Rising Sun Quilt Block-Sampler Quilt

  This is the last block in this 19th century sampler quilt.  The block is the Rising Sun from the period just before the Civil War.  It was one of the few block patterns that had a name during that period.  I looked for a long time for this pattern on the internet but could…

Carolina Lilly Quilt Block – Sampler Quilt

  I needed more novelty blocks for my sampler quilt to give it more visual appeal.  I actually didn’t want to do any applique blocks in the series because I feel that technique needs to be taught in several lessons.  So that will make a future diary series for our group at a later time….

Finishing up the Mariners Compass

Last time I went over the Mariner’s Compass but did not show how to set it in a square.  The way you sew this is a little different then the Drunker’s Path.  Curves can be very intimidating. The Mariner’s Compass takes some patients but it is not as hard as it looks. I cut out…

Cats Cradle Quilt Block-Sampler Quilt.

I found this pattern on McCall’s Quilting web site.  It is a free pattern that you can copy.  http://www.mccallsquilting.com/qb/mccallsquilting/pattern_200/index.html The pattern is for a 12 1/2 inches block.  They offer it in the traditional layout in a quilt.  I chose to do an all blue block because blue and white quilts were often made because…

Feathered Star Quilt Block Part 2-Paper Piecing

  After I made the decision to use the paper pieced pattern from McCall’s Quilting web page, I printed out the PDF file.   I gave the link to the free pattern in part one of the feathered star.   I looked to see if I had any paper piecing paper left.  I could not…

Pine Tree Quilt Block-Sampler Quilt

  When making a sampler quilt, adding novelty blocks add interest to the over all quilt design.  Some sampler quilts add applique patterns to the mix but for this project I have decided not to and just stick with pieced blocks.  I set out to find some patterns that would fit the bill.  I wanted…

Delectable Mountains Quilt Block- Sampler Quilt

In 1678, John Bunyan published the “Pilgrim’s Progress.”  It was an allegory based on the scriptures.  This book was the most widely read book for about 200 years besides the bible.  In fact it and the bible were probably the only two books in most homes. Many children was taught to read from this book….

Liberty Quilt Block-Sampler Quilt

During the second have of the 19th century,  patriotic fabric  was printed.  Some of it was for political campaigns and some was for the celebration of July 4th.  People were given printed neckerchiefs and handkerchiefs at campaigns rallies to wear and use.  These fabrics would make their way into quilts.  I decided to add a…

Cross Roads Quilt Block-Sampler Quilt

This wonderful block is often seen in antique and vintage quilts.  Cross Roads has many names and variations.  It is a simple block to make and I was too tired tonight to draft it so.  I cut out the pattern for a 14 inches block that I had and the original pattern size from Ladies…

Four and Nine Patch Quilt Block-Sampler Quilt

I had some really small pieces I wanted to use up.  I made small nine square blocks that were 3 1/2 inch square when the block was completed.  I wanted to make a block that is common and usually makes it way into a scrappy quilt.  It is usually referred to as “four and nine…