On point quilt blocks

I've decided to write this little "set on point" tutorial for quilters. I love the look of diagonal settings, but every time I go to lay m...

By popular demand, here’s the video! This is such a fun and easy way to make blocks! Before you come at me: 1. No, you don’t have to be scared of bias edges. I’ll explain why in a later video....

Piecing a Quilt or Block on Point Here are the formulas you need, and the charts so you don't have to figure it out. Free printable.

Instead of piecing your quilt blocks horizontally and vertically, change the whole look by piecing the blocks "on point"!

See step by step how to sew an on point quilt with pictures to guide you every step of the way. Also visit my YouTube video tutorial for more.

On-point units within blocks need to measure perfectly across their diagonals in order to fit correctly with straight-set corners. The quilt math is done for you when you use the Omnigrip On Point Ruler™ by Omnigrid, designed by Donna Lynn Thomas. In this guest article, Donna Lynn explains why she designed the On Point Ruler and how to use it.

Piecing Techniques – On Point Settings – Snuggles Quilts

It’s my turn again to choose a block for our do.Good Stitches group. We'll be using black, gray and white fabrics: Our block for this month is called Whirled: It’s an easy block that has very little waste – love that! It’s quick to make too. The finished block measures 12.5” For ONE block, you’ll need two pieces of your main fabric that measure 5” x 14” and two 5” squares of white, cut once diagonally: Step 1: Lay out the 5” x 14” strips. Measure in 4.5" from each end. Using a ruler that has…

This year, for the quilt guild I am apart of, I am providing instructions for how to make a different quilt block each month. For the month of December, we learned about the classic Ohio Star Quilt Block.

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