The Eight-Pointed Star quilt block is one of those traditional designs that looks far more complicated than it actually is. With its sharp points and strong geometric shape, it has been a favorite in quiltmaking for generations. For Block #9...
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History Repeats Itself: Block #8- Basket Full of Triangles There is something timeless about the Basket quilt block. Basket designs have been part of American quilting history for generations, appearing in many different forms and under several different names. For...
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Learn the fascinating history of the Flying Geese quilt block while stitching Block 7 of the History Repeats Itself Quilt Along. This free monthly quilt along combines traditional quilt block history with skill-building patterns delivered through the Fields of Patchwork...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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