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On Cloud Nine: Lightening Quilt Block

Posted on May 31, 2022 by TK HarrisonMay 27, 2022

Lightening Quilt Block

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

Green: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These triangles are flanked by the results of the Gray 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
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 results of the Green 5 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Gray: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Dk. Blue: Cut TEN (10) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create TWENTY (20) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles, are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: 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 will flank the Gray 3 3/8″ square, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TEN (10) 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 2 7/8″ squares which will create TWENTY (20) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles, are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ squares. (These are paired on ONE (1) side with the Green/Gray Flying Geese, they’re also paired on ONE (1) other side with the Dk. Blue/White Half-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

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

Lightening Quilt Block Diagram

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

Lightening Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Lightening 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: On this Memorial Day 2022: Lost Boats Quilt Block & Cheese Boat Recipe

Posted on May 30, 2022 by TK HarrisonMay 22, 2022

Lost Boats Quilt Block

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

Red: Cut TWELVE (12) 2 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 3/8″ squares which will create TWENTY-FOUR (24) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block when the quilt block is sewn together.)
Red: Cut TWO (2) 5 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 5 2/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed when this quilt block is sewn together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ squares. (These are paired with the Red/White small Half-Square Triangles.)
White: Cut TWELVE (12) 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 Red 2 3/8″ squares which will create TWENTY-FOUR (24) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block when the quilt block is sewn together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 5 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 Red 5 2/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed when this quilt block is sewn together.)

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

Lost Boats Quilt Block Diagram

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

Lost Boats Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Lost Boats 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.

Cheese Boat is a Free Recipe by Trisha Yearwood from the Food Network!

Friday Funday! In Honor of Memorial Day! Free Quilts of Valor (QOV) Quilt Patterns!

Posted on May 27, 2022 by TK HarrisonMay 21, 2022

“Firecracker” is a Free QOV Quilt Pattern designed by Doddlebug Design from Riley Blake Designs!

“Patriotic Stars” is a Free QOV Quilt Pattern designed by Samantha Walker of Parade on Main from Riley Blake Designs!

“Great American Summer” is a Free QOV Quilt Pattern designed by Heidi Pridemore from Henry Glass Fabrics!

“Red, White & Bang” is a Free QOV Quilt Pattern designed by Sandy Gervais from from Riley Blake Designs!

“America the Beautiful” is a Free QOV Quilt Pattern designed by Heidi Pridemore from Henry Glass Fabrics!
“American Dream” is a Free QOV Quilt Pattern designed by Dani Mogstad from from Riley Blake Designs!

Quilted Kitchen Bonus! South Dakota Quilt Block & South Dakota Frito Treats!

Posted on May 26, 2022 by TK HarrisonMay 26, 2022

South Dakota Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the small Green/White Half-Square Triangles & will help create the Nine-Patch in the center of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut SIX (6) 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 Nine-Patch in the center of this quilt block.)
Green: Cut TEN (10) 2 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 3/8″ squares which will create TWENTY (20) Half-Square Triangles. After they’re sewn together they’ll be paired with the Blue 3 3/8″ squares, which will help create the Nine-Patch, in the center of this quilt block.)
Green: Cut TWO (2) 2 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.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Green/White Half-Square Triangles in the corner of this quilt block. They’re also paired with the results of the Blue 2 7/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: 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 Green 2 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 TEN (10) 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 Green 2 3/8″ squares which will create TWENTY (20) Half-Square Triangles. After they’re sewn together they’ll be paired with the Blue 3 3/8″ squares, which will help create the Nine-Patch, in the center of this quilt block.)

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

South Dakota Quilt Block Diagram

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

South Dakota Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “South Dakota 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.

South Dakota Frito Treats is a Free Recipe by Carol Tramp from Taste of Home!

Star Power: Ann’s Star Quilt Block & Ann’s Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on May 25, 2022 by TK HarrisonMay 21, 2022

Ann’s Star Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut EIGHT (8) 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create SIXTEEN (16) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 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 Blue 3 7/8″ squares which will create SIXTEEN (16) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)

Ann’s Star Quilt Block Diagram

Ann’s Star Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Ann’s 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.

Ann’s Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of them will create the center of this quilt block. The remaining FOUR (4) of them are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Pink: 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 White 7 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 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 Pink 3 7/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of them will create the center of this quilt block. The remaining FOUR (4) of them are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: 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 triangles are flanked by the Pink 3 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

Ann’s Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Ann’s Star Variation Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Ann’s 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.