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)
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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
Stack & Slash Stained Glass Quilt Block Technique
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
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
Quilt Block: Propeller Quilt Block Tutorial
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
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
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: Snail Trail Quilt Block Tutorial
The Snail Trail quilt block is a little more tricky than some of the blocks we have done previously, so it's probably more suited to someone with a bit of experience in putting quilt blocks together. Having said that, if you follow our video and instructions you should be able to manage just fine. I am going to give you the instructions to make one block, but … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Snail Trail Quilt Block Tutorial