This is a lovely quilt block and really easy to make. You will be cutting triangles with this method but don't run off as this is simple using a quilting ruler that has a 60° line. If you don't have a quilting ruler with a 60° line then you can use your cutting mat and we have a tutorial for that if you need it. This block is made using strips of fabric and we use 2½" strips … [Read more...] about How to Make a Pinwheel Hexagon Quilt Block
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EQ8 Quilt Block Tutorial & Table Runner PDF
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 & Table Runner PDF
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. You can see some variations on putting this block together at the end of the post. The block is made entirely of half-square triangles so as long as you can make those, you won't have any problems making this quilt block. If you don't know how to do this we do have a tutorial on how … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Yankee Puzzle Quilt Block Tutorial
Quilt Block: Jack in the Box Quilt Block Tutorial
In this tutorial we are going to make a Jack in the Box quilt block. The instructions below are for a 10" finished block" ( 10½" unfinished). However, we have included the fabric requirements for other sized blocks below. There are also some examples at the end of the blog post for using 3 or 4 colors to help give you some inspiration on making your own … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Jack in the Box Quilt Block Tutorial
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
Quilt Block: The Magic Quilt Block Tutorial
When the Magic Quilt Block is made from a light and a dark fabric, it gives the illusion of being 3D. I really like the effect and it is so quick and easy to make. You will have a quilt done in no time at all. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions What Size is the Magic Quilt Block: The quilt block we have created measures 14" … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: The Magic Quilt Block Tutorial
Quilt Block: Disappearing 9 Patch Block Tutorial
The Disappearing 9 Patch Quilt Block is another super easy quilt block tutorial. This one is so easy and it looks fabulous. Once you have made your cuts you can turn the squares around to form a number of awesome looking finishes. We used squares from the Moda 'Simply Colorful' range to make this square and I love the colors in this pack. Watch the video below or scroll down … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Disappearing 9 Patch Block Tutorial
Quilting Blocks: Square in a Square Quilt Block Tutorial
If you've never tried making the Square in a Square quilt block then you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make. This block requires one large square of fabric and 4 smaller squares so cutting requirements are easy. And sewing it together is a snap. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions Cutting calculations for a Square … [Read more...] about Quilting Blocks: Square in a Square Quilt Block Tutorial