This block is a variation on an Hourglass quilt block. It's really easy to make. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions So let's get started. This makes a 10" x 10" finished block (10½" x 10½") unfinished. What do we need? 1 strip of fabric one (light) measuring 3" x 12¼" 1 strip of fabric two (dark) measuring 3" x 12 ¼" 1 square of … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Hourglass Quilt Block Variation Tutorial
Quilt Blocks
Quilting Blocks: Hourglass Quilt Block – Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Block
The Hourglass quilt block is made from quarter square triangles. You can use these quilt blocks as filler blocks in your quilt or you can use them as a feature block. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What you need: 2 squares of fabric measuring the same size- one light, one dark for best effect. See the table at the bottom of … [Read more...] about Quilting Blocks: Hourglass Quilt Block – Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Block
Quilting Blocks: Star Flower Quilt Block
The Star Flower quilt block is a fairly easy block to make using half square triangles. Some people refer to this as a Lemoyne Star but that's not really correct as this one is constructed differently and as stated above, is made with HST's. The unfinished size of this block is 10½", finished size 10". What You Need: Tools We Used in this Tutorial You … [Read more...] about Quilting Blocks: Star Flower Quilt Block
Quilting Blocks: Square in a Square Quilt Block Tutorial
If you've never tried making the Square in a Square quilt block then you will be pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to make. This block requires one large square of fabric and 4 smaller squares so cutting requirements are easy. And sewing it together is a snap. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions Cutting calculations for a Square … [Read more...] about Quilting Blocks: Square in a Square Quilt Block Tutorial
Quilting Block: New Mexico Quilt Block – 30″
I just love this block, it really is one of my favourites. Apart from the fact that I think it looks great, it's so big that you only need 4 with some sashing and borders to make a queen-sized quilt. Or you can use one block to make a baby quilt. It looks complicated but it really isn't, especially with the method, we have used to make up some of the smaller … [Read more...] about Quilting Block: New Mexico Quilt Block – 30″
Quilting Blocks – Pinwheel Quilt Block
This is the easiest of the pinwheel blocks to make. It’s a basic block that can be made quickly and easily by beginners. But it has so much potential for use in your quilts. Watch the Video Below to learn how to Make the Pinwheel Quilt Block. TOOLS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL You can check the latest prices at Amazon by clicking on the links below: Creative Grids Ruler 8½" x … [Read more...] about Quilting Blocks – Pinwheel Quilt Block
Quilt Block: Austin Star Quilt Block
Making quilt blocks can seem to be a daunting process for a beginner, but really it's just a matter of taking your time and knowing which bit goes where. For this block, we used Half Square Triangles (HST's). If you are unfamiliar with making these, then here is a link to making a half square triangle. When I finished this block I wasn't 100% happy with the bright pink corner … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Austin Star Quilt Block
Quilt Block: Sister’s Choice Quilt Block Tutorial
The Sister's Choice quilt block is such a lovely and versatile quilt block and its a lot easier to make than it first looks. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions The Sisters Choice Quilt Block measures: 10½" square - unfinished 10" square - finished. What You Need Fabric 1 (light color): 1 x 2½" strip cut … [Read more...] about Quilt Block: Sister’s Choice Quilt Block Tutorial
How to Do the Math and Cut 8 Half Square Triangles
How to Do the Math to Cut out 8 Half Square Triangles We have been asked a number of times, how to calculate the size of the starting pieces of fabric when you want to cut 8 Half Square Triangles at the one time. So here it is. We also have a video below on how to cut the 8 half square triangles. Calculation to work out the size of the starting fabric: The size of your … [Read more...] about How to Do the Math and Cut 8 Half Square Triangles
Quilting Blocks: How to Square Up a Half Square Triangle Block
So once you have made your half square triangles you will want to make sure they are square. Nothing worse than having wonky triangles if that's not the look you are aiming for. In our video below, we show you how to square up your half square triangle perfectly (Can't see the video? You may have an ad blocker installed.) … [Read more...] about Quilting Blocks: How to Square Up a Half Square Triangle Block