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It's finally spring, but it's snowing here today. I thought a sunny block would help keep me in the springtime mood. While designing this block the sun design revealed itself first, but then when I put the block into the example quilt layout I notice there were also fun little butterflies. Perfect for spring!Fabric Fabric A - YellowFabric B - Dark BlueFabric C - Medium BlueFabric D - Light Blu..

Puss in the Corner was published in the Kansas City Star in 1930. This block was also called Puss in Boots. The example quilt layout shows how the blocks interact with each other. There are so many geometric combinations within this quilt creating movement and interest. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.FabricFabric A - Light BlueFabric B - Dark BlueFabric C - TanFabr..

Hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day! I call this block design Playful Hearts. The example quilt shows the block in two different color options. The cuts listed below are for the dark heart on the light block shown here. Enjoy!FabricFabric A - WhiteFabric B - Red AccuQuilt GO! Dies6" BlockCut 18 - 1 1/2" squares from Fabric A - Cut 1 1/2" strips with GO! Strip Cutter-1 1/2" (55024 or 55075), the..

It's snowing here today, so I felt like we needed a cheerful bright block for this week. The Spinning Flower block is my original design. Just having some fun with rectangles and squares. The example quilt layout shows how the blocks interact with each other.FabricFabric A - GreenFabric B - YellowFabric C - BlueFabric D - PurpleFabric E - Pink AccuQuilt GO! Dies6" BlockCut 4 - 1 1/2" squares from ..

The pattern for the Dutchman's Puzzle block was first published in 1895. Dutchman's Puzzle is also known as Dutchman's Wheel or Windmill. This is one of my favorites. The example quilt layout shows how the blocks interact with each other. Both AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.FabricFabric A - Light Blue fabricFabric B - Purple fabric AccuQuilt GO! Dies8" BlockCut 16 ..

The Free Trade Pattern was published in the Kansas City Star in 1933. The example quilt layout shows how the blocks interact with each other. I especially like the diamonds that appear as the points of the stars come together. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.FabricFabric A - Cream or Tan fabricFabric B - Green fabric AccuQuilt GO! Dies8" BlockCut 6 Fabric A Squares ..

This block is simple and straight forward when piecing the squares and half square triangles. The example quilt layout shows how the blocks interact with each other. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.FabricFabric A - Light Lavender fabricFabric B - Purple/Green fabricAccuQuilt GO! Dies8" BlockCut 4 Fabric A Squares - GO! Square 2 1/2" 55059 or Value Die 55018 or use 5..

This busy block is called Chisholm Trail. We're getting close to the holidays so I couldn't resist using this holly fabric. This block consists of 16 half square triangles. I included an example quilt, using this block, so that you can see how the blocks interact with each other. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.FabricFabric A - Cream fabricFabric B - Red fabric Accu..

This block is simple and straight forward when piecing the squares and half square triangles. What a pleasant surprise when I put the blocks together for the example quilt layout. The scalloped effect at the edges is interesting and unique. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.FabricFabric A - Cream fabricFabric B - Maroon or Red fabric AccuQuilt GO! Dies8" BlockCut 4 Fa..

This block reminds me of fish, thus the name but its real name is Old Maids Puzzle. I love the additional staggered triangles that appear when the blocks are put next to each other in the included example quilt layout. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.FabricFabric A - Yellow fabricFabric B - Green fabric AccuQuilt GO! Dies8" BlockCut 4 Fabric A Squares - GO!Square 2 ..

This week's block is a Pinwheel block. This block works well in both the 8" and 12" size. The patch quantities are for one block, so depending upon your final quilt size you can easily figure out the total patches needed. Included is an example quilt layout, using this block, so you can see the additional patterns that present themselves when the blocks are put together. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rot..

This week I'm working on a large center block for my sampler quilt. This block works well as a 12" or 18" block, so I have provided the Accuquilt Go! dies for both. The patch quantities are for one block, so depending upon your final quilt size you can easily figure out the total patches needed. AccuQuilt GO! Dies and rotary cutting instructions are provided.FabricFabric A - BlueFabric B - PurpleF..