One of the things that has always fascinated me about antique quilts are the blocks they used and the names they gave the blocks. I find them inspiring. Here are two antique “Cake Stand” quilts that are in my collection. The first one is from the 40’s – bless the woman who signed her work!…
The Crayon Box Quilt Block is a great block for a Back to School project. Before beginning, this or any other project, wash and press your fabric. Take the time to clean your machine, put in a new needle, and fill a few bobbins. To press, just hold the iron over a spot for a…
It’s time to make the square-in-a-square blocks that form the basis of one of the blocks in this mystery quilt. Since there are so many of them, I am experimenting with different Square Up Rulers. Take a look and tell me which ruler you prefer? Making the Square-in-a-Square Blocks, Fabric # 1 Assemble: Cut the…
The snail trail quilt block swirls around a central four-patch to make a square-in-a-square design. Here is the tutorial on how to create the Snail Trail and the QST blocks that make up the Swing Your Partner pattern. I’ve included information on how to square up a block, too, and what to do when your…
