Hello! Today we get to talk about two things: #1. The amount of fabric needed to complete all 12 quilt blocks of the month AND #2. The 3 blocks that we chose not to include in the quilt but will still be part of the sew along. (Why the 3 "bonus blocks"? Read yesterdays post for a full explanation!) ... View the Post
2016 Quilt Block of the Month Quilt Top
Today we get to show you the quilt top made from the quilt blocks coming up in our 2016 Quilt Block of the Month Sew-Along! Each and every month (on the first Monday) we will share a tutorial for a quilt block that is both perfect for beginners and fun for experienced quilters alike. As you can see from the photo the quilt is only made up of 9 quilt blocks...even though there are 12 months in the year. This is because we are allowing for you to have a few "off months" where you might not ... View the Post
2016 Quilt Block of the Month Quilt-Along!
We are so happy today to be announcing our 2016 Quilt Block of the Month Quilt-Along! It is going to be so much fun!!!! Here is how it works: *The first Monday of each month we are going to share a tutorial that will walk you through how to make a 16.25" quilt block. *Then at the end of the year you will be able to put the sampler together in the pattern of your choice to create a quilt (complete with sashing and a boarder!) *The finished quilt only needs 9 quilt ... View the Post
Courthouse Steps (Quilt Block of the Month)
The Quilt Block of the Month of December is the Courthouse Steps. This is a great block for those just beginning to try their hand at patchwork and is still and enjoyable block to create for even the most experienced of quilters. The Courthouse Steps Block is actually a version of the Log Cabin Block which enjoyed its rise to fame in the United States during the civil war and has been a staple in the world of quilting ever since. Like the Log Cabin the Courthouse Steps block is built around ... View the Post
String Quilt Block—Making the Mini Quilt (Part 2)
On Monday we started our Quilt Block for the Month of November and today we are going to finish the String Block Mini Quilt. Mini Quilts are a great way to try new quilt blocks without a lot of commitment and they are becoming quite popular for that reason. I think I love them best because you really can make a quilt in an afternoon. If you need the string quilt block tutorial...click HERE to make the four quilt blocks...and then today we will finish up our mini quilt. ... View the Post
Quilt Block of the Month–String Quilt Block (Part 1)
It's the first Monday of the month and we are continuing our Quilt Block of the Month Tutorial and this month is one of my absolute favorites for using up scraps. Today I am showing the quilt block itself and then on Wednesday I will show you how to complete the mini quilt using 4 string blocks. The String Quilt Block is a quilt block that dates back to the early twentieth century when fabric was scarce. It could be made from such small scraps so no fabric would go wasted. Women made ... View the Post