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Quilted Kitchen: Maypole Quilt Block & May Pole Punch Recipe

Posted on July 5, 2021 by TK HarrisonJune 27, 2021

Maypole Quilt Block

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

Yellow: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square.
Yellow: Cut ONE (1) 3 7/8″ square. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (This is paired with ONE (1) of the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create TWO (2) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square.
Pink: Cut ONE (1) 3 7/8″ square. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (This is paired with ONE (1) of the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create TWO (2) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square.
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 3 7/8″ square. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (This is paired with ONE (1) of the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create TWO (2) Half-Square Triangles. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Purple: Cut ONE (1) 3 1/2″ square.
Purple: Cut ONE (1) 3 7/8″ square. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time.
White: Cut FOUR (2) 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Yellow, Pink, Blue & Purple 3 7/8″ squares. Which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. All together they’ll be the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/3″ x 6 1/2″ rectangles.

While making your Half-Square Triangles you only need ONE (1) of each color for this quilt block. However, do not waste the other Half-Square Triangles, those are called Bonus Half-Square Triangles! Collect them & add them to your stash! Use them whenever you’re needing to fill in some gaps, or when a pattern calls for Half-Square Triangles, you’ll already have some ready and waiting!

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

Maypole Quilt Block Diagram

Maypole Quilt is a Free Pattern for a 36" x 48" quilt at QuiltTherapy.com!

Maypole Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Maypole 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.

May Pole Punch is a Free Recipe by Sandra Lee from the Food Network

Quilted Kitchen Bonus! Good Luck Quilt Block & Good Luck Hoppin’ John Recipe!

Posted on July 1, 2021 by TK HarrisonJune 26, 2021

Good Luck Quilt Block

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

Gold: Cut FOUR (4) 3″ x 10 3/8″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White 3 3/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Snowball Corners. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Gold: Cut FOUR (4) 3″ x 5 3/8″ rectangles. (These are paired with the White 3″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Snowball Corners, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Gold 3″ x 10 3/8″ rectangles which will create FOUR (4) Snowball Corners. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Gold 3″ x 5 3/8″ rectangles which will create FOUR (4) Snowball Corners, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 2 7/8″ square. On the back side of ONE (1) of them. draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with each other which will create ONE (1) Half-Square Triangle. They’ll also be the center of this quilt block.)

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

Good Luck Quilt Block Diagram

Good Luck Quilt is a Free Pattern for a 36" x 48" quilt at QuiltTherapy.com!

Good Luck Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Good Luck 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.

Good Luck Hoppin’ Jack is a Free Recipe from The Old Farmer’s Almanac

Quilted Kitchen: Salem Quilt Block & Salem Chop Suey Sandwiches Recipe

Posted on June 28, 2021 by TK HarrisonJune 28, 2021

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

Blue: 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. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles will be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Red: 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, as needed for this quilt block.)
Red: 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 White 3 3/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square. They’ll also help create the center of this quilt block.)
Red: 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 flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares. They’ll also help create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of each square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Blue 2 7/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles will be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut each square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the Red 5 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 3/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the Red 2 7/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
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 flanked by the results of the Red 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)

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

Salem Quilt Block Diagram

Salem Quilt is a Free Pattern for a 36" x 48" quilt at QuiltTherapy.com!

Salem Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Salem 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.

Salem Chop Suey Sandwiches is a Free Recipe from ChinDeep!

Quilted Kitchen Bonus! Rolling Stones Quilt Block & Stone Soup Recipe!

Posted on June 24, 2021 by TK HarrisonJune 24, 2021

Rolling Stones Quilt Block

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

Rust: Cut FOUR (4) 4 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Peach: Cut FIVE (5) 3 3/8″ squares. (These are flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners 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 Peach 3 3/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Square in a Squares. They’ll also be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)

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

Rolling Stones Quilt Block Diagram

Rolling Stones Quilt is a Free Pattern for a 36" x 48" quilt at QuiltTherapy.com!

Rolling Stones Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Rolling Stones 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.

Stone Soup is a Free Recipe by Kelly Smith from The Nourishing Home!

Part #5 Block #3 of my 2021 “Graceful Garden” BOM Quilt has been Revealed Today!

Posted on May 20, 2021 by TK HarrisonMay 15, 2021

“Graceful Garden“

My 2021 Block of the Month (BOM) Quilt
Featured on my sister-site BOMquilts.com!

Finished quilt = 81” Square
Unfinished quilt size = 81 1/2″ square

Thus far the “Amish” Quilt Block Plus the “Stars & Pinwheels” Quilt Blocks are the only two that have been revealed!

: Amish Star Quilt Block

: Stars & Pinwheels Quilt Block

“Pinwheels & Stars”

Today the “Pinwheels & Stars” Quilt Block’s been Revealed!

There are still SIX (6) additional quilt blocks left to be revealed! Plus the finishing instructions. Since they’re large quilt blocks they’ll sew together quickly & you’ll have a finished quilt by the end of the year! That is if you can keep up with me!

: Girl’s Favorite Quilt Block One

: Girl’s Favorite Quilt Block Two

: Girl’s Favorite Quilt Block Three

: Girl’s Favorite Quilt Block Four

: Clay’s Choice Quilt Block

: Harry’s Star Quilt Block

Once again, my 2020 BOM quilt is sponsored by:

Abbi May’s Quilt Shop!

I just love Linda & her team! 🙂 If you haven’t shopped with her I’m sure you will, too! She only has five “Graceful Garden” kits left, made out of the “Garden Notes” quilt fabric, available this year. If you want one you’d better order it sooner than later!

“Graceful Garden” is a traditionally pieced block of the month quilt, featuring the “Garden Notes” fabrics, designed by Diane Neukirch for Clothworks Fabrics!