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16 patch quilt block (using strips)

16 patch quilt blocks are a fun way to display a wide array of fabrics. Sewing together 16 individual squares may seem daunting. So learn to make them using strips with this easy method. Bonus: Using ...
Make this diagonally striped quilt block using just half square triangles. This block is easy to make and a great way to practice making half square triangles using two different methods. Recently, I ...
Replace traditional quilt blocks with sleek columns of fabric. Nancy sews Heartbeat Columns and Interrupted Columns—both provide pleasing movement. The Heartbeat Quilt looks much like an EKG. It’s a ...
From two-patch quilts to charm quilts with thousands of individual fabric squares, the basic building block for quilters of all skill levels is the patch. And the shape of the patch in its simplest ...