apple Pencil for my iPad. What does that have to do with quilting you might be wondering? Well, the iPad or any tablet that lets you …
In this brief tutorial, we are creating a basic rail fence block set into a spinning or pinwheel type design. This basic block is used in a range of rail fence quilt patterns. What is a Rail Fence Quilt Pattern? The Rail Fence quilt pattern got its name from real split rail fences like this …
Objective This illustrated tutorial on piecing a quilt will provide step by step information about basic quilt piecing techniques along with some great quilt piecing tips. Goals The learner will learn basic terminology related to quilt top piecing. The learner will successfully piece a basic quilt block. Specifications This tutorial on piecing a quilt is …
