Learn a different quilting technique with each block. Then get tutorials for two different settings for your blocks along with a video on adding borders. You’ll also get some tips for straight-line quilting and stitching-in-the-ditch quilting. The blocks below are in order based on the degree of difficulty with the easiest coming first.
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Rail Fence
In this video, you will get some tips for sewing accurately while making a Rail Fence block. Emphasis will be on sewing a scant 1/4″ seam and using leaders and followers when stitching.
Bow Tie
Learn how to make this Bow Tie block using the Quick Corner method.
Heart
Learn how to hand sew this quick and easy heart quilt block.
Houses
Learn how to make houses with Flying Geese Units using the Quick Corner Method. You’ll also find some tips for matching triangle points.
Rectangles
Practice your cutting, sewing and matching skills while making this Rectangles Block. You may choose to rotary cut and strip piece this block or to use scissors and templates. Free directions for both methods are listed.
Shoo Fly
Learn how to cut and sew HST’s (half square triangles) when making this Shoo Fly block. You’ll also find out how to SQUARE UP your HST set.
Friendship Star
Learn how to get perfect triangle tips while making this Friendship Star. You’ll also learn about squaring up HST (half square triangle) sets.
Basket
Learn how to DRAFT your own PATTERN using this simple BASKET BLOCK as an example. Then you’ll get some TIPS for CONSTRUCTING basket blocks.
Pinwheel
Learn how to match 8 triangle points in the center of this block. Check out our Blocks That Teach series for more info about sewing Pinwheels.
Sewing in Rows
Learn how to sew these blocks without sashing.
How to Calculate and Add Sashing
Learn how to add sashing to your quilts.
How to Determine the Machine Quilting Design
Find out how to decide on an easy quilting design.
Machine Quilting Checklist (Part 1)
Getting your quilt ready for machine quilting is just as important as the quilting. Follow this checklist for guidance.
Machine Quilting Checklist (Part 2)
Get some tips for improving your machine quilting.
How to Make Your Quilt Larger
Check out the different ways to make your quilt larger.
