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13 Easy and Essential Quilt Block Patterns for Beginners

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From the March 2025 issue

Our editors have dug deep into our archives to share some of our favorite beginner and easy block patterns for quilting newbies. Some of these designs feature classic block patterns that are essential for quilters to have in their arsenal, such as traditional flying geese or pinwheel patterns. We’ve also included some easy-level projects that ... Read More

Sew the sweetest summer blanket!

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One of the things I love about days by the seaside is the sea breeze. And one of the things that can send me shivering is the sea breeze. So I always head to the beach prepared for whatever the day (and maybe even evening) may bring. ... Read More

Peony Pinwheels Hourglass Quilt Block

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From the May 2024 issue

If you love adding color and movement to your quilts, then this pinwheel quilt block is perfect for you. Designed by Zoe Ballard, this beginner-friendly quilt block pattern strategically uses colors to elevate the simple hourglass block into a playful pinwheel design. This classic quilt block pattern uses fat quarters and fat eighths, making it ... Read More

Rose Quartz Pinwheel Quilt Block

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From the March 2023 issue

Rose Quartz Pinwheel Quilt Block
Master making pretty pinwheel blocks with this helpful guide for beginner quilters. In this pattern, you’ll learn how to make four pinwheels: the basic windmill, the turnstile block, the classic pinwheel and a pinwheel variation. Pinwheel blocks are a cornerstone of numerous quilt patterns, so this tutorial is a fantastic way to start small and ... Read More