The Grandma's Favorite quilt block finishes at 10" square -- not too small, not too large. The block is easy to make and you'll discover lots of color-play and visual ... Read More

The patchwork Tea Leaf quilt block can be made in several ways. We'll construct it with quick pieced half-square triangle units, plain squares, and one rectangle. Play with fabric choices ... Read More

I hear that question from lots of new quilters. Here's an explanation and illustration that will help you visualize the difference between a fat quarter and a regular quarter-yard cut, ... Read More

I receive lots of Email from brand new quilters, and a good portion of the notes are from new grandmothers who want to make a quilt for a grandchild. If ... Read More

Card Trick quilt blocks might seem complicated at first glance, but they actually go together easily. The 9" blocks in this Card Trick quilt are separated by sashing and cornerstones, ... Read More

This 6" framed pinwheel block is assembled in shades of raspberry and chocolate -- a yummy combination. You'll use four fabrics for each quilt block: two pinks and two ... Read More

Half-square triangle units are one of the most commonly used quilt components and they can be made in lots of ways. My personal favorite is the sandwich method, but some ... Read More

Starry Nights is a strippy set quilt made with Pinwheel and Snowball blocks, all arranged in vertical rows and separated by long sashing strips. The blocks finish at 8-inches square, ... Read More

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

Do you dread applique? Do you cringe at the thought of turning under narrow patch edges, and keeping them neatly folded while you sew? You aren't alone. I think more ... Read More

I think everyone has a different method for sorting their fabrics. I'm constantly changing mine because, for me, there's no "best" way to do it. Right now the majority are ... Read More

February's Beginner Block Lotto focuses on this vibrant Snowball block with a white on white interior and purple tips. A red heart is appliqued to the center of the 6" ... Read More