Quilts with squares and rectangles

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This tutorial is for the 3 quilts with blocks made up of 2 rectangles. I don't cut rectangles though. I piece strips together. Cut your strips any width you want. I used 2.5" in one quilt, 3" in the next and this one is using 3.5". After piecing 2 strips together, measure the width. That is the size you will cut at. I have had several questions about what size I cut them. It has to be the same measurement as your sewn width or they won't be squares. Place the bottom edge of the first strip…

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For a couple of months now, I have been trying to land on a block design for my next Rainbow Scrap Challenge quilt. There were some types of fabric scraps I really wanted to focus on so I needed a block that had spaces for them. I wanted to clean out some scraps with multiple colors and low volumes that had a lot of color in them. I finally found a block that was going to work perfectly for what I wanted (thanks to Cathy and Diann). My blocks look very different than theirs because they are…

5 easy 10 Inch Square Quilt Pattern ideas that are perfect quilt patterns for beginner quilters and made great gifts. These quilt patterns are beautiful.

Looking for a fun quilt project that's perfect for beginners or anyone who loves quick and colorful creations? Look no further than your box of 10" charm squares! . These pre-cut squares are a quilter's dream, and with a little inspiration, you can whip up amazing quilts in no time.…

Easy quilts to make in a day. A lot of beautiful patterns, designs, and quilt ideas for you to make in one day only and the tips to finish it

Farmer's Wife block no. 16 - patched. You can find all my Farmer's Wife 1930s quilt blocks over at the Patchsmith's blog.