Preserving Memories One Block at a Time This week in the History Repeats Itself Quilt Along, we’re exploring the New Album Block—a design inspired by one of quiltings most meaningful traditions. Album quilt blocks became popular during the mid-1800s as a way to celebrate friendships, commemorate milestones, and preserve memories. Much like an autograph book, these blocks often featured signatures, dates, poems, and personal messages written directly onto the fabric.…
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History of the Log Cabin Quilt Block: Origins, Symbolism and Popular Variations
A Classic American Quilt Pattern Among the many traditional American quilt patterns, few are as recognizable or enduring as the Log Cabin quilt block. With its simple construction of fabric strips surrounding a central square, the design has become a symbol of home, warmth, resilience,…
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Unearthed from 1929: The Hour Glass Quilt Block
A Quilt Block with Deep Roots The Four Patch is one of those timeless quilt blocks that beautifully illustrates how simple units can come together to create something far greater than the sum of their parts. In the variation featured here—known as the Hour Glass…
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Blooming Bands: A Free Jelly Roll Quilt Pattern for an Easy Strip Piecing Throw
A Quilt Pattern Inspired by Play Some quilts start with a plan. Others start with curiosity. Blooming Bands began with play. I sat down with a stack of precut strips and simply started sewing. No overthinking—just experimenting with color and watching the quilt grow piece…
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Ultimate Guide to the Classic, Sawtooth Star Quilt Block
Sawtooth Star Quilt Block History The Sawtooth Star is one of the most recognizable and beloved quilt blocks in traditional American quilting. With its bold star shape and jagged points, the block has been stitched into quilts for generations and continues to be a favorite…
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Rooted in Love Quilt Pattern – A Quilt with Purpose
Love, you’re not alone.-Isaiah 1:17 A couple of years ago, I came across an episode of Returning the Favor hosted by Mike Rowe featuring Rhonda Paulson, the founder of Isaiah 117 House. I didn’t expect it to impact me the way it did, but their…
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Pinwheel Block Has a Past, Learn More!
History Repeats Itself- Block #2 The History of the Pinwheel Quilt Block: A Symbol of Motion and Tradition The Pinwheel quilt block is a timeless design in the quilting world, loved for its bold sense of movement and striking visual energy. But where did this…
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Join In For Free: Featuring Nine Patch Quilt Block
History Repeats Itself Pattern- Block #1 Nine Patch Quilt Block: A Piece of History in Every Stitch The Nine Patch quilt block is one of the oldest and most beloved quilt patterns in American quilting history. Along with the Four Patch block, the Nine Patch…
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History Repeats Itself Free Year Long Quilt Series
Hello Quilters! I’m excited to share a new adventure with you all – History Repeats Itself, a FREE year long quilt series that will take you through classic quilt blocks, one week at a time. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just starting out, this…
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Free Midnight Harvest Quilt Pattern | Nocturnal Soul Stitchery QAL
🧵 Midnight Harvest: A Quilt Block Rooted in Abundance and Intention The free Midnight Harvest block is more than just the next pattern in the Nocturnal Soul Stitchery Quilt Along — it’s a quiet celebration of the season we’re in. As I designed this block,…
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Check Out Our Latest Quilt Pattern- Petals Afield
A Garden of Color, Stitched With Grace- Quilt Pattern Design. I’m so excited to introduce my newest quilt pattern — Petals Afield! This design blends the timeless beauty of Dresden plates with the clean, modern look of strip piecing. It’s beginner-friendly but offers enough interest…
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Fields of Blooms Quilt Pattern Now Blooming
Where Every Stitch Blooms With Beauty I’m so excited (and a little emotional!) to share my very first quilt pattern with you — the Fields of Blooms Quilt Pattern. This design represents so much more than just fabric and stitches; it’s the beginning of a…