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 would like to watch the step-by-step video tutorial for the Jack in the Box quilt block--- What … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Jack in the Box Quilt Block Tutorial
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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 need to make sure that you put together 4 different coloured fabrics in each block. The quilt measures 46" x 54.5". You … [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 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 have just used 2 contrasting fabrics because I think it shows the pattern off nicely. … [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 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 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