16 patch quilt pattern ideas

My self-imposed ban on blog reading and posting is over as Lent ends tonight. I was only posting finishes on my blog, since this is my way of keeping track of what I've done and, more importantly, when. I missed reading about everyone's quilting adventures, but it was good for me to stop for a bit. As with most of us, the mask making continues. In between making masks, I worked on this scrappy quilt using 2 1/2" squares. As those who follow me know, I do not enjoy making scrappy quilts and…

Learn how to make the Rivers Scraps baby quilt - made with leftover fabrics from your quilts with this fast and easy tutorial.

Want to learn how to quilt? Here are 15 Free Quilt Patterns that Use Precuts for beginning quilters! Try them all this weekend!

This Arkansas Crossroads quilt is my new go to pattern. It is made up of two simple blocks - a 16 patch and an "X". Combined, they create a truly amazing design that looks complicated ... a beautiful final effect. Tutorial on how to make this quilt: Printable instructions with pictures: England Street Quilts - jelly roll friendly Two videos from The Missouri Star Quilt Company: 1) how to sew & cut charm squares for the 16 patch here under the headline of "Scrappy 4 Patch" 2) how to make the…

Learn how to sew a Disappearing 16 patch quilt block. You will end up with 2 finished quilt blocks! Super fun and easy to sew.

Learn to make a 16 patch quilt block using fabric strips. A great way to make a lot at the same time.

Knowing that we would have a very rainy afternoon today, I had a nice sleep in, a good breakfast with coffee and then took the boys out for a six mile walk. It was sunny and glorious and it was won…

Come check out this Easy Jolly Bar Sixteen Patch Quilt by Grandma Jane for The Cottage Mama using The Fat Quarter Shop's new Jolly Bar pre-cuts!

Today I am sharing a finish and a tutorial for the St. Louis 16 Patch. Hope you enjoy! The traditional St. Louis 16 Patch block is simply four rows of four patches. This block is normally pieced using a checkerboard layout, alternating between two fabrics. St. Louis 16 Patch quilt block tutorial One pair of […]

Hi friends! I'm so excited to share with you my finished St. Louis quilt top! I really love the way it's turned out, and it really was such a joy to piece. Using mainly a mix of Pam Kitty Love, Happy Go Lucky and Little Red Riding Hood to make is super bright and happy :) Find the tutorial here. I think it really shows off the fabrics well. It's huge too! I made the 5x6 blocks measuring 70" x 84", which is plenty big enough for me! luckily Robin is 6ft 1, he comes in rather handy for 'prop…