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…
I would like to take a moment to thank OyVey Quilt Designs for donating the fabric I am using in this tutorial. It is from her new fabric line, Mosaic Masterpiece by Hoffman International. Ask for it at your local quilt store! Supplies you will need Before starting this or any other project, wash and…
Halloween Quilt Pattern Tutorial: I used to teach at a quilt retreat held at the Bayside Inn in Cooperstown NY. I wouldn’t stay at the Inn, I would stay in a camping trailer we had at the time at Shadowbrook Campground. One year I offered two different classes – a log cabin and a bargello….
Ringo Starr said he named his song after the story that Octopuses strolled along the ocean floor gathering rocks and other pretty baubles to make a garden. Is the story true? The pattern is available for free to subscribers at the bottom of the page. If you’d rather just print, click the green Print Friendly…
Here’s the Batty Pumpkin Quilt Block for the Halloween series. Be sure to check out the full list of designers at the bottom of the page. The pattern is available for free to subscribers at the bottom of the page. If you’d rather just print, click the green Print Friendly button under the tutorial. If…
How To Make a Modern Table Runner According to the Modern Quilt Guild, modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Modern quilts often use bold colors and prints, high contrast areas of solid color, improvisational piecing, lots of negative space for quilting, and alternative layouts such as asymmetrical designs. The open design…
