Quilt Therapy

In Honor of Memorial Day: Liberty Quilt Block

Posted on May 29, 2023 by TK HarrisonMay 20, 2023

Liberty Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/2″ squares. (These are the upper left-hand & the lower right-hand corners of this quilt block.
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 4 7/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles. (These triangles are paired with the results of the Red 4 7/8″ square which will create ONE (1) Quarter-Square Triangle. Once sewn together it’ll be the center of this quilt block.)
Red: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/2″ squares. (These are the upper right-hand & the lower left-hand corners of this quilt block.
Red: Cut ONE (1) 4 7/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles. (These triangles are paired with the results of the Blue 4 7/8″ square which will create ONE (1) Quarter-Square Triangle. Once sewn together it’ll be the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut THREE (3) 5 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 on ONE (1) side with the Blue 4 1/4″ squares. Then they’re paired on ONE (1) other side with the Red 4 1/2″ squares. In addition they’re also paired on TWO (2) sides with the Blue/Red Quarter-Square Triangle in the center of this quilt block.)

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

Liberty Quilt Block Diagram

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

Liberty Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Liberty 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! The Disconnected Piecers Quilt Guild sewed my “Happiness is Quilting” BOM Quilt Together!

Posted on May 26, 2023 by TK HarrisonMay 28, 2023

“Happiness is Quilting”
2017 Block of the Month Quilt. An original quilt designed by TK Harrison from BOMquilts.com!

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The Disconnected Piecers Quilt Guild Inc. was formed in May 1994 by 14 original members who came together to attend the National Quilt Show in Paducah, KY. Each of the women were from different states and countries with the common love of quilts and quilting, so they named themselves the “Disconnected Piecers” based out of Port Charlotte, FL. They also intend to encourage and provide opportunity for the exchange of quilting ideas and projects for beginners on up.

Their guild has monthly meetings with programs, show and tell, door prizes & treats. They are a 501(c)3 organization and community service is a high priority! Donations include lap quilts to Tidewell Hospice,and nap quilts to the Head Start Program of Charlotte County. They have a biennial quilt show (even years), go on quilt retreats & bus trips. They also have local & national teachers for classes and workshops. They are a very friendly and diverse group of quilters! Over the years the Guild has grown to over 100 members!

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Peggy N.

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Here’s a look at the marvelous “Happiness is Quilting” BOM quilts that the Disconnected Quilt Guild members made:

: Barbara C.

: Barbara M.

: Denise L.

: Karen M.

: Karla S.

: Pat K.

: Peggy N.

: Shirley R.

: Sue F.

: Kathy P.

Pat B.

What a wonderful display of “Happiness is Quilting” BOM quilts! The Disconnected Piecers Quit Guild Inc. did a marvelous job using my free pattern! Each quilt is different & reflects the character of the individual quilter!

Quilted Kitchen: Gosling Quilt Block & Gosling’s Dark & Stormy Cocktail Recipe

Posted on May 24, 2023 by TK HarrisonMay 24, 2023

Gosling Quilt Block

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

Aqua: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Gray 3 3/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles.)
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 3/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/8″ 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 Gray 3 3/8″ squares. Once they’re sewn together they’ll be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/8″ 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 Gray 3 3/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Quarter-Square Triangle. Then it’s flanked by the results of the White 3 3/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square in the center of this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut FOUR (4) 3 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 Aqua 3 3/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles.)
Gray: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/8″ 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 Purple 3 3/8″ squares. Once they’re sewn together they’ll be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles. (These are paired with the results of the Purple
3 3/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Quarter-Square Triangle. Then it’s flanked by the results of the White 3 3/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 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 3 3/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles will flank the Purple/Gray Quarter-Square Triangle in the center of this quilt block. Once it’s all sewn together it’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles. (These triangles are paired on ONE (1) side with the Purple/White Half-Square Triangles. They’re paired on ONE (1) other side with the Aqua/Gray Half-Square Triangles.)

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

Gosling Quilt Block Diagram

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

Gosling Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Gosling 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.

Gosling’s Dark & Stormy Cocktail is a Free Recipe from Total Wine & More!

Star Power: Trekkie Star Quilt Block & Trekkie Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on May 22, 2023 by TK HarrisonMay 15, 2023

Trekkie Star Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 3 7/8″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles. (These triangles will flank the results of the White 7 1/4″ square which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese.)
Rust: Cut TWENTY (20) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the White 1 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Four-Patches. These Four-Patches will also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Rust: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. (These triangles are flanked by the results of the White 4 1/2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) additional Flying Geese, in the center of this quilt block.)
White: White: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Rust 1 1/2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Four-Patches. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quit block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ squares. (These are paired with the Rust/White Flying Geese in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles are flanked by the results of the Blue 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese.)
White: : Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles are flanked by the results of the Rust 2 3/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) additional Flying Geese, in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square. This is the center of this quilt block.)

Trekkie Star Quilt Block Diagram

Trekkie Star Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Trekkie 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.

Trekkie Star Variation Quilt Block

Rust: Cut ONE (1) 2 5/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the White 2 3/8″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Rust: Cut FOUR (4) 3 7/8″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles. (These triangles will flank the results of the White 7 1/4″ square which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese.)
Blue: Cut TWENTY (20) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the White 1 1/2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Four-Patches. These Four-Patches will also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. (These triangles are flanked by the results of the White 4 1/2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) additional Flying Geese, in the center of this quilt block.)
White: White: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Blue 1 1/2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Four-Patches. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quit block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ squares. (These are paired with the Blue/White Flying Geese in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 5/8″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles. (These triangles will flank the Rust 2 5/8″ square in the center of this quilt block. Once sewn together they’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
White: Cut ONE 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles. (These triangles are flanked by the results of the Rust 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese.)
White: : Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles are flanked by the results of the Blue 2 3/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) additional Flying Geese, in the center of this quilt block.)

Trekkie Star Variation Quilt Block

Trekkie Star Variation Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Trekkie 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: Introducing my New 2023 Block of the Month Quilt: Everything is Coming up Roses!

Posted on May 19, 2023 by TK HarrisonMay 15, 2023

“Everything is Coming up Roses“
2023 Block of the Month Quilt!
An Original Design by the Late Kim Noblin. Edited by TK Harrison.
Finished Size = 65″ x 82″
Blocks are 15″ finished & 15 1/2″ unfinished
(Due to circumstances out of our control my “Log Cabin Love” BOM is no longer available)

The Fabric Requirements have already been posted!
So have the first four quilt blocks:

: Block #1 – Variable Star Quilt Block

: Block #2 – Shoo Fly Quilt Block

: Block #3 Golden Gate Quilt Block

: Block #4 Twin Star Quilt Block

Tomorrow the “Block #5 – Double T Quilt Block” pattern instructions will be revealed:

Block #5 – Double T Quilt Block

I made this quilt when Kim originally posted her BOM quilt pattern. It sewed together so lovely! I still have this “Everything is Coming up Roses” quilt & it’s as gorgeous now as it was when I first made it!