Classic quilt blocks

Last week I raved about the gorgeous Classic Quilt Block, the Sawtooth Star. This week I have a step by step tutorial so you can sew your own block, and if you've never sewn one before you're in for a treat. It's an easy block to sew and hopefully you used last week's colouring sheet to plan your own block. I'll be making a 6" (finished) block and at the end of the tutorial there's a chart of cutting measurements for six different sizes - 4", 6", 8", 10", 12" and 15". You'll be able to use…

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Classic Quilt Blocks have been sewn for centuries, are easy to recognise and are every quilters favorite. Let's celebrate these gorgeous blocks and add them to our quilting projects! It's a new month and it's time for a new block in my Classic Quilt Blocks series. It's always fun deciding which block I'll share with you, and this month I'm excited because I've chosen an absolute treasure - the Flying Geese Block. The Flying Geese block is fundamentally a building block that is combined with…

Classic Quilt Blocks have been sewn for centuries, are easy to recognise and are every quilters favorite. Let's celebrate these gorgeous blocks and add them to our quilting projects! Welcome to Week Two of my Ohio Star Classic Quilt Blocks series! It's my favorite week because we get to sew a block together in my step by step tutorial. YAY! Last week I provided a colouring sheet for you to download and print, so hopefully you had a few minutes to plan your block/s and pull some fabrics. The…

This month's Classic Quilt Block is a block that's very near and dear to me. I have a soft spot for the simple Pinwheel block and I just love how sweet and delicate it looks in quilt designs. It's a dainty quilt block that's easy to sew and it can be used in many ways. This block takes me right back to my early childhood, when a visit to our annual country show meant I could bring home a pretty pinwheel on a stick - other kids went for the showbags and the terrifying rides, I went for the…

Classic Quilt Blocks have been sewn for centuries, are easy to recognise and are every quilters favorite. Let's celebrate these gorgeous blocks and add them to our quilting projects! Welcome to the final week of my Economy block Classic Quilt Blocks series. It's been a fun month learning more about this block. We've looked at it's history and design, we're been inspired by some stunning quilts and we've sewn a block in my step by step tutorial, so now it's time to have some fun. To end the…

Listing is for a printed copy of the Top Knot quilt pattern. Put a bow on it! The Top Knot quilt is traditionally pieced and recommended for the confident beginner quilter and up! The pattern includes instructions for making two throw sizes, Option A (cover sample) and Option B, both measuring 53 1/2" x 65 1/2". This 14-page pattern is complete with block diagrams, labels for organizing your cuts of fabric, step-by-step detailed instructions, and colorful illustrations. Our shipping and…

Learn how to make a stunning two-color Ohio Star quilt block. Easy instructions and helpful tips guide you through creating this classic quilt pattern. It's easy!

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. Using only squares and rectangles, the block goes together fast.