Quilt Therapy

On Cloud Nine: Dartboard Quilt Block

Posted on July 26, 2023 by TK HarrisonJuly 17, 2023

Dartboard Quilt Block

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

Red: Cut ONE (1) 1 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s paired with the Green 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangle.)
Red: Cut EIGHT (8) 1 1/2″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Red 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles. Once they’re sewn together they’ll create FOUR (4) Snowball Corners. They’re also paired with the Red 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles. Once sewn together they’ll create FOUR (4) more Snowball Corners.)
Red: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Red 1 1/2″ squares which will create ONE (1) Snowball Corner.)
Red: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Red 1 1/2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Snowball Corners.)
Green: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Red 1 1/2″ square in the center of this quilt block. They’re also paired with the White 1 1/2″ x 3″ rectangles.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 3″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Green 1 1/2″ x
3 1/2″ rectangles.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the White 1 1/2″ x 3″ rectangles.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the Red 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles. They’re also paired with the 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles.)

Dartboard Quilt Block is a Free Pattern for 12" finished quilt block at QuiltTherapy.com!

Dartboard Quilt Block Diagram

Dartboard Quilt is a 36" x 48" Free Quilt Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Dartboard Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Dartboard Quilt Quilt Blocks” to 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: Square Star Quilt Block & Square Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on July 24, 2023 by TK HarrisonJuly 16, 2023

Square Star Quilt Block

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

Lt. Pink: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block.)
Blush: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles. (These triangles are paired with the results of the Pink 3 1/4″ squares. They’re also paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ square. Once they’re all sewn together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles.)
Bright Pink: Cut FOURTEEN (14) 2 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 3/8″ squares which will create TWENTY-EIGHT (28) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Bright Pink: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the results of the Blush 3 1/4″ square. They’re also paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ square. When all sewn together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles.)
White: Cut FOURTEEN (14) 2 3/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Bright Pink
2 3/8″ squares which will create TWENTY-EIGHT (28) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Quarter-Square Triangles in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles. (These triangles are paired with the results of the Blush 3 1/4″ square. They’re also paired with the results of the Bright Pink 3 1/4″ squares. When all sewn together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangles. (These will “frame” the left-hand & the right-hand sides of the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2″ x 9 1/2″ rectangles. (These will “frame” the upper & the lower sides of the center of this quilt block.)

Square Star Quilt Block Diagram

Square Star Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Square Star Quilt Blocks” to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished & 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Square Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Lilac: Cut TWO (2) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Dk. Purple 1 7/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Four-Patch in the center of this quilt block.)
Dk. Purple: Cut TWO (2) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Lilac 1 7/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Four-Patch in the center of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut FOURTEEN (14) 2 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 3/8″ squares which will create TWENTY-EIGHT (28) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ square. Then they’re paired with the Four-Patch in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOURTEEN (14) 2 3/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Purple
2 3/8″ squares which will create TWENTY-EIGHT (28) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the Purple
3 1/4″ square in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles. (These triangles are paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ square. Then they’re paired with the Four-Patch in the center of this quilt block)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangles. (These will “frame” the left-hand & the right-hand sides of the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2″ x 9 1/2″ rectangles. (These will “frame” the upper & the lower sides of the center of this quilt block.)

Square Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Square Star Variation Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Square Star Variation Quilt Blocks” to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished & 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

Friday Funday! Free Quilted Christmas Pillow Patterns!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by TK HarrisonJuly 16, 2023

“Patchwork Christmas Pillows” is a Free Quilted Christmas Pillow Pattern Designed by Bev from Flamingo Toes!

“Patchwork Christmas Tree Cushion” is a Free Quilted Christmas Pillow Pattern Designed by Jo Westfoot from the Crafty Nomad!

“Patchwork Quilted Christmas Pillows” is a Free Quilted Christmas Pillow Pattern Designed by Melissa from the Polkadot Chair!

“Santa & Mrs. Clause Quilted Christmas Pillows” is a Free Quilted Christmas Pillow Pattern Designed by Nadra from Ellis and Higgs!

“Simple Patchwork Pillows” is a Free Quilted Christmas Pillow Pattern Designed by LeAnne Ballard from Everyday Celebrations!

“Patchwork Christmas Tree Pillow Tutorial” is a Free Quilted Christmas Pillow Pattern Designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!

Quilted Kitchen: Five Spot Quilt Block & 5 Spot Banana Pancakes Recipe

Posted on July 19, 2023 by TK HarrisonJuly 16, 2023

Five Spot Quilt Block

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

Navy Blue: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the results of the Teal 2 7/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares. Once all are sewn together they’ll be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Teal: Cut FOUR (4) 2 /8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the results of the Navy Blue 4 7/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares. Once all are sewn together they’ll be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Lt. Blue: Cut FIVE (5) 3 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the Fuchsia
2 7/8″ squares, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, in the center of this quilt block.)
Fuchsia: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles will flank the Lt. Blue 3 3/8″ square in the center of this quilt block. Once they’re all sewn together they’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.
Fuchsia:Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the Lt. Blue 3 3/8″ squares. Which will partially create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles will be paired with the Navy Blue 4 7/8″ squares in the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re also paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares that are in the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)

Five Spot Quilt Block Diagram

Five Spot Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Five Spot Quilt Blocks” to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished & 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

5 Spot Banana Pancakes is a Free Recipe by Victor Protasio from Sunset!

On Cloud Nine: Tee Quilt Block

Posted on July 17, 2023 by TK HarrisonJuly 16, 2023

Tee Quilt Block

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

Gray: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles will flank ONE (1) end of the Gray 1 1/4″ x 2 5/8″ rectangles.)
Gray: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/4″ x 2 5/8″ rectangles. (These are flanked on ONE (1) end by the Teal/Gray Half-Square Triangles. They’re also flanked on ONE (1) other end by the Gray/Teal Half-Square Triangles.)
Gray: Cut TWO (2) 2 5/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the Gray 1 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ rectangles.)
Gray: Cut TWO (2) 2 5/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Teal 2 5/8″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles in the center of this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut TWO (2) TWO (2) 4 5/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Teal 4 5/8″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles.)
Teal: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles will flank ONE (1) end of the Teal 1 1/4″ x 2 5/8″ rectangles.)
Teal: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/4″ x 2 5/8″ rectangles. (These are flanked on ONE (1) end by the Teal/Gray Half-Square Triangles. They’re also flanked on ONE (1) other end by the Gray/Teal Half-Square Triangles.)
Teal: Cut TWO (2) 2 5/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the Teal 1 1/2″ x 2 5/8″ rectangles.)
Teal: Cut TWO (2) 2 5/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Gray 2 5/8″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles in the center of this quilt block.)
Teal: Cut TWO (2) TWO (2) 4 5/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Gray 4 5/8″ squares. Which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 1 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt blocks. They’re paired with the results of the Teal 3 1/4″ square.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Gray/Teal Half-Square Triangles.)

Tee Quilt Block is a Free Pattern for 12" finished quilt block at QuiltTherapy.com!

Tee Quilt Block Diagram

Tee Quilt is a 36" x 48" Free Quilt Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Tee Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Tee Quilt Quilt Blocks” to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished & 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.