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How to Make a Pinwheel Hexagon Quilt Block

Alanda Craft November 8, 2022 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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This is a lovely quilt block and easy to make using your quilting ruler that has a 60° line. (We have a video on how to cut triangles using a 60° ruler or the 60° lines on your mat - Here is a link to that tutorial. ) What You Need Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for written instructions (Can't see the video? You may have an ad blocker … [Read more...] about How to Make a Pinwheel Hexagon Quilt Block

Village Quilt Block Tutorial (plus FREE Village Quilt Pattern by Moda)

Alanda Craft May 24, 2020 3 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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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: Jack in the Box Quilt Block Tutorial

Alanda Craft November 3, 2018 11 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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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

Stack & Slash Stained Glass Quilt Block Technique

Alanda Craft October 20, 2017 10 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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This is such a fun, easy quilt to make and it uses the stack n slash quilt technique to create the blocks. The quilt was made with 20 x 10" squares of fabric. You can cut 10" squares from fabric you have on hand or you can make it from a Layer Cake.  You do need to make sure that you put together 4 different colored fabrics in each block. Watch the video tutorial below or … [Read more...] about Stack & Slash Stained Glass Quilt Block Technique

Quilt Block: Ribbon Star Quilt Block Tutorial

Alanda Craft May 18, 2017 1 Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

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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

Alanda Craft February 15, 2017 4 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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

Alanda Craft February 1, 2017 2 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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: Propeller Quilt Block Tutorial

Alanda Craft December 31, 2016 6 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

Note: 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. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Propeller Quilt Block Tutorial

Quilt Block: Arkansas Crossroads Quilt Block Tutorial

Alanda Craft December 21, 2016 12 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

This would have to be one of my favorite quilt blocks. 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. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions (Can't see the video? You may have an ad blocker … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Arkansas Crossroads Quilt Block Tutorial

Quilt Block: The Magic Quilt Block Tutorial

Alanda Craft October 25, 2016 15 Comments This post may contain affiliate links.

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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

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