Saturday, 29 August 2026

Churn Dash Star Block

This block is an interesting variation on a Churn Dash.  An irregular grid is used with larger corner squares, this then allows for the inside rectangle to be replaced with a snowballed square.  With the right colourway the centre of the block becomes a star.

This video is by Nancies Notions.


This block is based on an uneven nine patch

Comet - Free Pattern

 


Comet Quilt Pattern | Free PDF by Ruby Star Society | Fat Quarter Shop

Friday, 21 August 2026

Nine Patch and Hearts - Free Pattern

 9 Patch and Hearts – MaryQuilts.com

Basket Blocks Collection

 There are a multitude of basket blocks here are just a few

Flower basket from Adventures of a DIY Mom


Fruit basket from Adventures of a DIY Mom


May basket from Adventures of a DIY Mom


From Adventures of a DIY Mom


From Adventures of a DIY Mom


From Adventures of a DIY Mom



Scrappy Acorn block

 Looking for a cute autumn/fall block? This one is from Adventures of a DIY Mom and if you can make a nine patch and snowball corners you can make this block



Thursday, 20 August 2026

Black and Bright Churn Dash - Free Pattern

 


Black and Bright Churn Dash – MaryQuilts.com

Celtic Twist/Twisted Knot Block

 This one is a block that when straight set side by side creates an optical illusion of interlocking squares.  Colour placement is everything! The construction can use a partial seam.

This version is by adventures of a DIY mom


This one comes from Fons and Porter and has this matching blog post


An offering from the Coffee Cake Quilt Company



The Quiltery went all green for theirs


This post from Quilting Wonders states that it is for a confident beginner and that their pattern makes a 12" block.

My Patchwork World has this blog post here

All in red there is Chris Dodsley @mbCD: We're Gonna Do The Twist And It Goes Like This - My February Bee Block

This block is based on an 8x8 grid

Other 8x8 blocks


Thursday, 6 August 2026

Birds on a wire - free pattern

This quilt uses focus fabrics with alternate co-ordinating blocks.  It is these that give the name to the block.

 Birds on a Wire – MaryQuilts.com

Starlight - Free Pattern

 Slanted stars. Riley Blake Starlight - Downloadable PDF | LoveCrafts