Quilt Therapy

On Cloud Nine: Alice’s Quilt Block

Posted on June 14, 2022 by TK HarrisonJune 11, 2022

Alice’s Quilt Block

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

Gold: Cut ONE (1) 1 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s paired with the White 1 1/2″ squares. It’s also paired with the Green 1 1/2″ squares. All together they’ll create ONE (1) Nine-Patch in the center of this quilt block.)
Gold: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 1 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Gold: Cut EIGHT (8) 1 1/2″ x 4″ rectangles. (These are paired on ONE (1) end with the Gold/White Half-Square Triangles. They’re also paired on ONE (1) other end with the Green squares that are in the Nine-Patch in the center of this quilt block. Additionally they’re paired on ONE (1) other side with the Green 1 1/2″ x 4″ rectangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Green: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the White 1 1/2″ squares. They’re also paired with the Gold 1 1/2″ square. All together they’ll create ONE (1) Nine-Patch in the center of this quilt block.)
Green: Cut EIGHT (8) 1 1/2″ x 4″ rectangles. (These are paired on ONE (1) end with the White 1 1/2″ square. They’re also paired on ONE (1) other end with the White 1 1/2″ squares that are in the Nine-Patch in the center of this quilt block. Additionally they’re paired on ONE (1) other side with the Gold 1 1/2″ x 4″ rectangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Green: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 4 3/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Green: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 4″ rectangles. (These are paired on ONE (1) end with the White
1 1/2″ square. They’re also paired on ONE (1) other end with the White 1 1/2″ squares that are in the in the Nine-Patch center of this quilt block. Additionally they’re paired on TWO (2) other sides with the Gold 1 1/2″ x 4″ rectangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Green: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 4″ rectangles. (These are the upper right-hand & the lower left-hand corners of this quilt block. They “frame” the Green/White Half-Square Triangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Green: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ x 5″ rectangles. (These are the left-hand & the right-hand “frame” around the Green/White Half-Square Triangles. As needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: 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 Gold 1 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Green 1 1/2″ x 4″ rectangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Green 1 1/2″ squares. They’re also paired with the Gold 1 1/2″ square. All together they’ll create ONE (1) Nine-Patch in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 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 Green 4 3/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

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

Alice’s Quilt Block Diagram

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

Alice’s Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Alice’s 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: Viking Ship Quilt Block & Viking Bread Recipe

Posted on June 13, 2022 by TK HarrisonJune 4, 2022

Viking Ship Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut TWO (2) 2 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 Brown 2 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ rectangle which will create TWO (2) Snowball Corners. They’ll also be the lower left-hand & the lower right-hand corners of this quilt block.)
Brown: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ rectangle. (This is paired with the Blue 2 1/2″ squares, which will create TWO (2) Snowball Corners, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Purple: Cut SEVEN (7) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOURTEEN (14) Half-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square. (This is paired with TWO (2) of the Purple/White Half-Square Triangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut SEVEN (7) 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 Purple 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOURTEEN (14) Half-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (ONE (1) of these is the upper right-hand corner of this quilt block. The other ONE (1) is paired with the Purple/White Half-Square Triangles. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangle. (This is the upper left-hand corner of this quilt block as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ rectangles. (These are the left-hand & the right-hand sides of this quilt block. They’re located above the “ship” portion.

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

Viking Ship Quilt Block Diagram

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

Viking Ship Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Viking Ship 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.

Viking Bread is a Free Recipe by Cerys Parker from Rainy Day Mum!

Friday Funday! It’s Gnome for the Holidays! Free Christmas Quilted Gnome Patterns!

Posted on June 10, 2022 by TK HarrisonJune 7, 2022

“DIY Norwegian Holiday Gnomes” is a Free Christmas Quilted Gnome Pattern designed by Chalise from Modique!

“Balsam Gnomes Quilt Pattern” is a Free Christmas Quilted Gnome Pattern from Lake Girl Quilts!

“Gnome Mini Quilt” is a Free Christmas Quilted Gnome Pattern designed by Caroline from Sew Can She!

“A Christmas Table Runner” is a Free Christmas Quilted Gnome Pattern from Beginner Sewing Projects!

“Christmas Gnome” is a Free Christmas Quilted Gnome Pattern designed by Alejandra Balanzario from Alejandra’s Quilt Studio!

“Gnome For Christmas” is a Free Christmas Quilted Gnome Pattern designed by Carol S. from Just Let Me Quilt!

Quilted Kitchen Bonus! California Quilt Block & California Wrap Recipe!

Posted on June 9, 2022 by TK HarrisonJune 4, 2022

California Quilt Block

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

Jade: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the Aqua 2 7/8″ squares, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 4 1/2″ squares. These are paired with the Aqua 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Snowball Corners, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Aqua: 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 Jade 3 3/8″ square in the center of this quilt block. Which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Aqua: Cut EIGHT (8) 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 Purple 4 1/2″ squares, which will create SIXTEEN (16) Snowball Corners, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Aqua: 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 White 4 1/2″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Snowball Corners, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 4 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Aqua 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Snowball Corners. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

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

California Quilt Block Diagram

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

California Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “California 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.

California Wrap is a Free Recipe from Betty Crocker!

Star Power: Maltese Star Quilt Block & Maltese Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on June 8, 2022 by TK HarrisonJune 3, 2022

Maltese Star Quilt Block

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

Green: Cut TWO (2) 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. (These are paired with the results of the Lt. Green 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Lt. Green: Cut TWO (2) 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. (These are paired with the results of the Green 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Lt. Green: Cut FIVE (5) 3 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
2 1/2″ squares which will create FIVE (5) Square in a Squares. FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. The remaining ONE (1) of these Square in a Squares is the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FIVE (5) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are flanked by the results of the Lt. Green 3 1/4″ squares which will create FIVE (5) Square in a Squares. FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. The remaining ONE (1) of these Square in a Squares is the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TEN (10) 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 results of the Lt. Green 3 1/4″ squares which will create FIVE (5) additional Square in a Squares. FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. The remaining ONE (1) of these Square in a Squares is the center of this quilt block.)

Maltese Star Quilt Block Diagram

Maltese Star Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Maltese 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.

Maltese Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Bright Pink: Cut TWO (2) 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. (These are paired with the results of the Lt. Pink 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Lt. Pink: Cut TWO (2) 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. (These are paired with the results of the Bright Pink 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Pink: Cut FIVE (5) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are flanked by the results of the White 1 7/8″ squares which will create FIVE (5) Square in a Squares. FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. The remaining ONE (1) of these Square in a Squares is the center of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut FIVE (5) 3 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 results of the White 1 7/8″ squares which will create FIVE (5) Square in a Squares. FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. The remaining ONE (1) of these Square in a Squares is the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TEN (10) 1 7/8″ squares. (These will flank the results of the Pink 3 1/4″ squares which will create FIVE (5) Square in a Squares. FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. The remaining ONE (1) of these Square in a Squares is the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TEN (10) 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 results of the Lt. Green 3 1/4″ squares which will create FIVE (5) additional Square in a Squares. FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. The remaining ONE (1) of these Square in a Squares is the center of this quilt block.)

Maltese Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Maltese Star Variation Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Maltese 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.