I’ve had Halloween on my mind the past few weeks, and that’s how this little block was born. It's a freebie for you! These instructions are for a 6″ block. Trick or Treat Quilt Block Pattern6″ block Click here for printer-friendly version Cutting Background fabric (shown black) Cut a 2″ strip. From this strip, cut [...]
By Diane Harris, HQ Stitch Brand Ambassador There are some traditional applique blocks that grab my attention and don't let go. The block I'm sharing today is one of those. I found it on Connecting Threads and it's called Bits of Blue and Gray. It was created by Debbie Beaves. Bits of Blue and Gray [...]
Most traditional basket blocks have the basket oriented across the diagonal. Here are some examples. Sometimes you need a basket that sits at the bottom of the block instead. I designed a sampler quilt recently, and I wanted a basket with the base along the bottom, so I designed this one. [...]
If you start playing with the decorative stitches on your machine, the ideas for how to use them will begin to pile up. I’ve been meaning to make a new nametag for quilt events and the ease of the HQ Stitch 710 prompted me to get going. My instructions for how to make a quilter’s [...]
