Blocks
Block of the month – Finishing your quilt
Over the last nine issues we have been introducing you to a different block, and this issue we are thrilled to be sharing our final design with you.
Block of the month – Bow Tie
The Bow Tie block, inspired (as its name suggests) by men’s neckwear, dates back to the 19th century.
Point Squares - January 2018 Block
Square set on point have featured in patchwork for centuries in both the USA and the UK. Whole quilts can be made in this design, or just a block as we are doing here.
Old Tippicanoe - July 2017 Block
This block is composed of triangles and one central square set on the diagonal.
Hunter’s Star - December 2017 Block
A block known as Hunter’s Star, made from half-square triangles and squares. The corner chevrons, or arrow flights, form an eye-catching central eight-pointed star.
Spools - October 2017 block
A classic block known as Arkansas Traveller or Spools, made from squares, rectangles and half square triangles.
Windblown Square - November 2017 block
The Windblown Square, Whirlpool or Windblown Star, can be traced back to the 1880s.
Dutchman's Puzzle - September 2017 block
A classic block known as Dutchman’s Puzzle or Windmill Block, made from four pairs of flying geese.
Block of the Month August 2017 - Pinwheel Cross
This block is composed of triangles creating a pinwheel star visually merging into a cross. It can be made entirely of thirty-two equal-sized triangles.
Block of the Month
We are launching our brand-new Block of the Month… but this time with a difference!
Top 5 Blocks
Star Block
Spinning Stars all around!
Road to Paradise
Not easy, but certainly an interesting block!
T Block
A simple block made from two sizes of half square triangles.
Uncle Sam's Favourite
Uncle Sam's Favourite is a five patch block with a cross of sashing.
Christmas Wreath Block
A Christmas Wreath made from half and quarter square triangles
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