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Janet's Quilting Blog November 2008 Archive

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

Steps to the Altar Quilt Block Pattern

Saturday November 29, 2008
This traditional quilt block sometimes has slightly different components, and there are other blocks that are known by the same or similar names, even though they look completely different. That's ... Read More

Christmas Star Wallhanging Pattern

Thursday November 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone had a good day. I'm popping in here for a bit to show you my newest pattern, an easy wallhanging made from a 20" square ... Read More

Make a Double Star Quilt

Monday November 24, 2008
Here's a close-up of the Double Star block, but the pattern is for an entire quilt (20 blocks with sashing). It's just that an image of the block helps illustrate ... Read More

Easy Applique Medallion Quilt

Thursday November 20, 2008
Here's a little 24" square wallhanging that might come in handy the next time you need to make a quick project for yourself or someone else. It could also be ... Read More

Holiday Harvest Quilt Pattern

Sunday November 16, 2008
The Holiday Harvest quilt is made from two quilt blocks, a 10" Grape Basket combined with an Oak Leaf and Acorn of the same size, all placed on point and ... Read More

Eight Hands Around Quilt Pattern

Friday November 14, 2008
Here's a brand new quilt pattern, Eight Hands Around, made with the traditional quilt block of the same name. The blocks are constructed in the same way, but with some ... Read More

Make a Color-Packed H Quilt

Wednesday November 12, 2008
Try this colorful H quilt the next time you want to go scrappy. I've included a couple of options in the pattern. One lets you strip piece sixteen groups of ... Read More

Through the Windows Quilt Pattern

Tuesday November 11, 2008
Through the Windows is a quilt pattern inspired by a carpet I saw in Arizona recently, a perfect design for the Arizona Quilt Challenge. But it's simple to dramatically change ... Read More

Make Easy Fabric Postcards

Friday November 7, 2008
Fabric postcards are ever so popular with quilters, and sometimes we have a fabric postcard swap or two taking place in our Quilting Forum (especially during the holidays). I hope ... Read More

Friendship Star Quilt Block Pattern

Wednesday November 5, 2008
Patchwork quilt blocks don't get much easier than the Friendship Star. But simple doesn't mean boring when you choose a deep, black background and sew a bunch of stars in ... Read More

Quilt Challenge for You (and Me)

Sunday November 2, 2008
The Arizona quilt challenge was inspired by frequent trips I'm making to the state over the next couple of years. I haven't had a lot of time to really look ... Read More

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