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. —Scroll to the end of this post if you […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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: 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. What size is this quilt block: The quilt block […]
Quilt Block: Snail Trail Quilt Block Tutorial
The Snail Trail quilt block is a 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. […]
Quilt Block: Indian Meadow, Waves on the Sea and Variations
This is such a versatile block. It’s made from Half Square Triangles and you can change the appearance simply by rotating the blocks. This will look great as a quilt or table runner. You can watch the video on how to make this block at the bottom of the page. What you need. 1 piece […]