If you find yourself needing a baby gift then you can't go past this super cute, super easy one block baby quilt. We made this quilt using the Blueberry Pie quilt block pattern and it's made mainly with half square triangles and squares. The quilt block size is 30"x30" and the quilt with borders measures approx. 40"x40" (see the kimmidoll version at the bottom of the … [Read more...] about One Block Baby Quilt – Blueberry Pie Quilt Block
Quilting Blocks
EQ8 Quilt Block Tutorial
The quilt block we will be making today is one of a million blocks that uses half-square-triangles (HST's). And yes, I might be exaggerating just a little but there are soooo many blocks you can make using them. If you only ever master one quilt block, the half-square-triangle is it. Now, this block may look familiar to those that use EQ8 Quilting Software since the … [Read more...] about EQ8 Quilt Block Tutorial
Susannah Quilt Block Tutorial
The Susannah Quilt Block is a nice easy block to not only make but also cut since it only relies on squares. Even the inner piece which might look complicated to a beginner is really simple to put together. The quilt block we are making is a variation on the original Susannah quilt block. The original requires you to cut fabric on an angle whereas this variation is so much … [Read more...] about Susannah Quilt Block Tutorial
Village Quilt Block Tutorial (plus FREE Village Quilt Pattern by Moda)
In this quilt block tutorial, we are going to show you how to make the village quilt block that is used in the Moda Village Quilt Pattern. Watch the step-by-step video below or scroll down for the written instructions Start by cutting your pieces according to the downloadable pattern. Take the first side roof piece and overlay it over the main roof. Sew with a … [Read more...] about Village Quilt Block Tutorial (plus FREE Village Quilt Pattern by Moda)
Quilt Block: Yankee Puzzle Quilt Block Tutorial
The Yankee Puzzle Quilt block is such a quick and easy quilt block to make and it looks great. The block is made entirely of half-square triangles so as long as you can do those, you won't have any problems with this one. If you don't know how to do this we do have a tutorial on how to make half-square triangles that you can see here Watch the video tutorial below … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Yankee Puzzle Quilt Block Tutorial
Quilt Block: Jack in the Box Quilt Block Tutorial
This is our tutorial on how to make the Jack in the Box quilt block. The instructions below are for a 10" finished block" ( 10½" unfinished) but we have the fabric requirements for other sized blocks in the table at the end of this post. What you need for a 10" finished block Main Fabric (white) 8 pcs main fabric @ 3" x 3" 1 pc main fabric @ 2½" x … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Jack in the Box Quilt Block Tutorial
Quilting Block Tutorial: Mosaic Pinwheel Quilt Block
The Mosaic Pinwheel Block is such an easy block to put together and it creates a lovely effect when a number of blocks are sewn together. You are really going to be pleasantly surprised when you see just how easy it is to make. The Mosaic Pinwheel quilt block looks great in a quilt, cushion cover or even a table runner. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the … [Read more...] about Quilting Block Tutorial: Mosaic Pinwheel Quilt Block
Quilt Block: Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial
This block is just so easy to make. You can make a quilt by simply sewing a number of the blocks together or you could add sashing between the blocks. It looks great either way. Add some borders and you have a truly lovely quilt. I have only used two contrasting colours but you could change it up by making each block a different colour or even each of star points in a … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial
Quilt Block: Fools Square Quilt Block
I really like how this square comes together. I did start out doing the center checkerboard in the usual way by cutting the strips of fabric across the width of the fabric. But decided that as I was only making the two squares it was just as easy to cut the fabric into the squares required. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions I have … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Fools Square Quilt Block
Quilt Block: Log Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial
This is an easy block as long as you make sure to place the strips in the right order. Start with a square in the center and build out from there. We have seen Log Cabin quilt blocks where people simply add a strip of fabric and then once sewn on, trim it back to size. Although this can work, it can result in distortion or warping of the block. If you cut your fabric so … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Log Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial