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Bitty Basket Quilt Block Free Pattern
Small quilt blocks can be some of the most satisfying pieces to make. They use very little fabric, fit easily into scrap projects, and provide excellent practice for accurate cutting and piecing. The Bitty Basket quilt block is a charming example: a recognizable basket motif assembled at a miniature scale. The basket shown in the…
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Folded Corners Block Pattern
The Folded Corners quilt block combines several useful patchwork techniques in one balanced 12-inch design. A fussy-cut center creates the focal point, four Flying Geese units add directional movement, and large half-square triangles complete the outer corners. The result looks detailed without requiring templates, curved seams, or foundation paper piecing. This block was designed by…
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Animal Tracks Quilt Pattern
The Animal Tracks quilt pattern combines safari-inspired fabric with crisp geometric piecing to create a bold 90-inch-square quilt. Designed by Natalie Crabtree for Anthology Fabrics, the original 2019 project features the Safari novelty collection, four coordinating Lava Solids, black-and-white triangle rows, narrow sashing, and a strong outer border. At first glance, the quilt looks like…
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Popular Patchwork Magazine – August 2017 (Free PDF Download)
Quilters love finding fresh ideas and timeless designs in one place, and Popular Patchwork Magazine – August 2017 delivers exactly that. This issue is filled with step-by-step projects, creative quilt patterns, and plenty of inspiration for both beginners and experienced quilters. Whether you want to sew a new quilt top, make a decorative cushion, or…
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Log Cabin Quilt Block Pattern
The Log Cabin is one of quilting’s most adaptable blocks. Change the color placement and the same simple sequence of squares and strips can create straight furrows, chevrons, diamonds, or a dramatic barn-raising layout. This version adds another useful feature: the block is quilted as it is pieced. Each fabric piece is sewn directly onto…
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Anita’s Arrowhead Quilt Block: Cutting Guide
Anita’s Arrowhead is the kind of quilt block that makes people stop and ask how it was constructed. The finished patchwork contains triangles, squares, and strong diagonal lines, yet the method begins with only two contrasting fabric squares. Strategic pre-sewing and three rotary-cutting passes transform that simple pair into all the pieces needed for one…