How to Sew the Crow's Nest Quilt Block, an Easy, Traditional Variation of the Monkey Wrench Block
Posted by Elaine Huff on
Today let's learn how to sew the Crow's Nest quilt block. This charming block is beginner-friendly as it is made entirely of Half Square Triangle, rectangles and one square - super quick to create. Let's get started!
Fabric Requirements for a 9" Finished Crow's Nest Quilt Block:
- Light: 2 - 4" squares, 1 - 3.5" square, and 8 - 1.5" x 3.5" rectangles
- Dark: 2 - 4" squares, and 4 - 1.5" x 3.5" rectangles
Sewing Directions:
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Happy Quilting!
Elaine
P.S. Looking for more beginner-friendly blocks? Take a look at these blocks: https://fabric406.com/blogs/fabric406-blog/30-easy-quilt-block-tutorials-for-the-beginning-quilter
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