How to Sew the Perfect Flying Geese the Flip and Stitch Method I received a question via e-mail asking me how to keep flying geese from shrinking and losing their points. I was able to provide a quick outline of some things to watch for when making flying geese. I also decided to make a
Double Pinwheel & Peeping Cats Quilt Blocks. Free Pattern and Tutorial
Top US quilting blogger, Kate Colleran Designs, shares their Tutorial to make the Disappearing 4 Patch Block. Click here now!!
In this signature quilt block tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a scrap-friendly block that can be used to make a pillow or quilt.
In this free pattern for a 6" dairy barn quilt block, you will learn how to make three different blocks including the half-rectangle block.
To go with the video tutorial I've put together a cheat sheet. It details my method of making pinwheels along with a handy reference chart with the quilt math to make pinwheels in all sorts of sizes. You can download a PDF version of the cheat sheet by clicking here. You can also 'Pin" the
Among the plethora of quilt designs, the Log Cabin quilt block stands as an enduring symbol of tradition, warmth, and innovation. With its
I want to thank everyone who has been so eager to help make quilt blocks for two very deserving children. The goal of this blog post is to share links to some completed blocks, ideas for other bloc…
To go with the video tutorial I've put together a cheat sheet. It details my method of making pinwheels along with a handy reference chart with the quilt math to make pinwheels in all sorts of sizes. You can download a PDF version of the cheat sheet by clicking here. You can also 'Pin" the
Introducing Scattered Squares ; which reminds me of my Modernized D9P in that you can play with negative space to create something that is...
Let's celebrate October with a patchwork skull quilt block tutorial. Great for your homemade Halloween home decor projects.
Happy October! I’ve been in the mood to do a little Halloween sewing, so I designed three fun Halloween blocks and will be sharing the tutorials for each block on my blog in the weeks leading…
Get a free PDF quilt pattern! The Duval Star quilt pattern (previously named Reverse Star) uses fat quarters!
How to Make a Dresden Plate Quilt Block. Free Sewing Tutorial and Pattern
Sail Boat Block Tutorial
Choose your favorite 5" charm squares to make you own cute and scrappy My Town quilt!
It’s all the rage among scrap-using quilters. Search for it on YouTube and Pinterest and you’ll see what I mean! Video by Brenda of “Conquering Mount Scrapmore with Brenda” …
At our September meeting, I did a demonstration of the Spider Web Quilt Block. It is a simple string quilt block with several variat...
Learn how to cut and resew a ho-hum four-patch block and turn it into a spectacular disappearing four-patch quilt block. (Easy, too!)
This step-by-step block printing lesson teaches how to do linocut and foam printing with your students complete with block printing supplies and videos.
DIY Fabric Block Zipper Pouch Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial
Learn How to Make a Perfect Economy Quilt Block with these simple instructions. Free downloadable tutorial instructions included.
Have you visited our page that links to 52 Free Quilt Block Tutorials (easy to advanced) by fantastic quilting bloggers from around the globe?
Tutorial: Jacob's Ladder quilt block tutorial for beginners
Learn how to make the Hidden Wells quilt block with this tutorial. is very fast and easy to make and each time you make it.
I indulged in a few long afternoons of playing in EQ8 recently. As usual, what I ended up with bears no resemblance to what I started with. This instance was rather extreme: I was thinking flowers and somehow ended up with a sailboat. Go figure! This block design ended up in my Sailing School pattern. For a tutorial about HRT, go here. After I drew it, I printed out the cut sizes the software suggested and happily started cutting and sewing, only to find that my sails were not turning out the size they should. I suppose I could have winged it and fudged all the other block parts to make it all fit together, but I'm really not an improv kind of quilter. I can appreciate a well-made improv quilt, but I don't particularly enjoy the process myself. I like to know what to cut to what size to make things fit in a predetermined way. So there. This of course meant that I needed to figure out why things weren't working out. I double- and triple-checked my seam allowance. I cut more fabric, checking my measurements. Nope, still not working. I finally figured out that my problem arose from having to guess how to line up the triangles when I sewed them together. I wasn't hitting the sweet spot. I thought I knew where to align one piece relative to the seam allowance on the other. I was wrong, though it would have worked if the geometry of that long triangle hadn't messed up the works. To make a long story short, in a HRT unit, if you want the diagonal seam to reach perfectly from corner to corner, you don't want the seam to be exactly on the diagonal of the unfinished unit. I drew it out on paper to wrap my mind around it. The paper is cut to the unfinished size of the unit and the drawn rectangle inside is the finished size. If you extend the line that runs diagonally from corner to corner in the finished size, you see that it does not actually cross the corners of the unfinished unit. Well, that's a fine how-do-you-do! I know there are rulers out there that take all this into account. In fact, I have one on my wall that would suit, except that it isn't large enough for the unit I needed. Also, the quilt design I have in mind uses just a few boat blocks, and I'd hate to ask folks to buy a specialty ruler for just a few blocks. I humphed and harrumphed and decided there must be away to make these a little larger and cut down to size so alignment wouldn't be such a bother. I took in ideas from various tutorials, and spent half the afternoon stirring them all together and finally came up with something that worked the way I wanted. I spent the rest of the afternoon figuring out the math to know what size rectangles to start with to end up with a given size. It would be a pain to use trial and error every time I want a different sized unit. There's a tutorial in the works to share the details. In the meantime, tell me, have you used HRT in any projects? If so, do you have any tips or trick to share? UPDATE: The tutorial is now available here!
Halloween is almost here and if scary décor is not your thing, then you might like my super cute Pumpkin Block pattern. It's a free pattern and can be used for an array of fun projects! Everyone's busy decorating and planning their Halloween celebrations, but we're keeping it low key and simple down here. I did make our grandson a pumpkin cushion for his bedroom, and I thought you guys might enjoy sewing the Pumpkin Block I used as well - it's super cute! I found a paper pieced pumpkin pattern on EQ8, but it was a too boxy and basic, so I got to work and gave it a complete make over. The shape is more realistic shape now and I think the changes added a lot of cute character - I hope you like it! The Pumpkin Block pattern is free for you to use for whatever project you like, and I've included three sizes in the PDF pattern (6", 8" and 10") so you have a few options to choose from. I made the 8" block and added some cute little borders for Landon's pillow - he's too young to understand Halloween this year but he loves climbing all over it :) This is a foundation paper pieced block and it's pretty simple. There are a few smaller bits in the background but otherwise quite manageable for most quilters. If you're worried or this is your first time paper piecing, then I suggest you start with the 10" block and see how you go (I'm always here to help if you need it). I didn't want a bright orange pumpkin, so I threw together some of my favorite gold/orange fabrics from Corey Yoders collections and I love how soft and sweet they are. I also want to make one for myself with a neutral pumpkin on a light grey background in the next few days. Have fun choosing fabrics for your own Pumpkin Block and try combinations that make you smile. The Pumpkin Block PDF pattern includes full step by step instructions and diagrams for piecing the block, plus full-sized templates and a colouring sheet so you can plan your block prior to sewing. I haven't included fabric requirements etc. because it varies between block sizes - just raid your scrap bins and create! The Pumpkin Block PDF pattern is a free download and if you'd like to use it for a Halloween project or save it to your computer for later, simply click the link down below and grab the file: All that's left to do is pick your favorite fabrics and start sewing your first block today. The blocks are quick so you should be able to make a batch in no time! Use your completed blocks as cushion fronts, mini quilts, table runners, table toppers - whatever your heart desires, just have fun with it! I hope you enjoy sewing my free Pumpkin Block pattern and let me know what you make with it. Have fun lovely! PIN FOR LATER: Happy quilting :)
I first read about how to make this block in a book but I then came across this video, Exploding Block, by Jenny Doan from the Missouri Star Quilt Company. It’s fast and fun, however I use a…
This is my take on a traditional Christmas Star block. It would look pretty great in holiday fabric, but I would hate to see it pigeon-holed as strictly that, so I'm calling it Ribbon Star. The tutorial makes a 12.5" block. Cutting:
If you've never tried making the Square in a Square quilt block then you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make. This block requires one large square of fabric and 4 smaller squares so cutting requirements are easy. And sewing it together is a snap. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions Cutting calculations for a Square in a Square Quilt Block The square in square requires 1 large square and 4 small squares to be cut. To determine the size of the large square decide on your finished block size
When it comes to changing the size of quilt blocks, Gigi Levsen knows what she's doing, so she's sharing how to resize almost any block!
Learn the fast way to make the classic Log Cabin quilt block from fabric strips. Tutorial from NewQuilters.com #logcabinquilt, #easyquiltblocks, #quiltpiecing, #quiltingforbeginners
Are you wondering what is crochet blocking and why block knitting projects? In this tutorial I tell you all about what blocking means, why you should do it and how to block your projects.
In the world of quilting, there are tons of quilts that have Flying Geese blocks. Actually, my quilt pattern, the Framed Folk quilt has a bunch of them so I figured I’d put this flying geese tutorial…
How To Make A Travel Sewing Kit. Free Sewing Tutorial and Pattern
Learn to draft a basic bodice block pattern based on your body measurements. Enter them in the calculator and get computed results for all tutorial steps and fabric consumption.
Learn How to Make a Perfect Hourglass Quilt Block. This classic block is a great scrap buster and one of the easiest quilt blocks for beginners.
Turn fabric scraps into beautiful quilted flowers with a sew-and-flip piecing technique easy enough for beginning quilters to master. Tutorial from NewQuilters.com. #easyquiltblocks #foundationpiecing #rosequiltblock #quiltingforbeginners
