Quilt Therapy

Star Power: Memory Star Quilt Block & Memory Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on January 19, 2022 by TK HarrisonJanuary 15, 2022

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

Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the Purple 4 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank ONE (1) side of the results of the White 4 1/4″ square, which will partially create EIGHT (8) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the White 4 3/4″ square in the center of this quilt block, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, as needed for the center of this quilt block.)
Lilac: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Lilac: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares, which will partially create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Lilac: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 3/4″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the Purple 4 7/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the results of the Lilac
2 3/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are flanked on ONE (1) side by the results of the Purple 2 3/8″ squares. They’re also flanked on ONE (1) other side by the results of the Lilac 2 3/8″ squares. All together they create FOUR (4) Flying Geese as needed for this quilt block.)

Memory Star Quilt Block Diagram

Memory Star Quilt

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

Memory Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the Pink 4 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank ONE (1) side of the results of the White 4 1/4″ square, which will partially create EIGHT (8) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the White 4 3/4″ square in the center of this quilt block, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, as needed for the center of this quilt block.)
Lt. Pink: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the White 4 1/4″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Lt. Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Lt. Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares, which will partially create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Lt. Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the results of the Lt. Pink
2 3/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are flanked on ONE (1) side by the results of the Pink 2 3/8″ squares. They’re also flanked on ONE (1) other side by the results of the Lt. Pink 2 3/8″ squares. All together they create FOUR (4) Flying Geese as needed for this quilt block.)

Memory Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Memory Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Memory Star Variation Quilt Blocks,” you’ll 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: Hovering Hawks Quilt Block

Posted on January 18, 2022 by TK HarrisonJanuary 15, 2022

Hovering Hawks Quilt Block

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

Lt. Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 4 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the Half-Square Triangles on TWO (2) sides. They’ll also flank the results of the White 4 7/8″ square on ONE (1) side as needed for this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Gray 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Blue 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will be flanked by the results of the Gray 2 7/8″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)

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

Hovering Hawks Quilt Block

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

Hovering Hawks Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Hovering Hawks Quilt Blocks,” you’ll 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: All Those Fish Quilt Block & Crispy Cod Recipe

Posted on January 17, 2022 by TK HarrisonJanuary 12, 2022

All Those Fish Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut TWO (2) 5 3/8″ square. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the White 5 3/8″ squares which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the upper right-hand & lower left-hand corners of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 5 3/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These are flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create TWO (2) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Gray: Cut TWO (2) 5 3/8″ square. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the White 5 3/8″ squares which will create TWO (2) Quarter-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the upper left-hand & lower right-hand corners of this quilt block).
Gray: Cut ONE (1) 5 3/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These are flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create TWO (2) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese. They’ll also be the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square.
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese. They’ll also be the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (FOUR (4) of these triangles will flank the results of the Blue 5 3/8″ squares & will create TWO (2) Flying Geese. The other FOUR (4) of these will flank the results of the Gray 5 3/8″ squares & will create TWO (2) more Flying Geese. All are needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with all of the Flying Geese as needed for this quilt block.)

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

All Those Fish Quilt Block Diagram

All Those Fish Quilt is a 36" x 48" Free Quilt Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

All Those Fish Quilt

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

Crispy Cod With Parmesan-Butter Dipping Sauce and Broccoli is a Free Recipe by Sara Quessenberry from Real Simple!

Friday Funday! It’s all about “Heartstrings” at Quilt Dash this Month!

Posted on January 14, 2022 by TK HarrisonJanuary 12, 2022

This Quilt is the Perfect Gift for the Valentine in Your Life!

“Heartstrings”
Designed by TK Harrison (that’s me 🙂 )!
This traditionally pieced & appliquéd quilt measures 77″ x 94” when finished.
The quilt blocks are 15” finished & 15 1/2” unfinished.

There are only three appliquéd quilt blocks in this quilt:

: Flower Heart Quilt Block

: Four Hearts Quilt Block

Flower Heart Quilt Block

All three should sew together quickly. Especially if you choose to do raw edge appliqué!

Then there’s the “String” Quilt Blocks:

If you use the Sew n’ Slash Method of sewing this block together, you’ll have all 10 of them sewn, in no time at all! Especially if you use the scraps in your stash & not necessarily the exact fabrics in my pattern!

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In order for you to download this free pattern, all you need to do is to create a new account (or login to your current account) at QuiltDash.com & click on the link that says “Join the QuiltDash” (no quotes). Once you’ve done that, you just need to search for the images on the shops/websites/blogs who are participating in this month’s Quilt Dash. It’s really quite simple & it’s a fun thing to do! Not to mention you get to look at some lovely quilty fabrics & notions that you may just want to purchase (I promise not to tell anyone 🙂 )!

Quilted Kitchen Bonus! Texas Two Step Quilt Block & Texas Two-Step Ribs

Posted on January 13, 2022 by TK HarrisonJanuary 8, 2022

Texas Two Step Quilt Block

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

Aqua: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are flanked by the results of the White 1 7/8″ squares which will create SIXTEEN (26) Square in a Squares. FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Aqua: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with each of the Square in a Squares, as well as the White 1 1/2″ squares, as needed for this quilt block.)
Aqua: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White 2 1/2″ square that’s at the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s paired with the Aqua 2 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ rectangles.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Aqua 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles.)
White: Cut THIRTY-TWO (32) 1 7/8″ square. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the Aqua 1 7/8″ squares which will create SIXTEEN (26) Square in a Squares. FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)

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

Texas Two Step Quilt Block Diagram

Texas Two Step Quilt Block Quilt Block is a 36" x 48" Free Quilt Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Texas Two Step Quilt

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

Texas Two-Step Ribs is a Free Recipe from Mr Food Kitchen!