Quilt Therapy

Star Power: Noon Star Quilt Block & Noon Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on May 4, 2022 by TK HarrisonApril 30, 2022

Noon Star Quilt Block

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

Red: 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 on TWO (2) sides with the White 3 1/2″ squares in the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re paired on the remaining TWO (2) sides with the results of the White 4 1/4″ squares. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 2 5/8″ x 4 3/4″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Blue 2 5/8″ x 9″ rectangles, where they’ll form a “frame” around the White 4 3/4″ square, when they’re sewn with the center of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 2 5/8″ x 9″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Blue 2 5/8″ x 4 3/4″ rectangles, where they’ll form a “frame” around the White 4 3/4″ square, when they’re sewn with the center of this quilt block)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 3/4″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s “framed” by the Blue 2 5/8″ x 4 3/4″ rectangles, it’s also “framed” by the Blue 2 5/8″ x 9″ rectangles. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re paired with the results of the Red 4 1/4″ squares.)
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 paired with the results of the Red
4 1/4″ squares, they’re also paired with the Blue 2 5/8″ x 9″ rectangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

Noon Star Quilt Block Diagram

Noon Star Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Noon 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.

Noon Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Red: 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 on TWO (2) sides with the Blue/White Half-Square Triangles in the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re paired on the remaining TWO (2) sides with the results of the White 4 1/4″ squares. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 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. They’re paired with the results of the Red 4 1/4″ squares which are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 2 5/8″ x 4 3/4″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Blue 2 5/8″ x 9″ rectangles, where they’ll form a “frame” around the White 4 3/4″ square, when they’re sewn with the center of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut TWO (2) 2 5/8″ x 9″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Blue 2 5/8″ x 4 3/4″ rectangles, where they’ll form a “frame” around the White 4 3/4″ square, when they’re sewn with the center of this quilt block)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 3/4″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s “framed” by the Blue 2 5/8″ x 4 3/4″ rectangles, it’s also “framed” by the Blue 2 5/8″ x 9″ rectangles. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 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 FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re paired with the results of the Red 4 1/4″ squares which are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
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 paired with the results of the Red 4 1/4″ squares, they’re also paired with the Blue 2 5/8″ x 9″ rectangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

Noon Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Noon Star Variation Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Noon 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: Contrary Wife Quilt Block

Posted on May 3, 2022 by TK HarrisonApril 30, 2022

Contrary Wife Quilt Block

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

Green: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/2″ squares. (FOUR (4) of these are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. All of them are paired with the Mint Green/White Half-Square Triangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
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, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Mint 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 center of this quilt block once they’re sewn together.)
Mint Green: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. They’re paired with the Green 2″ squares & will help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
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, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWO 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 FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the center of this quilt block once they’re sewn together.)
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 White 2 7/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. They’re paired with the Green 2″ squares & will help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired on ONE (1) side with the Green 2 1/2″ squares. They’re paired on ONE (1) other side with the Green/White Half-Square Triangles. They’re paired on ONE (1) other side with the Mint Green/White Half-Square Triangles. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired on TWO (2) sides with the Mint Green/White Half-Square Triangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

Contrary Wife Quilt Block Diagram

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

Contrary Wife Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Contrary Wife 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: Ribbon Quilt Block & Red Ribbon Pound Cake

Posted on May 2, 2022 by TK HarrisonApril 30, 2022

Ribbon Quilt Block

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

Purple: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. TWO (2) of these Half-Square Triangles will be the lower left- & right-hand corners of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut ONE (1) 3 7/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These will flank the results of the White 6 1/2″ square, which will partially create TWO (2) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Purple: Cut ONE (1) 6 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. You only need ONE (1) of these triangles for this quilt block. (This triangle will be flanked by the results of the White 3 7/8″ square, which will create ONE (1) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Purple: Cut ONE (1) 6 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These triangles will be flanked by the results of the Purple 3 7/8″ square & they’ll also be flanked by the results of the White 3 7/8″ square. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Purple: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangle. (This rectangle’s paired with the Purple/White Flying Geese on ONE (1) side & it’s also paired with the White/Purple Flying Geese one ONE (1) other side. In addition it’s paired with TWO (2) of the Half-Square Triangles on the TWO (2) remaining sides. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 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 triangles will flank the results of the Purple 6 1/2″ square, which will create ONE (1) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 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 Purple 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. TWO (2) of these Half-Square Triangles will be the lower left- & right-hand corners of this quilt block)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 7/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These triangles will flank ONE (1) side of the Purple 6 1/2″ triangles which will partially create TWO (2) Flying Geese. They’ll also be the upper left & right hand corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 6 1/2″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. You only need ONE (1) of these triangles for this quilt block. (This triangle will be flanked by the results of the Purple 3 7/8″ square, which will create ONE (1) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

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

Ribbon Quilt Block Diagram

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

Ribbon Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Ribbon 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.

Red Ribbon Pound Cake is a Free Recipe from Land O Lakes!

Friday Funday! More Free Lap Quilt Patterns!

Posted on April 29, 2022 by TK HarrisonApril 23, 2022

“Simple Triangle” is a Free Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Melissa from the Polkadot Chair!

“Squared” is a Free Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Suzy Williams from Suzy Quilts!

“Zig Zag” is a Free Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Jamie Sanders from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom!

“Retro Plaid” is a Free Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Suzy Williams from Suzy Quilts!

“Summertime Herringbone” is a Free Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Micheal Ann from Micheal Ann Made!

“Jelly Roll Strip” is a Free Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Kate Blocher from See Kate Sew!

Quilted Kitchen Bonus! Mountain Maze Quilt Block & Fudge Mountain Cake Recipe

Posted on April 28, 2022 by TK HarrisonApril 23, 2022

Mountain Maze Quilt Block

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

Dk. Green: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/4″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Mint Green: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 1/4″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Mint Green: Cut FIVE (5) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Nine-Patch. They’ll also be the center of this quilt block when sewn together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/4″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the White 3 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the White 3 1/4″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Dk. Green/White Half-Square Triangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

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

Mountain Maze Quilt Block

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

Mountain Maze Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Mountain Maze 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.

Fudge Mountain Cake is a Free Recipe from Garden & Table!