The Mosaic Pinwheel Block is such an easy block to put together and it creates a beautiful effect. What You Will Need – 12″ Finished Block 8 @ 4″ x 4″squares white fabric 4 @ 4″ x 4″squares light blue fabric 4 @ 4″ x 4″squares dark blue fabric Tools Used in this Video Frixion […]
Quilting Blocks
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 […]
Quilt Block: Fools Square Quilt Block
I really like how this square comes together. I did start out doing the centre checkerboard in the usual way by cutting the strips of fabric across the width of 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. I […]
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 centre 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 […]
QUICK TIP: Sampler Quilt – How to Use Up Those Spare Quilt Blocks
Everyone talks about their scrap stash, but what about your block stash? All of us who are dedicated quilters know what it’s like to have the odd quilting block in the stash. How often have you created one or two blocks to see if you really like them and then decided not to use them, […]
Quilt Block: Paths and Stiles Quilt Block Tutorial
Another easy quilt block that looks fantastic when it’s put together. What I really love is the clean, fresh look of this block. I am really happy with how the colours cam together. And do you know what, it is really easy to make. You are going to love this one. The finished size of the […]
Quilt Block: Propeller Quilt Block Tutorial
We have a baby crib quilt pattern available in our store, using this lovely block. (see photos at the end of this post). This is a really quick and easy block to put together and it looks great. All it takes are two contrasting colours, 1 light and 1 dark to create the propeller effect. […]
Quilt Block: Arkansas Crossroads Quilt Block Tutorial
This would have to be a favourite quilt block for me. The Arkansas Crossroads Quilt Block is quick and easy to make and looks awesome when you put 6 of them together. It forms two patterns – a cross pattern and a square in a diamond pattern. The instructions below will make a 10″ finished […]
Quilt Block: Hope of Hartford Quilt Block Tutorial
The Hope of Hartford quilt block is a lovely block that looks nice when it is done with three different fabrics, but of course you can use more if you wish. We have used a light, medium and dark fabric. What You Need for a 10″x 10″ finished block (10½” unfinished): Light fabric 1 piece 5 […]
Quilt Block: The Magic Quilt Block Tutorial
When this quilt block is made from a light and a dark fabric, it gives the illusion of being 3D. I really love the effect and it is so quick and easy to make. You will have a quilt done in no time at all. What size is this quilt block: The quilt block we […]