Road to oklahoma quilt

Picking a favorite block is like trying to select a favorite quilt for the Festival each time it comes around! I decided that I wanted to find a good basic block, that anyone can make, to share today. The Road to Oklahoma is a simple block of squares and half square triangles, and when stacked […]

Photo above © Lorri Rosier-WheelerThis quilting pattern / tutorial is available as a free download... Download Pattern: Road to Oklahoma

One of the commenters on my last post mentioned the quilt block "The Road to Oklahoma". I had to admit I've never made one, in spite of the fact that my blog is named for it, and that it has reflects my roots (see my About section). That comment gave me a great idea (thanks Christine!) for the back of the quilt I'm currently piecing. The Road to Oklahoma block may be constructed a couple of different ways. One method is to cut trapezoids and squares, as described on Quilter's Cache…

The last few days have been a whirlwind. I worked at the Womancraft cooperative all day Saturday and babysat and dogsat my grandchildren and their dogs Sunday and Monday. Toddlers can certainly kee…

Kathy's Road to Oklahoma Quilt The Road to Oklahoma Quilt made by Katy Quilts , The Pattern Designed by Krystal Jakelwicz for Lets Quilt Something, it's available for free. Full Post: Road to Oklahom

This finished Road to Oklahoma quilt is now a walk down memory lane since I started and completed it in January – June 2022. However, since I hand-delivered it to Grandma Sparkles in Oklahoma at th…

Road to Oklahoma quilt block - For the blocks, cut the template a seam larger so the block will finish twelve inches square or as seamless, it will finish about 10-1/2 inches.

Recently I found a Boho jelly roll in my stash and cut it up for this Road to Oklahoma quilt. Because there is so much background in the quilt I wanted to make a pieced border to add a little...Read More

Today I get to share my version of the Road to Oklahoma quilt block. This is a free pattern by Fat Quarter Shop!

Road to Oklahoma is a popular traditional block that is beginner friendly. When set in a straight set, you can rotate the blocks to make different designs. T...

Road Through Oklahoma 8" Finished block I think I'm finally getting the hang of pressing seams open. One thing I've noticed is th...

Photos above © AccuQuiltWhat a beautiful quilting pattern! I found it on Pinterest. Road to Oklahoma block quilting & designed by AccuQuilt. This quilt pattern/tutorial is available for free... Do

Its time for a new block study! In this video, we do a deep dive into the construction of the Road to Oklahoma Block. Well....at least that was my intent! ...

Road to Oklahoma 8" finished Step 1: Cutting the fabric Fabric A: background fabric A1 - cut six 2 1/2" squares A2 - cut two 3" squares Fabric B: grey (medium color) B1 - cut two 2 1/2" squares B2 - cut two 3" squares Fabric C: blue (dark) C - cut four 2 1/2" squares Step 2: Half-square Triangle Units I'm trying something new for the rest of the blocks in this quilt. I'm going to press the seams open. Quilters like Leah Day press all their seams open because it makes it easier to machine…

Recently I found a Boho jelly roll in my stash and cut it up for this Road to Oklahoma quilt. Because there is so much background in the quilt I wanted to make a pieced border to add a little...Read More

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As you probably know, I'm an Island Batik Ambassador. Each month the Ambassadors are presented with a new challenge, and this month the challenge was to be inspired by quilt history to create something new.

Follow along with Jen as she shows you how to create the Road to Oklahoma Quilt Block as a part of our Stars of Victory Quilt! Check below for links to the q...

Pamela Garlock on Instagram: "Happy Daylight Savings Day! I love the story behind this quilt💖. My client @tia.loretta.james is an OBGYN, she made this quilt for a friend that has moved to Oklahoma. Not only is she good friends with her, but she also delivered 3 out of her 4 children💖. This quilt pattern just happens to be Road to Oklahoma. I just know she’s going to love it! Details Pattern: Road to Oklahoma Fabrics: Memoirs designed by 3 Sisters for @modafabrics Pantograph: Florence