Monthly Archives: March 2019

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Video tutorial: Scrappy strip block 2 ways

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Have you been throwing your fabric scraps? Don’t, you’ll need them to make these blocks.

Learn to use all those assorted fabric scraps to make 2 scrappy strip quilt blocks:

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“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

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Scrappy strip block 2 ways video tutorial

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2 double disappearing nine patch quilt blocks

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There are lots of disappearing nine patch quilt blocks out there.

But what if you take the disappearing nine patch block and slice it again? You get a double disappearing nine patch block.

Learn 2 double disappearing nine patch techniques


My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

See all the quilts in the book in a real life project

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2 double disappearing nine patch blocks - video tutorial
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Quilt pattern: My lucky stars – confident beginner level

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My lucky stars quilt pattern

My lucky stars is an easy modern quilt pattern suitable for confident beginners.

The quilt is traditionally pieced.

You can choose to piece one of the stars partially using foundation piecing although traditional templates are aso available.

Have a look at the quilt in this short video:

My lucky stars quilt pattern

Buy My lucky stars quilt pattern on Etsy

About the quilt

  • Size: 66″ x 66″
  • Quilt technique: traditional piecing or foundation paper piecing
  • Skill level: Confident beginner.
  • Fabric collection: I made the quilt on the cover from my old stash but I designed it with Moda Farm Fresh collection in mind and the main diagrams use that fabric collection. This collection has very suitable black and white fabrics, even acqua that will make a beautiful quilt.

Note:

  • Download the pattern to your computer before you print it.
  • Ensure you are printing at 100%.
  • Open the PDF in Adobe Acrobat to print.
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Sawtooth star quilt block – video tutorial

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This is a classic block. Use a favourite print to showcase in the centre square.

How to make a Sawtooth star quilt block

The video demonstrates how to make this very easy Sawtooth star block.

Use strong contrast between fabrics for best results.

How to use this block?

Check out my My lucky stars quilt pattern.

This quilt is suitable for confident beginners.

my-lucky-stars-pattern-1

Buy My lucky stars quilt pattern

Buy Aim for the stars quilt pattern on Etsy.

  • Size: 66″ x 66″
  • Quilt technique: traditional piecing or foundation paper piecing
  • Skill level: Confident beginner.
  • Fabric collection: I made the quilt on the cover from my old stash but I designed with Moda Farm Fresh collection in mind and the main diagrams use that fabric collection. This collection has very suitable black and white fabrics, even acqua that will make a beautiful quilt.

My book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

Order Turnabout patchwork by Teresa Mairal Barreu - TeresaDownUnder

Do you wish to receive my tutorials in your inbox?

Have you made any of my quilts or tutorials?

If you make any of my tutorials and upload pictures to Instagram please tag me with @teresadownunder on private message me in Facebook with some photos and I’ll post them for everyone to see!

Sawtooth star quilt block - video tutorial

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Disappearing half square triangle quilt block

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Look the block you can make by slicing a half square triangle. It works with different size strips.

Learn how to make a disappearing half square triangle quilt block

Order my book Turnabout Patchwork

“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.

Order Turnabout patchwork by Teresa Mairal Barreu - TeresaDownUnder

Do you wish to receive my tutorials in your inbox?

Have you made any of my quilts or tutorials?

If you make any of my tutorials and upload pictures to Instagram please tag me with @teresadownunder on private message me in Facebook with some photos and I’ll post them for everyone to see!

Disappearing half square triangle quilt block video tutorial