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Tag Archives: Blocks
Block-a-Long #56: Two Rectangles
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
Block-a-Long #55: Three Columns & a Square
This is related to last week’s block, Four Columns Squares. This block is suited to 4 or 5 fabrics. I think that it would look best with multiple fabrics. Directions for Three Columns & a Square are included. If you have … Continue reading
Corner Store Progress
I know I am trying to finish the Flowering Snowball, but the hand piecing is slowing me down. Since th cut squares and triangles were sitting right by my machine, I just started sewing them together. I just needed to … Continue reading
Block-a-Long #54: Rail Fence
This isn’t one of my original block designs. It is a variation of a Rail Fence. I chose it because it is related to 4 Column Squares. You could use 5 or 8 fabrics. If you use 5 fabrics, you … Continue reading
Swoon #6
I told you I was going to finish the Swoon block. Here it is. This is more of the look I was going for when I made Swoon #5. I love this block. It is one of my favorites. I … Continue reading
Block-a-Long #53: Four Columns with Squares
This block is related to last week’s block, #52 as well as Corner Squares in that I am working with squares and tall rectangles. I can really see this one going well with 2.5″ squares in the center. If anyone … Continue reading
Swoon #5
Here is the next Swoon block. As I mentioned, I have to finally admit that this is a project that will turn into a quilt. I am not quite happy with the blue, but I think it will be okay … Continue reading
Block-a-Long #52: Four Columns Squares
This block is related to last week’s block, #51 as well as Corner Squares in that I am working with squares and tall rectangles. I can really see this one going well with 2.5″ squares in the center. If anyone … Continue reading
More Donation Blocks
The Super Secret project is ready to go to the quilter, so I am back to my 26 Projects list. Before I start the Corner Store, I plan to put together the blue donation blocks into a baby quilt. I … Continue reading
Swoon #4
I think this is a particularly cheerful version of the Swoon block.I am enjoying working with a bit more orange and pink than I normally do.
Block-a-Long #51: Two Columns Together
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
Block-a-Long #50: Large Table Squares
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
Swoon #3
As I mentioned in my previous post on Swoon block, I am trying different ways of making these blocks. For this block, Swoon #3, I tried to make the yellow pieces one piece of fabric rather than cutting them into … Continue reading
Block-a-Long #49: Table Squares
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
Block-a-Long #48: Corner Squares
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
