Arrowhead quilt block pattern

Gayle from BERNINA of Naperville guides you through the steps in making a quilt top our of 10" layer cakes, charm packs or scraps. The pattern is called Anit...

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This is a classic block and a skill builder too. The block has a quarter-square triangle unit in the center, 4 flying geese units, and 4 half-square triangles. https://youtu.be/OdxxrznsH0s

The Arrowhead Quilt Block Made Easy Hello Dear Friends and Readers. “The Arrowhead” Block is a somewhat enigmatic name and should not be confused with “Arrowhead” which can pertain to quite a number of other blocks. Apparently “The Arrowhead” was first published in 1941 and pieced in a traditional method. Recently, I noticed that my … Continue reading The Arrowhead Quilt Block Made Easy →

I am just about out the door to go on retreat, but thought I would share a fun block. Last year, a friend, Mickey Smith, showed me how to make Anita's Arrowhead block (PDF instuctions for 8" block here) from charm squares. The construction of the block was figured out by Anita Grossman Solomon, who, in my opinion, is a genius when it comes to slick piecing. When you use two five inch charms squares, you end up with a block approximately 4 3/4". The blocks are so cute finished, and they look…

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Arrowheads March 1, 1933-Indian weapons were the inspiration for Nancy Cabot's quilt block on this day. Arrowheads is a very old pattern taking it's "inspiration from the aborigines of America" and "will appeal to the small boy with the imaginative mind," she wrote. I used templates to make my 6" block. The arrow pieces go together like this- Two arrows and two triangles make up each half of the block as shown below. You can download the pattern templates here. Tomorrow- Eight Point Star

Here is a great two color quilt for you to make! Cincinnati, Ohhhh Quilt Size - 73" x 85" Block size - 11 1/2" finished Fabric Req...

The Arrowhead block is a very simple block to sew as long as you are careful to sew SCANT 1/4" seams, you cut accurately and you match seams carefully. This block finishes at 8 ½”. If you are making the scrappy version, layer two contrasting pieces of fabric, right sides together (RST), starch and press. Then cut an 8” square from the stack. Repeat with other scrap fabrics so you have sets of two 8” squares for each block. For the two-fabric version, layer the two contrasting fabrics RST…

Make a quick and easy quilt using this free pattern called Anita's Arrowhead. It is fun to make and perfect for using layer cakes