Quilt Therapy

Star Power: Domino Star Quilt Block & Domino Star Variation Quilt Block

Posted on April 27, 2022 by TK HarrisonApril 23, 2022

Domino Star Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 1 7/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Tan: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s paired with the FOUR (4) Flying Geese.)
Tan: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/8″ squares. (These are paired on ONE (1) side with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create FIVE (5) Snowball Corners. They’re also paired with the White 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Tan: Cut TWO (2) 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 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Blue 1 7/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 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 Tan 3 3/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Snowball Corners. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. These are flanked by the results of the Tan 3 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut THREE (3) 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 Blue 1 7/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles. (These are paired on ONE (1) side with the Tan 3 3/8″ squares & they’re also paired on ONE (1) other side by the White/Tan Flying Geese. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)

Domino Star Quilt Block Diagram

Domino Star Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Domino 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.

Domino Star Variation Quilt Block

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

Blue: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 1 7/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the Tan 2 1/2″ square, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Blue: Cut SIXTEEN (16) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 1 7/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Tan: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the Blue 3 1/4″ square, which will create ONE (1) Snowball Corner, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Tan: Cut FOUR (4) 3 3/8″ squares. (These are paired on ONE (1) side with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create FIVE (5) Snowball Corners. They’re also paired with the White 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Tan: Cut TWO (2) 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 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Blue 1 7/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 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 Tan 3 3/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Snowball Corners. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. These are flanked by the results of the Tan 3 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut THREE (3) 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 Blue 1 7/8″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles. (These are paired on ONE (1) side with the Tan 3 3/8″ squares & they’re also paired on ONE (1) other side by the White/Tan Flying Geese. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)

Domino Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Domino Star Variation Quilt

On Cloud Nine: Turnabout Quilt Block

Posted on April 26, 2022 by TK HarrisonApril 23, 2022

Turnabout Quilt Block

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

Teal: Cut EIGHT (8) 1 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 Teal 1 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ rectangles which will create EIGHT (8) Snowball Corners. FOUR (4) of these Snowball Corners are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Teal: 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 are paired with the results of the Aqua 5 1/4″ squares & they’re also paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ square. All together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Aqua: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block.)
Aqua: 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 Teal 5 1/4″ square & they’re also paired with the results of the White 5 1/4″ square. All together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 4 3/8″ 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 TWO (2) sides of the Jade 1 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ rectangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: 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 are paired with the results of the Aqua
5 1/4″ squares & they’re also paired with the results of the Aqua 5 1/4″ squares. All together they’ll create FOUR (4) Quarter-Square Triangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

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

Turnabout Quilt Block Diagram

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

Turnabout Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Turnabout 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: Sunshine Quilt Block & Sunshine Cake Recipe

Posted on April 25, 2022 by TK HarrisonApril 22, 2022

Sunshine Quilt Block

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

Green: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re paired with the Yellow 2″ squares, plus they’re paired with the results of the White 2 3/8″ squares, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
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 will flank the Yellow 3 1/2″ square, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Red: 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 triangles are paired with the results of the White 3 7/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the Yellow 2″ squares & the results of the White 2 3/8″ squares. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Yellow: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the Green 5 1/4″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Yellow: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the White 2 3/8″ squares. Then they’re paired with the results of the Red 3 7/8″ squares. Finally they’re paired with the results of the Green 3 7/8″ squares. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Yellow: Cut FOUR (4) 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles. (These are flanked by the results of the White
2 3/8″ squares. They’re also flanked by the results of the White 5 1/4″ squares. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 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 triangles will flank the results of the Green 5 1/4″ square, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the Yellow 2″ squares. They’re also paired with the results of the Green 3 7/8″ squares. Plus they’re paired with the results of the Red 3 7/8″ squares. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 3/8″ 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 Yellow 2″ x
3 1/2″ rectangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: 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 are paired with the Yellow 2″ x 3 1/2″ rectangles as needed to sew this quilt block together.)

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

Sunshine Quilt Block Diagram

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

Sunshine Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Sunshine 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.

Sunshine Cake is a Free Recipe from Blessed Beyond Crazy!

Friday Funday! It’s all about a “Floral Dance” at Quilt Dash this Month!

Posted on April 22, 2022 by TK HarrisonApril 17, 2022

Enjoy a quilt garden this spring & summer with a “Floral Dance” quilt!

“Floral Dance”
Designed by Phyllis Dobbs

The quilt size is 56 1/4” x 72 1/4” finished.
The blocks are 14 1/2” square unfinished and 14” square finished.

Enjoy a quilt garden this spring & summer with a “Floral Dance” quilt! The quilt features appliqué bright flowers and leaves that are waving in the breeze!

There are only two appliqué quilt blocks in this quilt:

The blocks are composed of smaller blocks. Use your stash of scraps and precuts to make this quilt a scrap quilt filled with your favorite colors. The block size makes it easy to make a table runner using just 3 or 4 blocks!

Once the quilt blocks are sewn then it’s time to sew them into these adorable rows:

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In order for you to download this free pattern, all you need to do is to create a new account (or login to your current account) at QuiltDash.com & click on the link that says “Join the QuiltDash” (no quotes). Once you’ve done that, you just need to search for the images on the shops/websites/blogs who are participating in this month’s Quilt Dash. It’s really quite simple & it’s a fun thing to do! Not to mention you get to look at some lovely quilty fabrics & notions that you may just want to purchase (I promise not to tell anyone 🙂 )!

On Cloud Nine Bonus! Friendship Quilt Block

Posted on April 21, 2022 by TK HarrisonApril 16, 2022

Friendship Quilt Block

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

Yellow: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Rust 2 1/2″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Rust: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block. They’re paired with the Yellow 2 1/2″ squares as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Rust: 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 will flank the results of the Rust
2 7/8″ squares. They’ll also flank the White 3 3/8″ squares & the White 3 3/8″ x 9″ rectangle. All are needed to sew this quilt block together.)
Rust: 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 White 5 1/4″ square which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese. They’ll also be flanked by the results of the Rust 5 1/4″ 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 White 3 3/8″ squares, which will create TWO (2) Snowball Corners, which will help sew the center of 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 a paired with the White 2 7/8″ x 9″ rectangle, which will create TWO (2) Snowball Corners, which will help sew the center of this quilt block together.)
White: 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 Rust 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed to sew this quilt block together.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 3/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create TWO (2) Snowball Corners, as needed to sew the center of this quilt block together.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/8″ x 9″ rectangle. (This is paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create TWO (2) Snowball Corners, as needed to sew the center of this quilt block together.)

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

Friendship Quilt Block Diagram

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

Friendship Quilt

If you sew TWELVE (12) “Friendship 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.