Choose from a variety of heart and holiday-theme free paper-pieced block and quilt patterns that you can print yourself and start piecing right away! I was just going to suggest “Connected,” because that’s really been the theme of 2020: Finding ways to reach out and connect with other people despite all of the obstacles keeping us apart this year. Sew the horizontal sashing strips and cornerstones together into four rows. Any suggestions? In the same vein, you could call it “Zoom Meeting!”, The first thing I thought of was Hands Holding Hands. Press seam allowances towards the long strips. I had the perfect collection – Blueberry Park. Sew the two heart block halves together vertically to complete the block. A 6" quilt block is a lot like Goldilocks...not too big...not too small...but just right—in fact, you'll find more patterns for this block-size than any other on the website. Outside blowing leaves is where I have been spending some time each day – Not complaining though. Repeat to sew an outer border with 4 1/2" wide strips. Cut five 3 1/2" strips from selvage to selvage. Both great names. After trimming, press the seam allowance open or in the opposite direction as you pressed in the left block half. ( Log Out / Sew butted borders to the quilt. Introduction To Paper Piecing This pattern is a good first block project. I’m not good at naming quilts, but it’s fun to see others’ suggestions. Cut two 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" cream squares; draw a diagonal line as you did on smaller squares. She has published over 350+ articles for The Spruce Crafts. Oh what a positive message for 2020 -we’ve all learned to ways to stay connected. I had to use the design wall for the whole process and even then it became confusing at times. I’ve recently worked on a small piece that demanded the design board to keep it oriented properly, so I know what you mean. It really resonates right now without being too 2020. Here’s a tutorial for my favorite foundation piecing … Fat Quarter Shop www.fatquartershop.com . Feb 11, 2012 - Explore Nancy Horton's board "heart quilts", followed by 468 people on Pinterest. I have the gray in that fabric and, though I don’t use much modern fabric, I’ve been able to use it in so many things. “Woven Wrenches” Nice finish! That was it … The foundation should be 4" finished. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. I was going to suggest Linked or Joined for names but I really like Connections. Choose two focal fabrics for each heart. Thanks for linking up this week. These 6-inch heart blocks are adorable and the pattern shows you how easy they are to create. "Sunflowers Quilt" ~ a pattern by Eileen Sullivan, pieced and quilted by Julie Baird If the seam line is particularly 'lumpy' like in this Sunflowers quilt (and you WILL know it when you see it), it is helpful to trim the seam allowance of the finished unit or section to 1/2". Thank you and a Happy Thanksgiving to you! Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Cutting for One Heart Quilt Block. Begin each row with a 1 1/2" x 6 1/2" strip and sew a 1 1/2" square to its right end. For best results, press the seam open or press it in the opposite direction as you pressed the seam on the left half of the block. Happy Thanksgiving!! I thought, We’re All In This Together, before I read all the other suggestions! Trim the excess fabric, and press open or to one side. Each side of the heart quilt block is sewn separately, and then two mirror-image sides are joined vertically to complete the block. “Life’s Journey” perhaps. You can use a quilt pattern that separates heart blocks with sashing and cornerstones. ( Log Out / What about Tangled Blueberries or Tangled Emotions? I guess I don’t really have a name but if this quilt is for 2020, that’s what it makes me think of! Now this quilt top is hanging with my other flimsies. Press. The heart quilt block should measure 6 1/2" x 6 1/2.". Try two dark colors that are similar in color value. Instructions on Quilting - Quilting Scrapbook. It reminds me of those round abouts you see in some towns, so I was thinking Round About 2020!? To make scrap quilts, use the yardage suggestions as a guide, but pay more attention to the number of patches required if you're drawing from a fabric stash. That was it – no more until recently. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. What we do, or don’t do, affects others in the economy, morals, etc–just all of society in all ways. This Heart Glow Mug Rug is designed by 2Strings. On first glance I saw wrenches – all connected in lovely colors. Flip the cream triangle right-side-up and press. Sew a square to the right upper side of the rectangle, taking care to position the marked line as shown. I got the quilt cut, pieced the donut blocks, and clipped all the section parts together. Below are all the 6" blocks from our Free Quilt Block Patterns Library.