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I finished a quilt! Today, I’m sharing my finished Riley Blake Designs 2021 Quilt Block challenge quilt made using Liberty of London quilting cotton. If you’d like to make one, keep reading to find out how to get the free quilt block and layout patterns! I’m excited to share my finished Riley Blake Block Challenge…
The 2022 Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge has wrapped up! Learn how to make the final 3 quilt blocks in the challenge with these free modern quilt block patterns. It feels like we just started the Riley Blake Block challenge and now it’s over. As you can probably tell I got a bit behind with…
This week for the Riley Blake 2022 Quilt Block Challenge I have a free pattern for a Pop Star Quilt block designed by Heather Peterson. Pop Star is the first of the “official” Riley Blake block patterns to be shared in the month of April. Last week I shared a block pattern but it was…
It’s a new month which means new block patterns for the Riley Blake Designs Quilt Block Challenge. Today’s quilt block pattern is the first of the free patterns for March and is called On Point Hourglass. Welcome to week 7 of the quilt block challenge! I was a bit unsure of my fabric color pulls…
It’s week 6 of the Riley Blake Designs Quilt Block Challenge. Sandy Gervais designed this week’s block. Keep reading to find out how to get the Scrappy Churn Dash Quilt Block pattern. It seems like the quilt block challenge just started, but we are more than six weeks in! I love this week’s block. Sandy…
It’s the second week of the Riley Blake Designs Quilt Block Challenge. This week the block is called Sweetheart and is designed by Bev from Flamingo Toes. This week’s quilt block was designed by Bev McCullough of Flamingo Toes. Her block features a sweet framed heart quilt block and pieced corners. Some of the pieces…
Learn how to create disappearing four-patch quilt blocks using diagonal cuts. Using this method, you can create quilt blocks that look much more complicated to piece than they actually are! We’ve even created 6 sample quilt top layouts featuring the blocks for you as well. Last month we looked at making disappearing four patch designs…
Today I’m excited to introduce you to my newest quilt pattern, Picnic Crossing. Picnic Crossing is a modern take on a traditional Goose Tracks Quilt Block. It’s fun to make, fast to assemble, and oversized and cozy when completed. I’m excited for you guys to meet the first of two new quilt patterns I’m releasing…
Did you know that with a few simple cuts you can easily change a simple quilt block to one that looks much more complex than it really is? Learn a fun way to hack a simple four-patch quilt block into a more detailed block using these techniques by Amy Ball. In my opinion, one of…
After months of anticipation, I’m so excited to share with you both the last block in the RBD challenge AND the layout of the finished sampler quilt! I hope that you’ve enjoyed participating in the Riley Blake 2021 Quilt Block Challenge. This will be my last post in the series. However, I will be sure…
We are down to the final 4 quilt block patterns for the Riley Blake Block Challenge. The week 13 free quilt block pattern is designed by Lauren Brewer and is called Dizzy Pinwheel. June is the fourth and final month for the 2021 Riley Blake Block Challenge. I hope that you all have enjoyed playing…
This tutorial will teach you the basics to make Half Square Triangle Quilt Blocks (sometimes referred to as HST’s). This tutorial does not contain any measurements. You’ll need to get those from the specific tutorial or pattern that you are using Once you learn our technique, you can adapt it to make a half-square triangle…
Are you ready for Block 9 of the Riley Blake Quilt Block Challenge. This week we are making a lattice-inspired quilt block designed by Jill Finley. It’s hard to believe that we’ve reached the end of April (or at least *almost* the end of April). I feel like this year is flying by and creeping…
Welcome to week 8 of the Riley Blake Quilt Block Challenge! Three weeks of each month, I’ll be sharing a free 10″ quilt block pattern. At the end of the challenge, you’ll have enough blocks to make an entire quilt. This week I’m excited to be sharing a free butterfly quilt block pattern with you….
Welcome to block 7 of the Riley Blake Block Challenge! This week’s free quilt block pattern is called, Reach for the Stars and was designed by Melanie Collette. I know that many of you have anxiously been awaiting the restart of the Block Challenge! March was a weird month since it had 5 weeks, and…
Welcome to block 6 of the 2021 Riley Blake Block Challenge. This week I’m sharing a tutorial for the Windmill quilt block designed by Amy Smart. Block 6 of the Riley Blake block challenge is a variation of a Pinwheel & Sawtooth Star quilt block designed by Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter. The…
The Riley Blake Quilt Block Challenge continues this week with block 5, called Ocean Waves. The Ocean Waves quilt block is a graphic quilt block constructed using simple square and half-square triangles. I’m steadily sewing my way through the blocks for the Riley Blake Block Challenge. The block challenge features a free quilt block pattern…
New month new quilt blocks! The Riley Blake Block challenge continues during March, with 3 patterns scheduled to be released this month. The first of the three blocks is designed by Sandy Gervais and is called Stella. About the Block For my quilt, I’m sewing with Liberty Fabrics Summer Flower Show collection. To make my…
Stitch up a quilt that is “full of heart” with our All the Hearts Quilt Along! Find out how to participate and read all about our Feburay block below. Last Friday, I emailed the second block in our All the Hearts Quilt Along to participants. If you signed up and did not get the email,…
Welcome to week two of the Riley Blake Designs, quilt block challenge. This week we are creating the Shining Star Quilt block which was designed by Bev McCullough. I am so excited that you guys are excited for this years RBD block challenge! Last year when we hosted the first block challenge,I really loved having…
I’m excited to announce that the Riley Blake Block Challenge is back! Each week get a free quilt block pattern and sew along with us as we create a mystery quilt! Last Spring, a group of Riley Blake Designers got together for a very informal, impromptu quilt along. Each week one of us shared a…
Join us as we create a unique heart quilt this year in the All the Hearts Quilt along! We are kicking things off with the Whole Heart block pattern. Keep reading to find out more. Last week we kicked off our 2021 Block of the Month! This year the quilt is called “All the Hearts”…
Turn any 3 quilt blocks into a festive bench pillow with our bench pillow pattern. This pattern uses 3 Christmas Quilt blocks creating a fun Christmas Bench pillow. You can substitute any blocks to create a pillow for any holiday! Welcome to week 3 of our Santa’s Hat Shop Quilt along. Technically this week is…
Welcome to week 3 of our Santa’s Hat Shop Quilt Along! This week I’m sharing a free pattern to create a Santa Belt Quilt Block! This cute Christmas Quilt Block is just the right size to add to your Santa Hat Quilt. You can also use it to create a cute Christmas Pillow. How are…
For those of you who are participating, I hope that you are enjoying our year-long Quilt Along. We just released the next block in the series, called Sweet Star. We have arrived at month 10 of our quilt along, pat yourself on the back, you’re 10 months into 2020 *wink*. Sweet Star Quilt Block Pattern…
Join us in stitching up a quilt a little bit at a time all year long! You can still participate in our very popular Choose Happiness Quilt Along, just keep reading to find out how you can participate. Create a block a month, until you’re done! I can’t decide if this year is flying by…
We are 6 months into the Choose Happiness Quilt along. Read all about this month’s block, Summer Sunsets, and find out how to join the Quilt Along below. A couple of weeks ago the June block for the Choose Happiness Quilt along was emailed to everyone that is participating. If you did not get the…
Inspired by warm ocean breezes, the next block in our Choose Happiness quilt along is named “Seaside Star”. Stitch up this fun quilt block which features a bit of strip piecing to save you time! Yesterday we sent out the next block in our Choose Happiness Quilt Along to all of those who have purchased…
The next block in our Choose Happiness Quilt along was delivered to subscribers this week. It’s called Spring Blossoms and is a graphic take on a Sawtooth Star Quilt Block. To say it’s been a crazy month would be the world’s biggest understatement! One thing that has brought me a bit of peace and happiness…
Block 3 in our Choose Happiness Quilt Along was just released! It’s called, Calm Seas, want to play along? Keep reading to find out how. A lot has changed in the world since our last block was released. I’m sure that all of you are feeling the effects and range of emotions associated with the…
It’s block release day! Who’s excited? Today I’m happy to introduce you to the second block in our Choose Happiness Quilt Along, Bubblegum. If you’re new here, no worries! You can still join our quilt along, just keep reading to find out how. About the Choose Happiness Quilt Along All this year I’m hosting a…
Who’s ready to start quilting? Today is the first day in our 2020 Quilt Block of the Month program! The quilt pattern is called “Choose Happiness” and the first block pattern is now available. I’ve named in the Sunshine Quilt Block after the bright and sunny colors featured in the block. Today the “Choose Happiness”…
We’ve reached the end of our Just for Fun Quilt along! The Just for Fun quilt along is a year-long modern inspired quilt series designed to help you build your quilting skills. This block is the last quilt block in the series. I’ve named it the Road Trip quilt block. We’ve reached the end of…
Welcome back to the Just for Fun Quilt Along! Today I’m sharing block 5 in the quilt along, which I have named the Bike Ride Quilt Block. Hi Friends! I know that you have been anxiously awaiting the next block in our Just For Fun Quilt Along! About the Just for Fun Quilt Along: Each…
It’s time for the next block in our Just for Fun Quilt Along Series! This month we are celebrating summer with a Churn Dash Quilt Block that I’m calling “Salt and Sand”. About the Just for Fun Quilt Along: There are few things I love more than the beach. Unfortunately, the closest beach to where…
Today I’m excited to share with you the 3rd block in our Just for Fun Quilt Along. This block is called Sunshine and Stars. If you’re new here, welcome! You can jump right into the quilt along. Happy May! Are you guys reading for the next block in our Quilt Along? If you’re new here,…
It’s quilt block day! I’m so excited to be sharing the 2nd quilt block tutorial in our Just For Fun Quilt Along with you. I hope that you will join us this year by making one quilt block a month. At the end of the year, you’ll have a completed project. Even if you’re a…
I’m so excited to start our Block of the Month series! The quilt pattern is called, Just for Fun, and the first block in the series is called Under the Stars. It is inspired by my love of summer evening outdoors! Keep reading to find out how to make the block, to see all the posts…
Learn how to make an easy Striped Paper Pieced Quilt block with this tutorial by Alicia from SewWhatAlicia. It’s a great beginner quilt project and an even better way to use up a lot of your fabric scraps! Alicia here again from Sew What Alicia. I have been on a serious quilting kick lately, I…
Who’s in the mood for a summer sewing project? I know that I am. Every year I tell myself I’m going to make a summer quilt, and so far, I’ve only made one! This tutorial from Alicia of Sew What Alicia is the perfect summer quilting project. She’s sharing a free popsicle quilt block pattern…
Don’t you just love projects that are so simple that you can make them in a day? This Turnstile Quilt block baby quilt is one of those projects! It’s so quick to sew that I ended up making two. It would make a great beginner quilt project. Keep reading to find out more about this…
Create a cute & colorful Christmas quilt full of Santa Hat Quilt blocks using our Santa’s Hat Shop Quilt pattern. Quilt Block Update Please READ: This quilt block was originally released as a version of my Witch Hat Quilt Block from my Halloween Haberdashery Pattern. It was a “quick fix” and offered as an add-on…