Saturday Sampler

(Beginning – July 2019)

This Saturday Sampler Quilt is the best way to learn basic quilting skills. Each block in this series focuses on one or more essential skills. Complete all blocks and you’ll be ready to tackle more advanced quilting projects.

Below the video links, you’ll find the handouts you can download for FREE along with photos of other Sampler Quilts. Hope you enjoy this project!

Introduction (#1)

Learn about this project and why Sampler Quilts make great beginner projects. More detailed instructions can be found in later videos in this series.

Supplies (#2)

Learn about the supplies needed for this project.

The SQUARE (#3)

Learn about the most popular quilt shape. Then discover how to add seam allowances. Finally find out how to cut this using a rotary cutter.

Heart Applique (#4)

Learn how to add a heart appliqué to your project using a fusible.

Circle Applique (#5)

Learn another easy appliqué method. Beginners can use this method in place of more difficult curved piecing requiring templates and registration marks.

Bricks/Rectangles (#6)

Learn about cutting rectangles and sewing a precise 1/4″ seam. Review adding seam allowances. You also learn why pressing along with cutting and sewing add to your accuracy.

Rail Fence (#7)

Learn about a scant 1/4 inch seam. Review cutting on the grain lines for rectangles. You will also be given instructions for making multiple blocks using strip piecing.

Four Patch (#8)

Learn about matching intersections and why pressing is so important for sewing accurately. You will also discover how chain piecing can save you time.

Nine Patch (#9)

Learn why value is so important in quilting. Then you’ll get to “play” with your fabric. Directions on how to strip piece this traditional block are also included.

Bow Tie (#10)

Learn about the quick corner method.

Quick Corner Jar (#11)

Learn about the quick corner method. Add this jar to your Sampler Quilt or try the square with four quick corners also featured in this video.

Simple Houses (#12)

Learn how to make houses with Flying Geese Units using the Quick Corner Method. (Cut only squares and other rectangles to make this block!) You’ll also find some tips for matching triangle points.

Shoo Fly (#13)

Learn how to cut and sew triangles.

Friendship Star (#14)

Learn how to match points.

Basket (#15)

Learn how to make a pattern for this block. Practice cutting, sewing and matching skills while constructing this Simple Basket.

Setting Quilt Blocks (#16)

Learn about some of the popular settings for sampler blocks and the process that quilters go through when deciding on a layout. You also will receive directions for adding sashing to your blocks. At the end of the video, you’ll find more examples of different settings.