12 inch square quilt blocks

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the square in a square quilt block is pink and has blue flowers on it, along with

The Square in a Square block is put together like the Snowball block and the Flying Geese block. It is a basic building block for quilting and is easy to do. Let's sew one together!

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the blocks are laid out to be quilted together

Like all the "Disappearing" block designs, they are somewhat misnamed. The windmills don't really disappear, they are merely transformed.

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the four squares are numbered in red and white with polka dots on them, along with one smaller square

Block 16 is either an ascending group of squares or adescending group of squares. It's all in how you place the finished block. It can go up or down so we'll call it Bounce Size Unfinished: 10 1/2" x 10 1/2" Finished Size: 10 x 10" Cut 8 squares 3" x 3" - four red / four white Cut 2 squares 5 1/2" x 51/2" - white Stitch them together as laid out with 1/4" seams. Stitch the 2 sets of small squares together first (4 patch). Then stitch those two units to the large squares forming two columns…

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a red, white and blue quilt on a table next to some sewing supplies with scissors

Summer quilt blocks should be easy breezy, which is exactly true for the Star Spangled Quilt Block. This patriotic quilt pattern is the perfect quilting project to work on during June, as it makes a wonderful piece of quilted décor for the Fourth of July. You can use this versatile pattern as a wall hanging or to decorate your backyard BBQ on Independence Day. Our favorite part about pattern is that it’s a flying geese block, a recurrent favorite among quilters!

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four blocks are arranged in the same pattern

Looking for a fun and easy quilt block that’s perfect for busting through your scrap stash? The Spool quilt block is a delightful 12" block pattern that combines charm and simplicity.

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the four pointed star quilt block is shown in grey and white, with numbers on each side

Make a Double Star quilt block. Instructions for 5 sizes. Learn the partial seams method to make this twinkling star block pattern.

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the four squares are shown with measurements for each square

It's been quite some time since I've been able to sit down, relax and look through my favorite block reference books. A couple weeks ago, I pulled out Nancy Cabot's Quilt Collection , complied by Rose Lea Alboum. You can see more about it on my blog here and ordering information here . This ti

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a quilt pattern showing the size and width of each square, with numbers on each side

Learn the fast way to make the classic Log Cabin quilt block from fabric strips. Tutorial from NewQuilters.com #logcabinquilt, #easyquiltblocks, #quiltpiecing, #quiltsew, #quiltingforbeginners

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an image of the same block as shown in this book, which shows how to use different

Learn How to Make a Perfect Economy Quilt Block with these simple instructions. Free downloadable tutorial instructions included. #economyquiltblock #squareinsquarequiltblock #quiltblocks #easyquiltblocks #halfsquaretriangles #howtoquilt #quilttutorials

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an image of a patchwork quilt with text overlay that reads, disappearing 9 patch quilt block

The Disappearing 9 Patch Quilt Block is an ever so easy quilt block to make. Our free tutorial takes you step by step through the process. Have fun making this quilt block pattern.

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the square has been made into a quilted piece with flowers and leaves on it

Classic Quilt Blocks have been sewn for centuries, are easy to recognise and are every quilter's favorite. Let's celebrate these gorgeous blocks and add them to our quilting projects! Welcome to Week Two of my Economy block Classic Quilt Blocks series. Hopefully you had some time to plan a few blocks using last week's colouring sheet because today we're going to sew an Economy block in my step by step tutorial. There are a few ways to piece this block, and my preferred method is FPP because…

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the block is made up of pink and white squares with small flowers on each side

Classic Quilt blocks have been sewn for centuries, are easy to recognise and are every quilters favorite. Let's celebrate these gorgeous blocks and add them to our quilting projects! Week two of my Classic Quilt Blocks series is always my favorite because it's tutorial week, and I like to think your happily sewing along with me. Hopefully you've had some time to pull fabrics and plan some Nine Patch blocks using last week's colouring sheet, and you're ready to sew. I'm going to show you two…

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a piece of fabric with pink rabbits on it

Traditional Economy Quilt block tutorial (also known as Square in a Square). Finishes at 8" x 8" - make 9 blocks for this simple fussy-cut mini quilt.

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four squares with different designs on them sitting on a wooden table next to each other

Today let's work on this traditional quilt block that has no name! That doesn't happen very often - maybe we should decide on a name for it. The block finishes at 12" square. I usually make blocks that have white or ivory for a background color but decided I should try something different. Let me know what you think!

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