Plane Thinking Quilt Block

This is a fun quilt block that has some curves and looks like an old propeller airplane.

Ghostwalk Quilt block with border

This curved 4 patch quilt block is part of the Trick or Treat at the Haunted House Halloween quilt – an original quilt pattern.

This quilt block has 16 patches in it – all with curves, making it a little bit challenging to sew together. But once you learn some quick techniques for sewing curves, these are simple to sew, and the block goes together fairly easily.

Get a free download of this quilt block pattern at www.QuiltBlockLibrary.com and check out the other patterns there, too!

Our Trick or Treat at the Haunted House quilt pattern includes step-by-step instructions, and is available only during the month of October.

Enjoy!

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Rosebuds Quilt Block

This block presents some challenges in that there are curves as well as set in seams.

The rosebud stems are sewn together in two pieces, with some stretch to the pieces, so take care as you sew them together, otherwise you will end up with a  mis-shapen block.

In addition, the large triangles between the rusebudes tend to stretch as well.

This is sewn together as a star, since it has 8 points, and if you are able to press the seam allowances in the center of the block  open, that will help keep the center flat.

Peaceful Piecing!

Penny

Bells Quilt Block

The Bells quilt block makes a wonderful Holiday block – whether you make this into a wall hanging or a full size quilt.

Also consider making table runners or placemats using this block.

The curves are gentle and easy to accomplish. The clappers in each bell are hand applique – or machine, whichever you prefer.

This is a two-part video – one part showing how to applique the clapper, the second part showing how to sew the block together.

Peaceful Piecing!

Penny

The Ice Cream Cone quilt block

It seems appropriate that July is National Ice Cream Month, so here is a quilt block for all of the ice cream lovers in the world.

The curves are relatively gentle curves and easy to sew.

Take care in sewing the triangles. Sewing bias edges to bias edges is unavoidable.

Peaceful Piecing!

Penny

Storm at Sea quilt block

This is a somewhat challenging block because every patch includes at least one bias edge, and often you are sewing bias edges together.

It helps to measure periodically to make sure that your patches are the correct size.

Even though this looks like this has curves in it, all of the seams are straight.

Peaceful Piecing!

Penny

This block is pretty simple to make, using only squares and half-square triangles.

Because there are several 4 patches in the block, you can easily use a strip piecing method to make those patches, saving tons of time.

You’ll see how that works in the video:

And remember to get your free download of the pattern for this block. Just visit www.QuiltBlockLibrary.com and scroll down and click on the Free Patterns tab.

If you have trouble downloading the pattern, take a look at the short video on the Free Patterns tab showing how to download the patterns. Or check out the FAQ link on the side and read the instructions.

There is a tiny trick to it, but once you figure it out, you’ll be able to download patterns with the click of your mouse.

Irish Chain Quilt Block

Irish Spring quilt block pattern

With St. Patrick’s Day coming up quick, now is the time to look at some Irish type quilt blocks.

I’ve got a few lined up for the Mondays in March, and the first one is called Irish Spring.

This 4 patch block looks like a 3 leaf clover, and even has a curved stem, so there is no mystery about what the block really is.

Because of the stem, this is a little more challenging than your average block, but with a little sewing experience, you should be able to handle the block easily.

Watch the video demonstration and then get a free quilt block pattern at: www.QuiltBlockLibrary.com:

To view the video: