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On Cloud Nine: Orion’s Wheel Quilt Block

Posted on November 13, 2018 by TammomNovember 10, 2018

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Orion’s Wheel Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (precise 1/4″ seam allowance):

Orange: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
Blush: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles.
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. (These will be paired with the Purple 4 3/4″ squares to make half-square triangles.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 4 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.

Orion's Wheel Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Orion’s Wheel Quilt Block Diagram

Orion's Wheel Quilt Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

If you make TWELVE (12) “Orion’s Wheel Quilt Blocks”, you would end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Kitchen Quilting: Alaska Homestead Quilt Block & Easy Alaska Recipe

Posted on November 12, 2018 by TammomNovember 10, 2018

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Alaska Homestead Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (precise 1/4″ seam allowance):

Orange: Cut FIVE (5) 2 3/4″ squares.
Yellow: Cut TWO (2) 5 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares.
White: Cut TWO (2) 5 3/4″ squares. (These will be paired with the Yellow 5 3/4″ squares to make half-square triangles.)

Alaska Homestead Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Alaska Homestead Quilt Block Diagram

Alaska Homestead Quilt Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

If you make TWELVE (12) “Alaska Homestead Quilt Blocks”, you would end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Easy Baked Alaska Free Recipe from Spend with Pennies

Friday Funday: Free Appliqué Quilt Patterns

Posted on November 9, 2018 by TammomNovember 3, 2018

“Annalee” Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern designed by Jane Dixon and Gail Kessler from Andover Fabrics

“Dancing Eggs” Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern designed by Heidi Pridemore from Andover Fabrics

“Birds of a Feather” Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern designed by Lucy Fazely from Andover Fabrics

“Crystal Farm” Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern designed by Edyta Sitar from Andover Fabrics

“Constellations” Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern designed by Lizzy House from Andover Fabrics

The Good Time Quilters of Blind Bay

Posted on November 8, 2018 by TammomNovember 7, 2018

“The Good Time Quilters of Blind Bay, Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada is not a formal guild, but a group of very social quilters. We now have 53 members, on average 25 will attend the meetings. Many of us travel and go to warmer climates in the winter. Our group was formed in 1997 by a group of friends with a passion for quilting and who enjoyed the company of fellow quilters. Their object was to have fun, enjoying lots of chit chat, potluck lunches and laughing together while doing what they loved.

“Show & Tell is a favorite part of all our meetings. From this, ideas and techniques are shared, and members willingly offer to do demonstrations of new quilting patterns and techniques . We like to have a demo each month, and sometimes bring a presenter in to teach a class. Our projects vary, large and small. Mystery quilts, BOM’s, table runner’s and the list goes on.

“The lasting friendships formed, a feeling of belonging and the skills shared are the special focus of our group and we embrace all who have a desire to quilt and learn along with us.”

This year (and into next year), the Good Time Quilters of Blind Bay have chosen to make my original pattern from my sister site BOMquilts.com called “Cinnamon-teen Chocolate Figs & Roses“.

The Good Time Quilters of Blind Bay Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada

Pictured above are the members of the Good Time Quilters of Blind Bay Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada with their first “Cinnamon-teen Chocolate Figs & Roses” blocks

Star Power: Star Quilt Block & Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on November 7, 2018 by TammomNovember 3, 2018

Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (precise 1/4″ seam allowance):

Green: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/4″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square.
Green: Cut SIX (6) 3 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
White: Cut SIX (6) 3 3/4″ squares. (These will be paired with the Green 3 3/4″ squares to make half-square triangles.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 3/4″ square.

Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (precise 1/4″ seam allowance):

Dark Gray: Cut EIGHT (8) 3 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
Light Blue: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/4″ square. (This will be paired up with a Dark Gray 3 3/4″ square to create a half-square triangle for the center of this quilt block.
Light Blue: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/4″ square. (This will be paired up with a Dark Gray 3 3/4″ square to create a half-square triangle for the center of this quilt block.
White: Cut SIX (6) 3 3/4″ square. (These will be paired up with the remaining Dark Gray 3 3/4″ squares to create the remaining half-square triangles.)