Tag Archives: Block-a-Long

I thought I would make up an example of one way you could put the Block-a-Long blocks together in a sampler format. This layout looks a lot more complicated than it really is. Remember each block is relatively easy. Of course, … Continue reading →

The End kind of gives it away, doesn’t it? Today’s block is the last AQ Block-a-Long block. The project is ending. I am starting to run out of ideas and repeat myself. Since this project never really caught on, I … Continue reading →

Those long thin rectangles aren’t very popular in classic blocks (that I remember), but I like them and thought I would give them one last hurrah before the end of this project. I mixed up the squares and smaller rectangles … Continue reading →

This is a play off of#56 and #57. the rectangle is fatter than my normal favorite, but the blocks are on the small side, so you don’t need to worry. The directions for this block, Fat Rectangle #58 are posted. If … Continue reading →

I have been thinking about the QuiltCon block challenge, as I may have mentioned. In the course of that thinking, I also looked at the definition of a modern quilt. One of the elements is Asymmetry, so I thought I … Continue reading →

Yes, this has a lot of small squares, but you can do it. Directions for 2 Rectangles in a Field of Squares #56 are posted. If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in … Continue reading →

I took a week off from the Block-a-Long last week, trying to decide whether or not to continue. I have a few more ideas, so I decided I’ll post a few more blocks. Besides what would I post on Mondays? … Continue reading →

This block is related to two different previous blocks, #28 and #49. Directions to this Large Table Squares #50 Directions. If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of … Continue reading →

This block is related to #28. I am still intrigued by series of squares. This block could be made with a group of scrappy squares, monochromatic squares or two different fabrics, like I have done in the example. Directions for … Continue reading →

If you put this block in a quilt with the same blocks, you could get some really interesting cross patterns. This block is suitable for about 5 fabrics. If you did not use the same fabrics in the corners, then … Continue reading →

I am still on the four patch / squares and rectangles kick. This block is related to the last few blocks. The the directions for the 4 Patch Rectangle #47 are posted. If you have made blocks or a quilt from … Continue reading →