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Star Power: Flower Star Quilt Block & Flower Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on April 24, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 22, 2019

Flower Star Quilt Block

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

Green: Cut EIGHT (8) 2″ squares. (These will be paired with the White 2″ squares, to create the Four-Patch Squares that make up the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
Green: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These will be paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares, to create the Nine-Patch Square in the center of this quilt block.)
Green: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the result’s of the White 7 1/4″ squares to create the FOUR (4) Flying Geese needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut EIGHT 2″ squares. (These will be paired with the Green 2″ squares, to create the Four-Patch Squares that make up the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FIVE (5) 2 1/2″ squares. (These will be paired with the Green 2 1/2″ squares, to create the Nine-Patch Square in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will be flanked by the the result’s of the Green 3 3/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Flying Geese for this quilt block.)

Flower Star Quilt Block Diagram

Flower Star Quilt

Flower Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Orange: Cut EIGHT (8) 2″ squares. (These will be paired with the White 2″ squares, to create the Four-Patch Squares that make up the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
Orange: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These will be paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares, to create the Nine-Patch Square in the center of this quilt block.)
Orange: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will be paired with the result’s of the White 4 1/4″ squares which will flank the result’s of the White 7 1/4″ square to create FOUR (4) Flying Geese for this quilt block.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2″ squares. (These will be paired with the Orange 2″ squares, to create the Four-Patch Squares that make up the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FIVE (5) 2 1/2″ squares. (These will be paired with the Orange 2 1/2″ squares, to create the Nine-Patch Square in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will be paired with the result’s of the Orange 4 1/4″ squares which will flank the result’s of the White 7 1/4″ square to create FOUR (4) Flying Geese for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will be flanked by the the result’s of the Orange 4 1/4″ squares and the White 4 1/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Flying Geese for this quilt block.)

Flower Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Flower Star Variation Quilt

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

On Cloud Nine: Tomahawk Quilt Block

Posted on April 23, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 23, 2019

Tomahawk Quilt Block Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Tomahawk Quilt Block

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

Aquamarine: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. You only need THREE (3) of these triangle’s to make this quilt block. (These will flank the White 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ strips or the Teal 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ strips needed for this quilt block.)
Teal: Cut SIX (6) 1 3/4″ squares. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These will flank the Teal 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ strips to create Snowball Corners needed for this quilt block.)
Teal: Cut THREE (3) 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ strips. (These will be used with the result’s of the Teal 1 3/4″ squares and will be flanked by the result’s of the Aquamarine 3 3/4″ squares or the result’s of the White 3 3/4″ squares needed for this quilt block.)
Teal: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the White 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ strips needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut THREE (3) 4 1/2″ squares.
White: Cut SIX (6) 1 3/4″ squares. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These will flank the White 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ strips to create Snowball Corners needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut THREE (3) 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ strips. (These will be used with the result’s of the White 1 3/4″ squares and will be flanked by the result’s of the Aquamarine 3 3/4″ squares, or the result’s of the Teal 3 3/4″ squares needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. You only need SEVEN (7) of these triangle’s to make this quilt block. (These will flank the White 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ strips or the Teal 1 3/4″ x 4 1/4″ strips needed for this quilt block.)

Tomahawk Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Tomahawk Quilt Block Diagram

Tomahawk Quilt Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Tomahawk Quilt

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

Quilted Kitchen: Ocean Waves Quilt Block & Ocean Cake Recipe

Posted on April 22, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 21, 2019

Ocean Waves Quilt Block Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Ocean Waves Quilt Block

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

Yellow: Cut THREE (3) 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. (These will flank the result’s of the Blue 4 3/4″ squares & the White 4 3/4″ squares that will be sewn together to create Half-Square Triangles for the center portion of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These will be paired with the White 4 3/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles needed for this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 9 3/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. You only need ONE (1) of these triangle’s for this quilt block. (This will flank one corner of the center strip for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. (These will be paired with the Blue 4 3/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 9 3/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. You only need ONE (1) of these triangle’s for this quilt block. (This will flank the opposite corner from the result’s of the Blue 9 3/4″ square of the center strip for this quilt block.)

Ocean Waves Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Ocean Waves Quilt Block Diagram

Ocean Waves Quilt Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Ocean Waves Quilt

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

Ocean Cake Free Recipe from Taste of Home

Friday Funday: Free Quilted Mug Rug Patterns & Tutorials

Posted on April 19, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 13, 2019

“Kissing Fish Mug Rug Tutorial” Free Pattern designed by Amy from Friends Stitched Together brought to you by So-Sew-Easy

“Fall Flowers Mug Rug Tutorial” Free Pattern designed by Sher from So-Sew-Easy

“Paper Piecing Mug Rug Tutorial” Free Pattern designed by Becky Jorgensen from Patchwork Posse

“Nautical Mug Rug Tutorial” Free Pattern designed by Deby from So-Sew-Easy

“Textagon Mug Rug Tutorial” Free Pattern designed by Shari from Bear Creek Quilting Company

Framed Flowers

Posted on April 18, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 13, 2019

The April Quilt Dash is called “Framed Flowers” for a reason! Take a look at this gorgeous quilt!

Such a delicate garden of flower’s set amongst a crisp white background. The perfect space to showcase your quilting skills (or someone else’s longarm quilting skills) with bold and bright frames around everything!

This pieced & appliquéd quilt measures 70” square when finished.
The blocks are 10” finished and 10 1/2” unfinished.

All you need to do is to login to your Quilt Dash member’s area and click on the link that says “Join the QuiltDash” (no quotes). If you don’t already have a member’s account, not to worry! Go to https://QuiltDash.com and follow the instructions to set up a member’s account. It is super easy to join us! And who knows? You just might win a prize once the April (or any other month’s) Quilt Dash finishes!

Star Power: Waverly Star Quilt Block & Waverly Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on April 17, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 13, 2019

Waverly Star Quilt Block

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

Red: Cut FOURTEEN (14) 2 1/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These will be paired with the White 2 1/4″ squares to create TWENTY-EIGHT (28) Half-Square Triangles needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOURTEEN (14) 2 1/4″ squares. (These will be paired with the Red 2 1/4″ squares to create TWENTY-EIGHT (28) Half-Square Triangles needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/2″ x 5″ strips.
White: Cut TWO (2) 5″ x 6 1/2″ strips.

Waverly Star Quilt Block Diagram

Waverly Star Quilt

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

Waverly Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut ONE (1) 2″ square.
Blue: Cut FOURTEEN (14) 2 1/4″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These will be paired with the White 2 1/4″ squares to create TWENTY-EIGHT (28) Half-Square Triangles needed for this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will be paired with the result’s of the White 2 3/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ squares. (These will flank the FOUR (4) corners of the Quarter-square Triangles.)
White: Cut FOURTEEN (14) 2 1/4″ squares. (These will be paired with the Blue 2 1/4″ squares to create TWENTY-EIGHT (28) Half-Square Triangles needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will be paired with the result’s of the Gray 2 3/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 2″ x 5″ strip.
White: Cut TWO (2) 3″ x 5 1/2″ strips.
White: Cut ONE (1) 5″ x 6 1/2″ strip.

Waverly Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Waverly Star Variation Quilt

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

On Cloud Nine: Jewel Box Quilt Block

Posted on April 16, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 13, 2019

Jewel Box Quilt Block

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

Purple: Cut EIGHT (8) 2″ squares.
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ x 3 1/2″ strips.
Purple: Cut ONE (1) 4 3/4″ square. (This will be flanked by the result’s of FOUR (4) of the White 2 1/4″ squares to create a Square in a Square for the center of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/4″ squares. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These will be paired with the White 3 3/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWELVE (12) 2″ squares.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ x 3 1/2″ strips.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the Purple 4 3/4″ square to create a Square in a Square for the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/4″ squares. (These will be paired with the Purple 3 3/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles needed for this quilt block.)

Jewel Box Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Jewel Box Quilt Block Diagram

Jewel Box Quilt Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Jewel Box Quilt

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

Quilted Kitchen: Saddlebags Quilt Block & Saddlebags Pancake Recipe

Posted on April 15, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 15, 2019

Saddlebags Quilt Block

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

Burgundy: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares.
Burgundy: Cut TWO (2) 1 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the Tan 1 3/4″ square to create the Square in a Square for the center of this quilt block.)
Burgundy: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These will flank one end of each of the FOUR (4) Tan 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ strips to create Snowball Corners.)
Tan: Cut ONE (1) 1 3/4″ square. (This will be flanked by the result’s of the Burgundy 1 3/4″ squares to create the Square in a Square for the center of this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ strips. (These will be flanked on one end by the result’s of ONE (1) Tan 2 3/4″ square and with the result’s of ONE (1) Burgundy 2 3/4″ square on the opposite ends.)
Tan: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/4″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These will flank one end of each of the FOUR (4) Tan 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ strips to create Snowball Corners.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ strips. (These will be used as spacer’s between the result’s of the White 3 3/4″ squares.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank both sides of each of the Tan 3 1/4″ x 4 1/2″ strips.

Saddlebags Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Saddlebags Quilt Block Diagram

Saddlebags Quilt Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Saddlebags Quilt

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

Saddlebag Pancakes Free Recipe from Kitchen Tales

Friday Funday: Free Quilted (or sewn) Gift Ideas

Posted on April 12, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 10, 2019

“Mod Apron” Free Pattern designed by and from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics

“DIY Apron” Free Pattern designed Jaime Satterwaite from Some of This and Some of That

“Heart Pocket Apron” Free Pattern by and from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics

“Apron – No Seams Exposed” Free Pattern designed Larissa from Stitches in Play

“Retro Star Apron” Free Pattern by and from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics

Star Power Bonus! Irish Rose Star Quilt Block & Irish Rose Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on April 11, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 8, 2019

Irish Rose Star Quilt Block

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

Light Pink: 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. (These will flank the FOUR (4) White 2 1/2″ squares for all FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/4″ squares.
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/4″ squares. (These will be paired with the FIVE (5) Red 3 1/4″ squares to create the center portion of this quilt block.)
Red: Cut FIVE (5) 3 1/4″ squares. (These will be paired with the FOUR (4) Pink 3 1/4″ squares to create the center portion of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These will be flanked by the result’s of the Light Pink 2 3/4″ squares to create all FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will flank the result’s of the Light Pink 2 3/4″ squares and with the result’s of the Red 3 1/4″ squares for this quilt block.)

Irish Rose Star Quilt Block Diagram

Irish Rose Star Quilt

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

Irish Rose Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Light Teal: 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. (These will be paired with the result’s of the Gray 2 3/4″ square and the Teal 2 3/4″ square to create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles for this quilt block.)
Teal: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangle’s per square. (These will be paired with the result’s of the Light Teal 2 3/4″ squares and the Gray 2 3/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles for this quilt block.)
Teal: Cut FIVE (5) 3 1/2″ squares. (These will be paired with the FOUR (4) Gray 3 1/4″ squares to create the center portion of this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut TWO (2) 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. (These will be paired with the result’s of the Light Teal 2 3/4″ squares and the Teal 2 3/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles for this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These will be paired with the FIVE (5) Teal 3 1/4″ squares to create the center portion of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 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. (These will flank the ends of the Quarter-Square Triangles to make up all four corner’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will flank the result’s of the Light Teal 2 3/4″ squares — one-quarter of the Quarter-Square Triangle — and with the result’s of the Teal 3 1/4″ squares for this quilt block.)

Irish Rose Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Irish Rose Star Variation Quilt

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

Star Power: Solitaire Star Quilt Block & Solitaire Variation Quilt Block

Posted on April 10, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 8, 2019

Solitaire Star Quilt Block

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

Red: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the result’s of the White 7 1/4″ squares for the FOUR (4) Flying Geese for this quilt block.)
Red: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (All of these will be triangles will be paired with the result’s of the all of the White 4 1/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles for the center portion of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These will be sewn into all FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (All of these will be triangles will be paired with the result’s of the all of the Red 4 1/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles for the center portion of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will be flanked by the the result’s of the Red 3 3/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Flying Geese for this quilt block.)

Solitaire Star Quilt Block Diagram

Solitaire Star Quilt

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

Solitaire Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 4 1/2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (FOUR (4) of these triangle’s will be paired up with the result’s of FOUR (4) White 4 1/2″ squares to create the FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles for the center portion of this quilt block. The remaining EIGHT (8) triangles will be paired with the result’s of the White 4 1/2″ squares and will flank the result’s of the White 7 1/4″ square to create FOUR (4) Flying Geese for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These will be sewn into all FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 4 1/2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (FOUR (4) of these triangle’s will be paired up with the result’s of FOUR (4) Blue 4 1/2″ squares to create the FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles for the center portion of this quilt block. The remaining EIGHT (8) triangles will be paired with the result’s of the Blue 4 1/2″ squares and will flank the result’s of the White 7 1/4″ square to create FOUR (4) Flying Geese for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will be flanked by the the result’s of the Blue 4 1/4″ squares and the White 4 1/4″ squares to create FOUR (4) Flying Geese for this quilt block.)

Solitaire Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Solitaire Star Variation Quilt

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

On Cloud Nine: Valley Falls Quilt Block

Posted on April 9, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 8, 2019

Valley Falls Quilt Block

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

Pink: Cut EIGHT (8) 1 3/4″ squares.
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the result’s of Four-Patch squares in the corners of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 1 3/4″ x 4″ strips. (These will ‘frame’ the left and right of the White 4 1/2″ center square.)
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 1 3/4″ x 7″ strips. (These will ‘frame’ the top and bottom of the White 4 1/2″ center square.)
White: Cut TWELVE (12) 1 3/4″ squares.
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the inside border of the center portion of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 1 3/4″ x 4″ strips. (These will ‘frame’ all four sides of the White 4 1/2″ square with the Pink ‘frame’.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square.

Valley Falls Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Valley Falls Quilt Block Diagram

Valley Falls Quilt Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Valley Falls Quilt

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

Quilted Kitchen: Garden Path Quilt Block & Grilled Garden Vegetables Recipe

Posted on April 8, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 8, 2019

Garden Path Quilt Block

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

(Editor’s note: This is a scrappy quilt block, so just choose whatever scraps you want to use, and cut your bits and pieces out of them, so you end up with the quilt block shown above.)

Red: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ squares.
Yellow: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square.
Yellow: Cut ONE (1) 2 3/4″ square. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (This will be paired with the White 2 1/2″ square to create ONE (1) Half-Square Triangle for the corner section’s of this quilt block. Save the other Half-Square Triangle in your stash for a future quilt block.)
Mint Green: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square.
Mint Green: Cut ONE (1) 2 3/4″ square. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (This will be paired with the White 2 1/2″ square to create TWO (2) Half-Square Triangles for the corner section’s of this quilt block.)
Peach: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square.
Peach: Cut ONE (1) 2 3/4″ square. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (This will be paired with the White 2 1/2″ square to create ONE (1) Half-Square Triangle for the corner section’s of this quilt block. Save the other Half-Square Triangle in your stash for a future quilt block.)
Aquamarine: Cut THREE (3) 2 1/2″ squares.
Bright Aquamarine: Cut ONE (1) 2 3/4″ square. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (This will be paired with the White 2 1/2″ square to create ONE (1) Half-Square Triangle for the corner section’s of this quilt block. Save the other Half-Square Triangle in your stash for a future quilt block.)
Light Blue: Cut ONE (1) 2 3/4″ square. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (This will be paired with the White 2 1/2″ square to create TWO (2) Half-Square Triangles for the corner section’s of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 1 3/4″ x 6″ strips. (These will ‘frame’ TWO (2) sides of the Four-Patch in the center of your quilt with the the result’s of the White 5 1/4″ square.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 1 3/4″ x 9″ strips. (These will ‘frame’ the opposite TWO (2) sides of the previous Purple of the Four-Patch in the center of your quilt with the the result’s of the White 5 1/4″ square.)
White: Cut FIVE (5) 2 1/2″ squares. (These will be paired with ONE (1) of EACH of the following: The Yellow 2 1/2″ square, the Mint Green 2 1/2″ square, the Peach 2 1/2″ square, the Bright Aquamarine 2 1/2″ square and the Light Blue 2 1/2″ square to create . (All of these combined will create TEN (10) Half-Square Triangles for the corner portion’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FIVE (5) 2 1/2″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the result’s of the White 5 1/4″ squares for the Flying Geese portion’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the Four-Patch center.)

Garden Path Quilt Block Diagram Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Garden Path Quilt Block Diagram

Garden Path Quilt Free Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Garden Path Quilt

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

Grilled Garden Vegetables Free Recipe from Land O Lakes

Friday Funday: Free Baby Quilt Patterns from Michael Miller Fabrics

Posted on April 5, 2019 by TK HarrisonApril 5, 2019

“Magic Pixie Quilt” Free Pattern designed by Marsha Moore from Michael Miller

“Hipster Kitties” Free Pattern designed by Heidi Pridemore from Michael Miller Fabrics

“Wise Owl Collage” Free Pattern designed by Marinda Stewart

“Twinkle Fairies Quilt” Free Pattern designed by Marsha Evans Moore from Michael Miller Fabrics

“Trucks, Cars & Planes” Free Pattern designed by Marinda Stewart from Michael Miller Fabrics

Quilted Kitchen Bonus! Beacon Quilt Block & Beacon Ranch Mostaccioli Recipe

Posted on April 4, 2019 by TK HarrisonMarch 31, 2019

Beacon Quilt Block

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

Purple: Cut ONE (1) 4 3/4″ square. (This will go in the center portion of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will flank both sides of the results of the White 4 1/4″ squares.)
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These will be used in all FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 4 2/4″ strips. (These will be used to create a border around the Purple 4 3/4″ square.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These will be used as cornerstones for the border around the Purple 4 3/4″ square.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will flank the Pink 3 1/2″ squares for the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)

Beacon Quilt Block Diagram

Beacon Quilt

Beacon Ranch Mostaccioli Free Recipe from Cookpad