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We’ve all heard of the disappearing nine patch, but this Quilt Hollow blogger nestled her pinwheels inside a Churn Dash to get these great looking blocks. Read her Disappearing Pinwheel Block post to get the full story.
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Anjeanette Klinder shares on her blog the secret to sewing what she calls ‘pretty points’ in a quilt block. Hint: she uses lots of pins – but her explanation and photos on just how to pin for no slippage – … Read More...
Melissa of Mahlica Designs explains this tutorial gets more hits than any other blog post. She made this adorable ornament starting with constructing a crazy quilt block. Find out how she made it; get the know-how.
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Braids are so in right now. Jess of The Elven Garden takes braids from hair to hearth with her tutorial for this unique quilt block. She explains when you put several together they create a woven look. Go HERE to … Read More...
This elegant quilt block is the creation of Alyce at Blossom Heart Quilts. Inspired by living in Japan, she explains this represents Tokyo and is her contribution to the Big City Girl QAL. She shares how she made … Read More...
I love the symmetry of this Christmas themed quilt block, made by Brioni of FlossyBossy. Get the free pattern and template to make your own HERE.
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Rachael of Rachael Rabbit has a unique way to frame her blocks & quilts. Instead of sides, then top+bottom, she goes top+side+bottom+side. Did y’all get that? She demos her technique on her blog post. Get the tutorial.
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I love this pattern, Victorian Greenhouse, by Amy Friend of During Quiet Time. She uses a paper piecing technique to create this 10 inch finished block. You can buy the pattern in her shop.
Sarah of Narcoleptic in a Cupboard shares how to make this pieced pattern block, a Spider Web. This is a good pattern for using up scraps. Get the tutorial.
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Paper piecing gives you great results. Lindsay of Craft Buds shares this technique for sewing up a Square in a Square quilt block. Do check out her Square in a Square pillow, so cute! Get the tutorial.
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I love the modern take on this Dresden Plate! Vicki of the Quilting Lodge graciously shares on her blog a pattern for her Swirly Twirly Dresden. A paper pieced construction, go HERE to get the pattern.
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Cindy of Hyacinth Quilt Designs shows us her progress on her Marcelle Medallion quilt block. I cannot wait to see more, I l-o-v-e her color and fabric choices. Have you seen this quilt block design on lots of blogs lately? … Read More...
Here are my three favorite projects I found today at WIP Wednesday hosted by Freshly Pieced. Grab a cuppa and pick yours.
Kelli at Seriously..I Think it Needs Stitches made this large pieced hexie. She plans to make it … Read More...
What a yummy little bunny! Amy Friend of During Quiet Time made this quilt block using a paper piecing technique. Go HERE to learn more. Go HERE to get the links to the pattern.
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Fiona of Celtic Thistle turned this paper pieced owl into a notebook cover. Adorable! She says it makes the perfect last-minute gift. She tells you where to get the owl block pattern and how to make the cover. Get the … Read More...
Jeannette of Gone Aussie Quilting made this quilt block from a pattern she found at Quiet Play. Very nicely executed, the color combo rocks! Go HERE to read more.
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Lindsay of LRStitched did a guest post at Sew Mama Sew! today showing how to make a pieced heart block. The block showcases the fabric line “New Leaf” by Daisy Janie and can be finished as a mini quilt, shown. … Read More...
The first Friday of February is National Wear Red Day. Barbara Brackman of Material Culture honored this year’s campaign with a free quilt pattern inspired by an antique quilt (1840-1860). It’s made up of two blocks. Visit her blog … Read More...
The Dare to Dresden blog hop is in progress. I cannot wait to see what participants make with their Dresdens. Go to Quilt Monster in my Closet to get the schedule.
Carla of Lollyquiltz chose this pattern as part of the Mid-Century Modern Bee. Each finished block measures 6 1/2 inches. I love seeing this traditional pattern sewn up in fresh, bold colors. Visit her blog to get the tutorial.… Read More...
