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The Box Quilt Block - an Easy, Beginner-Friendly Quilt Block Tutorial

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The Box Quilt Block - an Easy, Beginner-Friendly Quilt Block Tutorial

Let's sew up this traditional Box Quilt block today. It is beginner-friendly and you could dig into your stash and/or scraps to make a beautiful quilt. This pattern is a little different than other Box Quilt blocks you can find online and is attributed to Nancy Page. Using only squares and rectangles, the block goes together fast! Let's check it out!

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The Traditional Starburst Quilt Block - Free Tutorial

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The Traditional Starburst Quilt Block - Free Tutorial
This gorgeous star quilt block is a delight for the eyes! The large 16" Starburst block also makes a wonderful secondary design when made into a quilt. I'll break down each part of the block into doable steps so you can successfully sew the block together.

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How to Sew the Salt Lake City Quilt Block - a Lovely Traditional Pieced Block

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How to Sew the Salt Lake City Quilt Block - a Lovely Traditional Pieced Block
Let's take a look at the Salt Lake City quilt block today. It is easier to sew together than you might think because I'll show you a simple method to piece that one complicated-looking component.

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How to Sew the God's Eye Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial

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How to Sew the God's Eye Quilt Block - a Free Tutorial
Today let's take a look at how to piece the traditional quilt block called God's Eye. This 16" block uses mostly Half Square Triangles (HST) and Flying Geese components along with squares and a Square in a Square center unit. It is a stunning block!

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How to Sew the Quarter Log Cabin or Half Log Cabin Quilt Block

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How to Sew the Quarter Log Cabin or Half Log Cabin Quilt Block
The Quarter Log Cabin (which is also known as the Half Log Cabin) quilt block is a super easy beginner-friendly quilt block. The pattern is great for making scrappy quilts but can make a stunning planned quilt as well. Let's dive in to the basic instructions and then look at several ways you can easily modify the block to create a quilt that is uniquely your own!

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