Description
Each episode of Quiltmaker’s Block Network focuses on a different quilt block design and pattern from Quiltmaker Magazine’s popular 100 Blocks series. We’ll cover the complete pattern, piecing instructions and quilting tips for making it along with settings or variations. Join us as we quilt along and create a finished quilt block you’ll love to experiment with.
Discover the episodes included in this video series:
Episode 227 | Make a Christmas Tree Skirt
Cut applique designs from fan-folded paper like a paper doll to make this clever block of Christmas trees and snowmen from June Dudley.
Episode 228 | Creating Dimension and Curves
Add pizzazz to a simple block. Associate Editor Eileen Fowler demonstrates easy 3-dimensional units with curves.
Episode 229 | Using Focus Fabrics
Using fun focus prints in a block can really bring a block to life.
Episode 230 | Keeping Fusible Applique Soft
Happy colors and easy fusible appliqué join forces to create a sweet little block with scribble-style stitching to hold patches in place.
Episode 231 | Secondary Design Links
Create interesting secondary designs when you rotate this creative block.
Episode 232 | Making 3-Dimensional Tabs
Learn how easy it is to make 3-dimensional tabs to add to any block or quilt.
Episode 233 | Easy 3D Flower Embellishments
QM Creative Editor Carolyn Beam demonstrates the easy steps to create flower embellishments for her block A Night Out, block #733 from Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, vol. 8.
Episode 234 | Color Palette Options
See how changing your color palette can dramatically affect the look of a block.
Episode 235 | Learn to Make Prairie Points
Learn to make Prairie Points for this fun, colorful block.
Episode 236 | Showcasing Large Prints
Experiment with fussy cuttting a particular motif or design to make it the focal point of your block.
Episode 237 | Using Scraps Successfully
Learn to choose scraps with enough variety and contrast to make your block a smashing success!
Episode 238 | Accurately Cut and Sew Bands
Learn tips and tricks for sewing bands accurately as QM Graphic Designer, Denise Starck, demonstrates how to piece Rolling River, block #78, designed by Joyce Robinson for Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Vol 1.
Episode 239 | Playing with Color and Value
Learn how color, value and temperature play together to make this dramatic, foundation-pieced block.
Episode 240 | From Bands to Blocks
Watch this free video to see how Quiltmaker Creative Editor Carolyn Beam uses pieced bands to cut templates for the Whirligig block designed by Susan Knapp and Mary Jane Mattingly.
Episode 241 | English Paper Piecing
Learn how to do English Paper Piecing with QM Creative Editor Paula Stoddard.
Episode 242 | Setting a 12” Block on Point
Simple roses are raw edge appliqued onto a block that forms a trellis.
Episode 243 | Sewing Y-Seams
Follow along as QM Associate Editor Eileen Fowler demonstrates the simple steps to sewing perfect Y-seams using Petit Fours, block #588 by Marian Mapes from 100 Blocks, volume 6.
Episode 244 | Cutting Triangle-Squares from Bias Strips
Perfect triangle-squares can be cut from pieced bias strips.
Episode 245 | Experimenting with Value
Use value to change the look of a design completely.
Episode 246 | Unique Foundation Piecing
QM Associate Editor Eileen Fowler demonstrates a unique method for foundation piecing.
Episode 247 | Frame It!
Join QM Content Director Carolyn Beam as she demonstrates how to make Picture This!, block #387 designed by Sue Marsh.
Episode 248 | Creative Color Placement
Learn how fabric choices and color placement can create dramatically different blocks and quilt designs.
Episode 249 | Searching for Stars
Discover how Stitch-and-Flip units transform a simple block design.
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