Learn how to make Polaroid quilt blocks using a method that I call “no math quilt blocks.” It’s a semi-improvisational technique that uses precut strips of fabric. You can make your blocks any size that you like! Years ago, I attended QuiltCon in Savannah, Georgia, and taught a mini class on how to make Polaroid...

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Time seems like it’s flying by (or creeping by slowly, depending on the day) and we have reached week 5 of the Riley Blake Quilt Block Challenge. This week we are making nine patch blocks! This classic quilt block is great for beginners and can be customized in so many different ways! This week’s featured...

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Create a quilt one week at a time with the free quilt block patterns in the 2022 Riley Blake Quilt Block Challenge! We kick things off this week with a Daisy Chain Quilt Block Pattern. Welcome to year three of the Riley Blake Designs Quilt Block Challenge! The challenge started in 2020 when a number...

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If you participated in any of Riley Blake Quilt Block challenges, you may be wondering what you should do with your completed quilt blocks. Today I’m sharing 14 quilt block layout ideas perfect for sampler quilts. This week I was able to finish the 12″ blocks from the Riley Blake Designs Block Challenge. What is...

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The 2022 Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge has wrapped up! Learn how to make the final 3 quilt blocks in the challenge with these free modern quilt block patterns. It feels like we just started the Riley Blake Block challenge and now it’s over. As you can probably tell I got a bit behind with...

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If you’re looking for a fun project to tackle for the next couple of months and you love to quilt then you might want to jump into the Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge! Keep reading to find out more. Riley Blake Designs this week announced that they were hosting a Quilt Block Challenge! The challenge...

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After months of anticipation, I’m so excited to share with you both the last block in the RBD challenge AND the layout of the finished sampler quilt! I hope that you’ve enjoyed participating in the Riley Blake 2021 Quilt Block Challenge. This will be my last post in the series. However, I will be sure...

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This week we have not one but two new quilt block patterns to share with you. Patterns for blocks 12 & 13 in the Riley Blake Designs Quilt Block Challenge! We are winding down to the last few weeks of the Riley Blake Designs 2022 Quilt Block challenge. After this week, there are only three...

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This week for the Riley Blake 2022 Quilt Block Challenge I have a free pattern for a Pop Star Quilt block designed by Heather Peterson. Pop Star is the first of the “official” Riley Blake block patterns to be shared in the month of April. Last week I shared a block pattern but it was...

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This week for the Riley Blake Block Challenge it’s my turn to share a project. Today I have a tutorial for a 6″ and 12″ finished size Shoo Fly Quilt Block for you. Who has been playing along with the Riley Blake Block Challenge? I have been and it’s turned out to be one of...

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