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Janet's Quilting Blog July 2009 Archive

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

Wyoming Valley Quilt Block Pattern

Friday July 31, 2009
Wyoming Valley is a traditional patchwork quilt block that falls into the category of you can assemble me in loads of ways. Look at the illustration and it's easy to ... Read More

Roman Square Quilt Block Pattern

Wednesday July 29, 2009
The Roman Square block proves that a quilt pattern doesn't have to be difficult to be stunning. Put a batch of these guys together and you'll have a perfectly wonderful ... Read More

Christmas Rising Star Quilt Block Pattern

Monday July 27, 2009
I think this star-in-a-star is a wonderful choice for Christmas quilts, but feel free to change the fabrics to give it an entirely different appearance. The block looks good sewn ... Read More

Saturday Quilt in Progress

Saturday July 25, 2009
Here's a (small) preview of the quilt I'm working on for tomorrow's newsletter. Its name, Rags 'n Strings, offers a bit of a hint about the structure. Three popular ... Read More

Two Sizes: Goose in the Pond Quilt Block Pattern

Thursday July 23, 2009
I've included two finished sizes for the traditional Goose in the Pond quilt block, a big block that finishes at 22-1/2" square and a version half that size, 11-1/4". The ... Read More

Midnight Blues Quilt Patten

Monday July 20, 2009
Click through to see a large image of the Midnight Blues quilt (the thumbnail doesn't offer a good preview of the layout). I like this quilt, because when it's put ... Read More

Baby Propellers Quilt Pattern

Friday July 17, 2009
This little baby quilt finishes at about 34-1/2" x 43-1/4". It's made with 18 traditional Propeller quilt blocks. All of the blocks contain the same components, but in six of ... Read More

Under the Stars Quilt Pattern

Wednesday July 15, 2009
Under the Stars is a large quilt made from 35 blocks. All of the blocks are the same design, but there are 18 in one like-group and 17 in the ... Read More

Cathedral Windows Rag Quilt Pattern

Saturday July 11, 2009
Before it was finished, lots of you offered opinions about which fabric should be the focal point of this Cathedral Windows Rag Quilt. The remarks were pretty evenly divided. Some ... Read More

Cut Glass Dish Quilt Block Pattern

Thursday July 9, 2009
The Cut Glass Dish is made up entirely of half-square triangle units and strip-pieced four patch units. The block has lots of patches, but it isn't difficult at all. Do ... Read More

Simplified Dolly Madison Star

Wednesday July 8, 2009
This simplified version of the Dolly Madison Star resembles Ohio Star and its variations, but with a nine patch sewn at the block's center. The center nine patch is surrounded by ... Read More

How to Make a Window Template

Sunday July 5, 2009
Window templates let you mark a patch's outer cutting line and inner seam line in one operation, without fooling around with two templates. They're helpful for hand piecing, for marking ... Read More

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