How it works: during each weekly video I’ll demonstrate how to piece a different block, and will share some historical highlights and interesting info about the block. I’m choosing blocks that are at least 100 years old – there will be 12 blocks total.

Quilt along! Join the private Facebook group. Come on in so we can work together on these blocks, or so you can share what you’re working on and what’s going on in your quilting life.

Block patterns in 3 sizes are available FREE while this series runs! Some blocks include an FPP pattern for the 3″ version, and the more complex blocks include a simplified version for new quilters.

Download & print quilt layouts below, we’ll assemble the 52″ x 64″ and the baby quilt in the final video or two at the end of the series. These are both beginner friendly for new quilters.

Quilt Layouts

52″x64″ Throw Quilt for 9″ Blocks

Cutting instructions, fabric requirements and tutorial for making 9 patches from strip sets for cornerstones.

37″x45″ Baby Quilt for 6″ Blocks

Cutting instructions & fabric requirements for sashing, cornerstones and borders.

18″ Throw Pillow for 3″ Blocks

Measurements & link to 18inch envelope pillow video tutorial.

Multiple Size Blocks in a Throw Size Quilt (no 3″ blocks)
4ea 9” blocks
12ea 6” blocks
58″ x 58″

PDF with some measurements & fabric requirements.

Multiple Size Blocks in a Throw Size Quilt (with 3″ blocks)
4ea 9” blocks
12ea 6” blocks
12ea 3” blocks
58″ x 58″

PDF with some measurements & fabric requirements.

Video Playlist

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