Technically a cotton reel is a spool of cotton thread, but the Cotton Reels Quilt Block is not to be confused with the Spool Quilt
Read MoreSkill level: Confident beginner The Big Dipper Quilt Block is an arrangement of four Quarter Square Triangles. Notice how the careful arrangement of light and dark fabrics
Read MoreSkill level: Intermediate The Bright Hopes Quilt Block is a combination of a “round and round” technique combined with a four-patch. Done repetitively, the block
Read MoreSkill level: Easy Peasy At first glance, it doesn’t look like a precious gem, but the Jewel Quilt Block has a surprise up its sleeve.
Read MoreSkill level: Intermediate The Country Roads Quilt Block is a 7×7 grid design that goes by several different names. This block has also gone by
Read MoreSkill level: Intermediate Design Attribution: Kansas City Star, 1947 Traditionally done in red, this block was originally published as the Red Cross quilt block. Modern
Read MoreThe Easy Star Block, which finishes at 6″, is put together using a freestyle technique. You don’t have to be too careful about seams, as
Read MoreLooking for an Autumn themed quilt block? The Scrappy Acorn Quilt Block is a great scrappy project for the beginner and for experienced quilters, too.
Read MoreSkill level: easy/beginner Pinwheel quilt blocks have long been a staple in patchwork designs. They are often incorporated into other quilt blocks and can be
Read MoreThere are many types of “Dresden” blocks, but they all involve pieces which are cut around a central circle. The name “Dresden” derived from the
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