The theme of this month’s block is “international”. I looked for a flower that had been brought to the US from another country and decided on the Hollyhock. This flower came from either Europe or Asia, depending on the variety. The Victorians believed it signified the circle of life, ambition, fertility, and abundance. Cutting Requirements…
An easy-to-read chart of HST and QST measurements is available to newsletter subscribers at the bottom of this page. If you don’t want to subscribe, use the Print Friendly button under that list to print this page. If that doesn’t work, try Ctrl-P or Flower-P. Here is the fabric I found in my stash. I…
This is the second block of a three-block series that will make a cute little Spring wallhanging or table topper. Fly, little butterfly, and enjoy your freedom! This Butterflies are Free Quilt Block makes a great scrappy quilt. Each month has a free printable. Butterflies are Free Quilt Block Cutting Instructions BackgroundCut (2) strips 3-1/2″…
This quilt tutorial is part of the “Kitchen Stitchin” blog hop. The challenge is to make something that you would use in the kitchen, on the table, on an appliance, on the wall, or wherever else. I gave myself a challenge in this blog hop: to continue the Storm-at-Sea quilt block tutorial that I started…
In this quilt tutorial, I am going to show you the traditional method of making Half-Square-Triangles. The Spring Crocus Quilt Block Use the green “Print Friendly” button at the bottom to print these instructions without any distractions. Cutting instructions BackgroundCut (1) strip 3-1/4″ wide by the WOF. From that strip, cut (1) 3-1/4″ squares and…
How to Make a Twisted Rail Fence Quilt Block To make this block, you will need: 1/8 yard Dark Red 1/8 yard Light Red Cut this fabric into strips depending on what size block you are making. I like using my Stripology ruler when cutting strips. It keeps my hand steady and my cuts accurate….
To print this tutorial, click the green Print Friendly button at the bottom of the page. If that doesn’t work, try Ctrl + P (or Flower + P) to bring up the printer dialog box. How to Make a Storm-at-Sea Quilt Block Well, as it turns out, there are two types of Storm-at-Sea blocks. The…
In this quilt tutorial, I am going to show you the Bias Beauty technique of making four blocks at the same time. I am using the Half-Square-Triangle variation in this block, but there are several other variations. Details are in the free printable. Use the green “Print Friendly” button at the bottom to print these…
According to Irish folklore, those who find a four-leaf clover are destined for good luck. Each leaf in the clover is a good omen for faith, hope, love, and luck. Here is a quilt block that promises both love and luck. Four of them make a great table topper or mini quilt. Be sure to…
This pattern is available for free to subscribers at the bottom of the page. If you’d rather just print the page, click the green Print button under the designer list. If that doesn’t work, try Ctrl + P (or Flower + P) to bring up the printer dialog box. See the list of other Valentine’s…
What could be better for Valentine’s Day than Flowers and Candy? (Well, maybe a puppy.) Seriously, here is a 12″ square block that you can use for the center of a table runner, the front of a pillow, or maybe a pocket on a tote. Be sure to see the list of other Valentine’s Day…
This quilt of hope and kindness uses a little trick to make the Quarter Square Triangle units. The quilt that truly gave me peace was 26 Acts of Kindness. It was named after the kindness campaign that sprung to life after the Sandy Hook Massacre that killed 26 people on December 14, 2012. People were…
