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Janet's Quilting Blog October 2007 Archive

By Janet Wickell, About.com Guide to Quilting since 1999

Chariot Wheel Quilt Block Pattern

Wednesday October 31, 2007
Have you been waiting for the next installment of the Anniversary Sampler Quilt? Here it is, a variation of the Chariot Wheel quilt block. A few pieces are small, but ... Read More

Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Quilt

Tuesday October 30, 2007
Quilters rarely miss a chance to make community project quilts. Like this group of ladies who are members of the Empire Quilters Guild in New York City. During the last ... Read More

Double Nine-Patch Quilt Block Pattern

Monday October 29, 2007
The Double Nine-Patch quilt block is a staple -- an all-time quilter's favorite and a block every quilt pattern library should include. Each block is made from five small nine-patch ... Read More

Make Triangle Square Units on a Long Grid

Tuesday October 23, 2007
My favorite way to quick-piece half square triangle units is to sew them together from sandwiched squares, but there are other ways to make them that are just as easy. ... Read More

Churn Dash Frame Quilt Block Pattern

Monday October 22, 2007
The Churn Dash Frame block is real similar to the traditional Churn Dash quilt block, but it has a larger center square to help you frame decorative panels, novelties or ... Read More

Greek Cross Quilt Block Pattern

Saturday October 20, 2007
The traditional Greek Cross quilt block looks good no matter how you sew it -- scrappy or ultra-organized. You can change the appearance of the block dramatically by altering colors ... Read More

Make a Chinese Lantern Quilt Block

Tuesday October 16, 2007
Although it's traditionally called a Chinese Lantern quilt block, this pattern is suitable for any of your Asian themed fabrics. And if you aren't into Asian fabrics, use any brightly ... Read More

Cactus Pot Quilt Block Pattern

Monday October 15, 2007
The traditional Cactus Pot quilt block has just enough half-square triangle "blossoms" to give the block a nice, prickly texture, but not so many that it becomes a chore to ... Read More

Quilt Pattern: Around the Twist

Thursday October 11, 2007
I made this quilt many years ago for a book, but changed the pattern at the last minute to alter the size and eliminate the sashing. I'd forgotten about it ... Read More

Country Nine-Patch Quilt Block Pattern

Tuesday October 9, 2007
This was the June installment of our forum's popular Beginner Block Lotto. The instructions show you how to make a pair of Country Nine-Patch blocks that are put on-point by ... Read More

Patchwork Scottie Dog Quilt Block Pattern

Thursday October 4, 2007
I've had a few requests lately for a patchwork Scottie Dog pattern. Like the house block in the pattern index, it isn't difficult, but it does have quite a few ... Read More

Awareness Ribbon Colors

Monday October 1, 2007
Many of us will either begin or continue to work on Christmas quilts this month, but let's not forget that October is devoted to breast cancer awareness. I know that ... Read More

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