Monthly Archives: May 2018

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Courthouse steps quilt block – beginner series

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Again, this is another addition to the quilting beginner series.

Courthouse steps block belongs to the log cabin family.

There’re many ways to make this block using colour placement and playing with fabrics but for the beginner series we’ll stick to a simple block.

Learn to make a courthouse steps quilt blocks  in less than 2 minutes

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Coil quilt block video tutorial

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Coil bock video tutorial

This is a very simple 16 patch block perfect for beginners.

It can be made in any size. For this tutorial the finished block is 10″ x 10″.

This block  can be placed in different directions to get different quilt layouts. Also you can play with the background and foreground fabrics to get different effects.

How to make a coil quilt block

Learn to make this block in 2 minutes:

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Stacked strips block video tutorial

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Stacked strips block video tutorial

This tutorial is for two modern blocks that are the mirror of each other.

It’s a very quick and simple block and uses fabric scraps to add some interest to the block.

You can make this block any size really. Just adjust the left and right side pieces and even the improv strip.

How to make 2 stacked strips quilt blocks

Learn in just over 2 minutes.

Get more suggestions on how to use this block

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Video tutorial: Hidden wells technique – two blocks with 7 strips

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This technique was developed by Mary Ellen Hopkins in 1989 for her Hidden wells quilt. It can be done with a different number of strips in different or equal widths.

How to make a Hidden wells block with 7 strips

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Video tutorial: 7 strip Hidden wells quilt blocks

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Scrappy bow tie quilt block video tutorial

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Scrappy bow tie quilt block video tutorial

I’ve made a couple of bow tie tutorial but this one is particularly special.

This block is not only easy but it has quite a bit of potential to make different quilt designs.

Learn to make a scrappy bow tie quilt block

Learn how to make this easy block in less than 2 minutes:

 

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