Fussy cut quilt patterns

This week for Finish it Friday, we are going back to the "not so distant" past and revisiting a few Christmas sewing projects! This week I finished a set of patchwork quilted Christmas pillows that

Today we’re going to cover a basic quilt block: the Diamond in a Square. The traditional way would have you cut a diamond and four...

Economy Quilt Blocks also known by many other names has been around forever. My Heather Ross and Munki Munki stash has been around not quite as long but I decided the two should get acquainted an make some magic! There are numerous patterns available on the internet in a variety of sizes for this block. It is the perfect beginner paper piecing pattern. If you think you cannot paper piece, try this block! For these blocks, I chose the free paper pieced pattern from Generations Quilt Patterns…

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Sew your own Economy Block quilt with our free Building Blocks pattern and video tutorial! This quilt is made with our super soft flannel and is great for showing off fussy cut prints!

THE LOST SHIP It is just a coincidence that this is the last block. We have made so many half-square triangle blocks! In fact I thought maybe we should have called this the half-square triangle challenge. I wanted to alternate types of blocks so you didn't get weary of the same type of square so I kept saving this block. The Lost Ship reminds me of the Bear Paw Quilt Block. You may have each large triangle a different print, all the same print, or use two prints like I have done. As I laid…

A fast and easy, free quick quilt tutorial made with short-cuts, creates this cute patchwork quilt that perfectly features novelty prints anchored by cornerstones.

Shoofly Crossing is a 57" x 57" lap quilt or child's quilt. It is fat quarter friendly and perfect for showcasing special prints. Simply begin by selecting 3 fat quarters of feature fabric, and then build around them with coordinating prints. The main blocks are connected by small inner shoofly blocks, creating a pleasing, whimsical design. The pattern shown features Bunnies & Cream by Lauren Nash for Penny Rose Fabrics. 3 Fat Quarters: (green, blue and pink to fussy cut for block centers) 3…

Tutorials - interlocked squares with a fussy cut center - As requested from my Boom 10 swap buddies, here is a tutorial for my interlocked squares block with a fussy cut center. ( I will complete a separate tutorial for a paper pieced version of this block). This is very picture heavy so please be patient. I will add

I have to admit this is turning out to be even more awesome than I thought it would be! The Farmer's Wife 1930's Quilt-along started on the last day of September and we're now two weeks and 5 blocks in. Its been so much fun! Week One had the sweetest little blocks. All three were