A Quick And Easy Churn Dash Quilt Block Tutorial + 15 Dazzling Churn Dash Quilt Patterns

The churn dash quilt pattern is a classic pattern that is easily recognizable.

This block has had many different names, such as monkey’s wrench, hens and chickens, love knot, and shoo fly. 

No matter what name you know this block by, the churn dash quilt block is a beautiful design to add to your quilt block library.

I’m going to show you how to make this versatile block.

We will also check several churn dash quilt block variations and examples. 

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17 Over The Rainbow Yellow Brick Road Quilt Patterns To Try

Are you searching for a simple yet beautiful quilt pattern for your next quilt project? 

I would love to suggest a yellow brick road quilt to you.

Why?

Because the yellow brick road pattern is not only an easy-to-follow pattern but it can be put together fairly quickly too.

If you are a beginner quilter, this quilt pattern would be an excellent option for you to learn the fundamentals of quilting.

This post gives you 17 examples of the yellow brick road pattern to inspire you to create your own quilt.

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Don’t Get Fidgety! We Found 9 Beautiful Fidget Quilt Ideas To Keep Your Hands Busy

Fidget Quilt Ideas

If you have a loved one or know someone that has been touched by dementia or Alzheimer’s, you know it can be difficult to see that personal struggle. 

One unique and surprisingly helpful valuable tool for the patient is therapeutic fidget quilts.

We will look at what a fidget lap blanket is and its benefits. 

We will also look at nine compelling examples of these extraordinary creations.

What Is a Fidget Quilt?

Fidget quilts are essentially a quilt (or blanket) that has several different moveable accessories that someone can enjoy. 

For example, a fidget blanket for Alzheimer’s will have zippers, buttons, velcroed toys that they can move, snaps, ribbons, different types of fabrics, and other notions. 

What Size Should a Fidget Quilt Be?

A fidget blanket only needs to be a small “mini” quilt. There is no right or wrong size, but it would be most helpful if it could fit on someone’s lap. You can also add two straps to either side of the blanket to make an apron that the recipient can tie around their waist and carry. 

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A Simple Ohio Star Quilt Block Tutorial + 15 Gorgeous Ohio Star Quilt Patterns

One of the most popular classic star quilt blocks is the Ohio Star quilt block.

This quilt block is a must in every quilter’s repertoire with its simple construction and eye-catching angles.  

Today, we are going to discuss the history of this block.

Additionally, we will go over how to create this block and look at 15 beautiful examples of how versatile this block can be. 

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19 Eye-Catching Tumbling Blocks Quilt Patterns

When perusing classic quilt patterns, sometimes you come across a seemingly complex design that makes you wonder, “How did someone come up with that?”

The tumbling blocks quilt pattern is one of these patterns. 

Today, we will take a deep dive into how this quilt pattern’s history, and then we’re going to look at 19 unbelievable tumbling blocks quilt patterns that you can use to create your own quilt top. 

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7 Top-Rated Mini Irons For Sewing And Quilting

As quilters, we know our tools and accessories are extremely important to our craft and making the best-looking quilts possible.

Undoubtedly, an iron is one of the essential tools in our “toolbox.”

But what if you don’t need your large iron to get the job done?

In this post, we will shift our focus to the small but mighty mini irons that are on the market for quilters.

We’ll go over the benefit of having a small quilting iron and then look at seven great options for you. 

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