Quilt Therapy

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

Posted on August 16, 2023 by TK HarrisonAugust 6, 2023

Maggie’s Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Mint Green: Cut TWO (2) 5 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the Green 3 1/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the results of the Purple
5 3/8″ squares.)
Green: Cut ONE (1) 3 7/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s paired with the results of the Purple 4 3/8″ squares.)
Green: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/8″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the Mint Green 5 3/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the results of the Purple 5 3/8″ squares.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the Green 3 7/8″ square in the center of this quilt block. They’re also paired with the White 3″ squares.)
Purple: Cut TWO (2) 5 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the Green 3 1/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the results of the Mint Green 5 3/8″ squares. In addition they’re paired with the results of the White 5 3/8″ squares.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of the “Star in the Center” of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 4″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 3/8″ square. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square.(These triangles are paired with the results of the Purple 4 3/8″ squares in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 5 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Green 3 1/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the results of the Purple 5 3/8″ squares.)

Maggie’s Star Quilt Block Diagram

Maggie’s Star Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) â€œMaggie’s Star Quilt Blocksâ€ to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36â€³ x 48â€³ finished & 36 1/2â€³ x 48 1/2â€³ unfinished.

Maggie’s Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Lt. Blue: Cut ONE (1) 4 3/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles. (These triangles will flank the Blue 3″ square in the center of this quilt block. Which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Lt. Blue: Cut TWO (2) 5 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the Blue 3 1/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the results of the Pink
5 3/8″ squares.)
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 3″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the Lt. Blue 4 3/8″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 3 1/8″ squares. (These are paired with the results of the Lt. Blue
5 3/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the results of the Pink 5 3/8″ squares.)
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the results of the Lt. Blue 4 3/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the results of the White 4 3/8″ squares.)
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 5 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the Blue 3 1/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the results of the Lt. Blue 5 3/8″ squares. In addition they’re paired with the results of the White 5 3/8″ squares.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 3″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of the “Star in the Center” of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 4″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 3/8″ square. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These triangles are paired with the results of the Pink 4 3/8″ squares in the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 5 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Blue 3 1/8″ squares. They’re also paired with the results of the Pink 5 3/8″ squares.)

Maggie’s Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Maggie’s Star Variation Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) â€œMaggie’s Star Variation Quilt Blocksâ€ to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36â€³ x 48â€³ finished & 36 1/2â€³ x 48 1/2â€³ unfinished.

On Cloud Nine: Square in a Square Quilt Block

Posted on August 14, 2023 by TK HarrisonJuly 30, 2023

Square in a Square Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Teal: Cut FIVE (5) 4 3/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will flank the Lt. Blue 3″ squares which will create FIVE (5) Square in a Squares. ONE (1) of these Square in a Squares is the center of this quilt block. The remaining FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Lt. Blue: Cut FIVE (5) 3″ squares. (These are flanked by the results of the Teal 4 3/8″ squares which will create FIVE (5) Square in a Squares. ONE (1) of these Square in a Squares is the center of this quilt block. The remaining FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
Lt. Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 5″ squares. (These are paired with the Square in a Squares.)
White: Cut TEN (10) 3 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the Teal 4 3/8″ squares which will create FIVE (5) more Square in a Squares. ONE (1) of these Square in a Squares is the center of this quilt block. The remaining FOUR (4) of these Square in a Squares are the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)

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

Square in a Square Quilt Block Diagram

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

Square in a Square Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) â€œThe Old Grey Goose Quilt Blocksâ€ to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36â€³ x 48â€³ finished & 36 1/2â€³ x 48 1/2â€³ unfinished.

Friday Funday! Free Christmas Machine Embroidery Designs!

Posted on August 11, 2023 by TK HarrisonAugust 6, 2023

“Christmas Sparkle AppliquÃ©” is a Free Christmas Machine Embroidery Pattern designed by Enigma Embroidery from SWAK Embroidery!

“The Sweetness of Christmas” is a Free Christmas Machine Embroidery Pattern designed by Emerald Originals from SWAK Embroidery!

“Gingerbread House” is a Free Christmas Machine Embroidery Pattern designed by Cotton I Sew from Kreative Kiwi!

“Christmas Tree with Balls” is a Free Christmas Machine Embroidery Pattern designed & from Embroider This!

“Elf Squad” is a Free Christmas Machine Embroidery Pattern designed & from EmbroIderes!

“True Story” is a Free Christmas Machine Embroidery Pattern designed & from EmbroIderes!

Quilted Kitchen: The Old Grey Goose Quilt Block & Grey Goose Special Cocktail

Posted on August 9, 2023 by TK HarrisonJuly 30, 2023

The Old Grey Goose Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Yellow: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Grey 4 3/4″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. When they’re all sewn together they’ll create the center of this quilt block.)
Lt. Blue: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank ONE (1) side of the results of the White 8 3/8″ squares. When sewn together with the results of the Lt. Green 4 3/4″ squares they’ll create FOUR (4) Flying Geese.)
Lt. Green: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank ONE (1) side of the results of the White 8 3/8″ squares. When sewn together with the results of the Lt. Blue 4 3/4″ squares they’ll create FOUR (4) Flying Geese.)
Grey: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. (These are paired with the Yellow 4 3/4″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. When they’re all sewn together they’ll create the center of this quilt block.)
Grey: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. (These are paired with the White 4 3/4″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. When they’re all sewn together they’ll create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 3/4″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Grey 4 3/4″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. When they’re all sewn together they’ll create the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 8 3/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles. (These triangles are flanked on ONE (1) side by the results of the Lt. Blue 4 3/4″ squares. They’re then flanked on ONE (1) other side by the results of the Lt. Green 4 3/4″ square. When they’re all sewn together they’ll create FOUR (4) Flying Geese.)

The Old Grey Goose Quilt Block Diagram

The Old Grey Goose Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) of â€œThe Old Grey Goose Quilt Blocksâ€ to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36â€³ x 48â€³ finished & 36 1/2â€³ x 48 1/2â€³ unfinished.

Grey Goose Special Cocktail is a Free Recipe from Foods So Good Mall!

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

Posted on August 7, 2023 by TK HarrisonJuly 29, 2023

Annie’s Star Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Pink: 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.)
Pink: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) more Half-Square Triangles. Once they’re sewn together they’ll be the center of this quilt block.
Pink: Cut FOUR (4) 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create an additional EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles.)
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 Pink 3 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 TWO (2) 3 1/8″ 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 FOUR (4) more Half-Square Triangles. Once they’re sewn together they’ll be the center of this quilt block.
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 an additional EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles.

Annie’s Star Quilt Block Diagram

Annie’s Star Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) â€œAnnie’s Star Quilt Blocksâ€ to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36â€³ x 48â€³ finished & 36 1/2â€³ x 48 1/2â€³ unfinished.

Annie’s Star Variation Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12â€³ finished block (scant 1/4â€³ seam allowance):

Green: 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.)
Green: Cut TWO 3 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) more Half-Square Triangles. Once they’re all sewn together they’ll be the center of this quilt block.)
Green: Cut TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank ONE (1) side of the results of the White 7 1/2 square. The results of the White 3 7/8″ squares will flank ONE (1) other side of the results of the White 7 1/4″ square. Once all area sewn together they’ll create FOUR (4) Flying Geese.)
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 Green 3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles. Once they’re sewn together they’ll be the FOUR (4) corners of this quilt block.)
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 Green 3 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 TWO (2) 3 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. Will yield TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Green
3 7/8″ squares which will create FOUR (4) more Half-Square Triangles. Once they’re all sewn together they’ll be the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 7 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. Will yield FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked on ONE (1) side by the results of the Green 3 7/8″ squares. Then they’re flanked on ONE (1) other side by the results of the White 3 7/8″ squares. Once they’re all sewn together they’ll create FOUR (4) Flying Geese.)

Annie’s Star Variation Quilt Block Diagram

Annie’s Star Variation Quilt

Sew TWELVE (12) â€œAnnie’s Star Variation Quilt Blocksâ€ to end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36â€³ x 48â€³ finished & 36 1/2â€³ x 48 1/2â€³ unfinished.