Quilt Therapy

Star Power: Country Path Star Quilt Block & Country Path Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on January 5, 2022 by TK HarrisonJanuary 4, 2022

Country Path Star Quilt Block

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

Rust: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the Rust 3 1/2″ square, plus it’s also flanked by the results of the White 3 1/2″ square, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square as needed for this quilt block.)
Rust: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These will flank the Rust 3 1/2″ square in the center of this quilt block. Together with the results of the White 3 1/2″ square they’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Rust: 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 will flank the White 3 1/2″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Brown, Tan & Peach (or colors of your choosing): Cut FOUR (4) 2 5/8″ squares of each color. (These are paired with each other to form a “frame” around the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re flanked by the results of the Rust 4 1/4″ squares.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These will flank the Rust 3 1/2″ square in the center of this quilt block. Together with the results of the Rust 3 1/2″ square they’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
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 will flank TWO (2) sides of the Brown 3 1/2″ squares as needed for this quilt block

Country Path Star Quilt Block Diagram

Country Path Star Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Country Path 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.

Country Path Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Brown: Cut ONE (1) 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangle. (This is paired with the Rust 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangle. Then it’s flanked by the results of the Brown 2 3/8″ squares as well as the results of the White 3 1/2″ square. Once the center is sewn together it’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Brown: Cut ONE (1) 2 3/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (This will flank TWO (2) ends of the Brown 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangle. It’ll also be paired with the results of the Rust 2 3/8″ square. Once the the center of this quilt block is sewn together it’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Brown: 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 will flank the White 3 1/2″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Rust: Cut ONE (1) 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangle. (This is paired with the Brown 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangle. Then it’s flanked by the results of the Brown 2 3/8″ squares as well as the results of the White 3 1/2″ square. Once the center is sewn together it’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Rust: Cut ONE (1) 2 3/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (This will flank TWO (2) ends of the Rust 2″ x
3 1/2″ rectangle. It’ll also be paired with the results of the Brown 2 3/8″ square. Once the the center of this quilt block is sewn together it’ll create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Rust, Tan & Peach (or colors of your choosing): Cut FOUR (4) 2 5/8″ squares of each color. (These are paired with each other to form a “frame” around the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re flanked by the results of the Brown 4 1/4″ squares.)
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 will flank TWO (2) sides of the Rust 3 1/2″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)

Country Path Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Country Path Star Variation Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Country Path 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: Kentucky Quilt Block

Posted on January 4, 2022 by TK HarrisonJanuary 3, 2022

Kentucky Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut EIGHT (8) 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 “Pink Courthouse Steps” blocks & they’ll create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares, as needed for this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut THREE (3) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. You only need EIGHT (8) of these triangles for this quilt block. (These are paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares which will create FIVE (5) Quarter-Square Triangles. ONE (1) of these Quarter-Square Triangles is the center of this quilt block. The remaining FOUR (4) of these Quarter-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Lt. Pink: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 1 1/4″ squares. (These are the cornerstones of the “Pink Courthouse Steps” as needed for this quilt block.)
Lt. Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are the centers of the “Pink Courthouse Steps” as need for this quilt block.
Pink: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 1 1/4″ x 1 7/8″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Lt. Pink cornerstones for each of the “Pink Log Cabins” & they’ll flank the center Lt. Pink 1 7/8″ center squares of the “Pink Courthouse Steps” for this quilt block.)
White: Cut THREE (3) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. You only need EIGHT (8) of these triangles for this quilt block. (These are paired with the results of the Blue 5 1/4″ squares which will create FIVE (5) Quarter-Square Triangles. ONE (1) of these Quarter-Square Triangles is the center of this quilt block. The remaining FOUR (4) of these Quarter-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)

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

Kentucky Quilt Block

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

Kentucky Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Kentucky 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: Pork & Beans Quilt Block Plus Pork and Beans Recipe

Posted on January 3, 2022 by TK HarrisonJanuary 2, 2022

Pork & Beans Quilt Block

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

Orange: Cut FOUR (4) 4 5/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 4 5/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 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 White 4 5/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)

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

Pork & Beans Quilt Block Diagram

Pork & Beans Quilt Block is a 36" x 48" Free Quilt Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Pork & Beans Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Pork & Beans 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.

Pork and Beans is a Free Recipe from Betty Crocker!

Happy New Year! Is it really 2022?! The Seventh Day After Christmas: 1/1/2022: Bright Future Quilt Block

Posted on January 1, 2022 by TK HarrisonJanuary 1, 2022

Bright Future Quilt Block

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

Gray: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (TWO (2) of these will help create the center of this quilt block. The remaining TWO (2) of these are the upper left-hand & lower right-hand corners of this quilt block.)
Yellow: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (TWO (2) of these will help create the center of this quilt block. The remaining TWO (2) of these are the upper tight-hand & lower left-hand corners this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut ONE (1) 7 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 White
3 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 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 results of the Pink 7 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 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 EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 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 Lt. Blue 3 3/8″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)

Bright Future Quilt Block Diagram

Bright Future Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Bright Future 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.

The Sixth Day After Christmas 12/31/2021: Pure Symbol Quilt Block

Posted on December 31, 2021 by TK HarrisonFebruary 4, 2024

Pure Symbol Quilt Block

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

Rust: Cut TWO 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Rust: 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 paired with the results of the Blue 4 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut TWO 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Blue: 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 paired with the results of the Rust 4 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO 3 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 Rust 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Blue 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Rust/White Half-Square Triangles on ONE (1) side & on ONE (1) other side they’re paired with the Rust/Blue Quarter-Square Triangles.)

Pure Symbol Quilt Block

Pure Symbol Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Pure Symbol 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.