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Vintage Christmas Sampler – Wonky Barnfence Tutorial

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This time I am going a little bit more modern with my block – I have made a Wonky Barn Fence. It is still entirely out of vintage fabrics – but the only measuring I did was cutting my squares.

This was such an easy block to put together!

Supplies:

Multiple strips in different sizes
Rotary cutter
Quilting ruler – I used a 6.5″ x 6.5″
Cutting Mat

Here are my strips – as you can see, there is no real rhyme or reason to mine – I just wanted to make sure there were no two combinations that matched.  You will use a 1/4″ seam throughout!!!

Easy as 1, 2, 3!

Step 1: Sew your blocks – you will need 9 blocks measuring 4.5″ x 4.5″ each

Step 2: Lay out your squares and sew your rows together
Step 3: Sew your block together
Blocks don’t get much easier than that! Unless you are just doing a simple 9 patch.
Looking for more vintage blocks? Check out my list here.
Good luck!

Log Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial

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The log cabin is one of the most basic quilt blocks. There are also several variations – Half Log Cabin, Star Log Cabin and Court House Steps.

Here is what your basic Log Cabin block looks like

Traditionally they are done with light and dark value fabrics, but truly anything goes. Check out this Flickr Group that is just for Log Cabins, you can also check out Sunni’s modern take on a Log Cabin block here.
Get the know how after the jump!

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Another GO! Christmas Block Tutorial – Blueberry Pie Variation

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Here is another GO! Christmas Block tutorial for your sewing enjoyment!

I found this block on Quilting Board when I was searching for Christmas Block inspiration. I changed the layout ever so slightly and I am really pleased with how it turned out. This could be easily updated with modern fabrics!
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Little Tid Bits

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I just joined my first virtual quilting bee this week. It is an international one and I am so excited to be a member!

Sew Bee BlissfulThat’s the link to the group on Flickr, as far as I know they are still looking for one more member, so if you quilt and you are willing to ship internationally you should head on over and check it out!

I was also featured on one of my favorite blogs that I follow Whitt’s Kits Fabrics and Crafts. I have been following her blog for several months and I even won a giveaway of headers from her!  When Carrie called for people who were interested in being interviewed about their crafting I thought it would be fun.  Head on over to learn a little bit more about the 5 W’s of my crafting.

That’s all for me, look for another vintage block tutorial next week – this one is from my own head, although I’m fairly certain I am not the first person to think of it!

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