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How to Sew a Four Patch Scrappy Heart Quilt Block

Posted by Elaine Huff on

How to Sew a Four Patch Scrappy Heart Quilt Block
Today let's create a charming Four Patch Scrappy Heart quilt block that is perfect for a Valentine's Day project. This beginner-friendly tutorial offers a simple yet captivating design, using scrap fabric and straightforward techniques. You can craft this adorable block in three different sizes, providing versatility for your quilting projects.

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Free Tutorial for the Sandhills Star (or Blossoming Cactus) Quilt Block

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Free Tutorial for the Sandhills Star (or Blossoming Cactus) Quilt Block

The Sandhills Star quilt block, steeped in tradition and sometimes referred to as the "Blossoming Cactus" block, was first published in the Kansas City Star. While obviously being a star block, it can also be considered a weathervane block.

Sandhills Star is composed of four fabric colors set against a contrasting background. Your color placement can change the entire look of the block so you can create a quilt that is uniquely your own.

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Crossroads America Quilt Block - Free Tutorial

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Crossroads America Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
Today let's look at the Crossroads America quilt block. It has several other names - City Park, Flower Fields, Galaxy, Night Watch, Under Blue Mountain Skies, etc. That's a bunch! The components of the block aren't difficult so let's get started.

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Free Tutorial for the All Hallows Quilt Block, a Beautiful Star Block for any Season

Posted by Elaine Huff on

Free Tutorial for the All Hallows Quilt Block, a Beautiful Star Block for any Season
Let's take a look at how to sew the All Hallows quilt block. This traditional star block makes a beautiful secondary Pinwheel design when multiple blocks are sewn together. It uses only Half Square Triangles, Square in a Square and Flying Geese units to construct but there are a lot of points to match up!

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How to Make the Cups and Saucers Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial

Posted by Elaine Huff on

How to Make the Cups and Saucers Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
The Cups and Saucers quilt block is a quick one to sew and makes a stunning quilt. I've chosen to make a scrappy version but it looks great as a two-color block too.

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