Quilt Therapy

Star Power: Rhode Island Star Quilt Block & Rhode Island Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on October 19, 2022 by TK HarrisonOctober 15, 2022

Rhode Island Star Quilt Block

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

Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 4 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Magenta: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares as needed to sew the center of this quilt block together.)
Magenta: 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 are flanked by the the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew the center of this quilt block together.)
Magenta: Cut ONE (1) 5 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 5 1/4″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block as needed to sew it together.)
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 triangles will flank the results of the Magenta 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew the center of this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 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 with the results of the Magenta 5 1/4″ square as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

Rhode Island Star Quilt Block Diagram

Rhode Island Star Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Lilac: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Purple: 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 are flanked by the the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew the center of this quilt block together.)
Purple: Cut ONE (1) 5 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
5 1/4″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block as needed to sew it together.)
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 triangles will flank the results of the Magenta 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew the center of this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 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 Lilac 4 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 (2) 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 with the results of the Purple 5 1/4″ square as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

Rhode Island Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Rhode Island Star Variation Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Rhode Island 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 Nine-Patch Quilt Patterns!

Posted on October 14, 2022 by TK HarrisonOctober 13, 2022

“1893 Nine Patch” is a Free Nine-Patch Quilt Pattern from Quilting Daily!

“Nine-Patch Parfait” is a Free Nine-Patch Quilt Pattern based on a design by Lisa Christensen from Quilting Daily!

“Nine Patch Bento Box” is a Free Nine-Patch Quilt Pattern designed by Janet Wickell from Quilting Daily!

“Charmed Dutch Nine Patch” is a Free Nine-Patch Quilt Pattern designed by Cindy Carter from I Love Quilting Forever!

“Patchwork Chevron” is a Free Nine-Patch Quilt Pattern designed by Jeni Baker from In Color Order!

“Scrappy On Point Nine Patch” is a Free Nine-Patch Quilt Pattern designed by Deb Gehringer from Monday Morning Designs!

On Cloud Nine Bonus! Texas Fireside Quilt Block!

Posted on October 6, 2022 by TK HarrisonOctober 1, 2022

Texas Fireside Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut TWO (2) 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 with the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Red: Cut SIX (6) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create TWELVE (12) Half-Square Triangles. They’re paired with the White 2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Four-Patches. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block as needed to sew it together.)
Red: Cut ONE (1) 4 5/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles. (These are flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create TWO (2) Flying Geese. When all sewn together they’ll be the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ squares. (These are paired with the Red/White Half-Square Triangles, which will create FOUR (4) Four-Patches & they’ll also help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut SIX (6) 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 Red 2 7/8″ squares which will create TWELVE (12) Half-Square Triangles. They’re paired with the White 2″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Four-Patches. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block as needed to sew it together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 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 with the results of the Blue 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

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

Texas Fireside Quilt Block Diagram

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

Texas Fireside Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Texas Fireside 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: American Star Quilt Block & American Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on October 5, 2022 by TK HarrisonOctober 1, 2022

American Star Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut ONE (1) 1 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s paired with the Red 2″ squares. It’s also paired with the White 1 1/2″ x 2″ rectangles. All together they’ll create ONE (1) Offset Nine-Patch. Once they’re sewn together they’ll be the center of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ squares. (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 2″ rectangles. All together they’ll create ONE (1) Offset Nine-Patch. Once they’re sewn together they’ll create the center of this quilt block.)
Red: Cut FOUR (4) 2 5/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 5/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Red: Cut TWELVE (12) 2 5/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Red/White Quarter-Square Triangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)’
White: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Blue 1 1/2″ square. They’re also paired with the Blue 2″ squares. All together they’ll create ONE (1) Offset Nine-Patch. They’ll also be the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 5/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Blue 2 5/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWELVE (12) 2 5/8″ squares. 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 2 5/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 4 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block as needed to sew it together.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. These are flanked by the results of the Blue
2 5/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

American Star Quilt Block Diagram

American Star Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “American 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.

American Star Variation 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 Red 2″ squares. It’s also paired with the White 1 1/2″ x 2″ rectangles. All together they’ll create ONE (1) Offset Nine-Patch. Once they’re sewn together they’ll be the center of this quilt block.)
Red: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ squares. (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 2″ rectangles. All together they’ll create ONE (1) Offset Nine-Patch. Once they’re sewn together they’ll create the center of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut SIX (6) 2 5/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 5/8″ squares, which will create TWELVE (12) Half-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Blue: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 5/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Blue/White Half-Square Triangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)’
White: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Red 1 1/2″ square. They’re also paired with the Red 2″ squares. All together they’ll create ONE (1) Offset Nine-Patch. They’ll also be the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut SIX (6) 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 Blue 2 5/8″ squares, which will create TWELVE (12) Half-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 5/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Blue 2 5/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 4 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block as needed to sew it together.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. These are flanked by the results of the Blue
2 5/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

American Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

American Star Variation Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “American 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.

On Cloud Nine: Emma’s Quilt Block

Posted on October 4, 2022 by TK HarrisonSeptember 30, 2022

Emma’s Quilt Block

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

Pink: Cut ONE (1) 1 7/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s paired with the Mint Green 1 7/8″ squares as needed to sew it together.)
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Mint Green 4 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’re also the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block as needed to sew it together.)
Mint Green: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Mint Green 1 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares. They’re also paired with the Pink
1 7/8″ squares & will help create the center of this quilt block as needed to sew it together.)
Mint Green: Cut FOUR (4) 1 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 Mint Green 1 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’re also the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block as needed to sew it together.)
Mint Green: Cut TWO (2) 4 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 Pink 4 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’re also the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block as needed to sew it together.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Pink 2 1/2″ x
4 1/2″ rectangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
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 Mint Green 1 7/8″ squares. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)

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

Emma’s Quilt Block Diagram

Emma's Quilt is a 36" x 48" Free Quilt Pattern at QuiltTherapy.com!

Emma’s Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) “Emma’s 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.