2025 Quilt Block of the Month

Part 1: Master precise spiderweb quilt block construction using our template-free marking method that creates perfect 10.5" blocks scalable to any size. Learn quarter-inch seam allowance techniques, diagonal line accuracy with quilting rulers, and foundation piecing setup that transforms one marked square into eight wedges ready for scrappy strip piecing—no templates required, just strategic planning for stunning geometric results.

Part 2: Create dramatic spiderweb quilt blocks through strip piecing and strategic assembly, with tutorials for three layout variations including classic centered webs and flowing "river" arrangements. Discover bulk management techniques for perfect center seams, quarter-block squaring methods for precise alignment, and scrappy improv strategies that blend controlled piecing with wonky aesthetics for blocks that are technically sound yet beautifully organic.

Learn slash-and-insert improv quilting with this liberating Pick Up Sticks block tutorial featuring minimal rules and maximum creative freedom. Starting with an 11.5" square, you'll master strategic layering techniques that build visual depth through overlapping strips, discover spacing guidelines for balanced composition, and create scrappy improv blocks with perfect background openings. ideal for using fabric scraps while developing improvisational piecing confidence.

Part 1: Transform solid fabric into stunning fractured quilt blocks through cut-flip-sew techniques that create mesmerizing linear patterns. Master the five-cut foundation strategy, learn when to add more fractures versus start assembly, and discover auditioning methods for piece placement—all while understanding how fabric size affects fracturing intensity and why hand-dyed solids showcase fracture lines best.

Part 2: Complete fractured block construction with border building, the game-changing fracture-and-flip technique, and final composition strategies for box-within-box layouts. Learn last-minute adjustments that elevate designs, squaring techniques that preserve fractured integrity, and dimensional pressing methods for 10.5" finished blocks—plus discover how fracture "waste" pieces become future project treasures.

Create meaningful Pride heart blocks using stack-and-bridge construction and Progress Pride flag colors adapted to any palette. Learn straightforward color alternation techniques building from center squares, work with full-size heart templates for accurate cutting, and master framing methods for 10.5" finished blocks combining technical precision with personal expression for blocks celebrating identity and love.

Part 1: Master no-sew fusible appliqué circles using Wonder Under or Misty Fuse on hand-dyed fabrics requiring no edge stitching. Learn efficient fusible application to scraps, pattern weight techniques for perfect circles, and why dense fabrics like Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabric stay fray-free, creating instant iron-on bubble appliqués that double as beautiful mending patches.

Part 2: Create dimensional 3D bubble appliqués using the counterintuitive fusible-backed circle technique with perfect turned edges. Master smooth curve sewing with strategic fabric margins, learn X-cut turning methods for professional results, and discover layering strategies combining flat and 3D bubbles. Achieve tactile dimensional texture that transforms simple circles into stunning sculptural elements on quilt blocks.

Create geometric four-patch blocks featuring spinning blade illusions through template-based construction and strategic color placement. Learn sub-block assembly from simple rectangles and squares, master seam-spinning techniques for bulk reduction, and understand contrast strategies that make blade elements pop visually. Create impressive optical movement from straightforward piecing that squares to 10.5" finished.

Master Y-seam and inset seam techniques with continuous herringbone blocks featuring seamless color flow without sashing. Learn the quarter-inch stopping point method that creates perfect pivot points, discover column orientation for proper alignment (low-to-low matching), and practice the flip-pin-sew rhythm that makes Y-seams approachable. BNONUS: strategic pressing techniques for flat nested seams and professional finishing on technical blocks.

Bridge freeform and planned construction with intentional curved piecing using the stack-cut-flip method for perfectly matching curves. Master nested seam allowance calculations for middle pieces requiring double seams (half-inch total offset), learn the double-line marking system preserving intended proportions, and discover curve-sewing mindset shifts, feeding opposing curves together while machine slowly moves, creating organic flow with repeatable beauty and controlled results.

Create improv stack-and-bridge blocks with intentional composition using our "preview your cut" technique for controlled wonkiness. Learn to position rulers for quarter-inch accuracy before cutting, make bold placement decisions (dramatic offset versus centered), and master color continuity across reverberating strips. Develop improv skills that balance creative freedom with purposeful design while embracing beautiful imperfection philosophy.

Create complex woven patterns without sewing using fusible-backed fabric strips, wavy cutting techniques, and traditional over-under weaving methods. Master the overlap-then-cut technique ensuring perfect wave alignment, work with parchment paper for shift-free assembly, and learn strategic pressing for permanent fusion. Create intricate woven effects with forgiving construction that allows dramatic curves without easing or puckering challenges.

Achieve 100-square precision without individual seams using revolutionary grid-piecing with fusible backing and row-folding techniques. Learn strategic square arrangement on gridded fusible, master row-sewing instead of piece-by-piece construction, and discover clipping methods creating twirled seams with even bulk distribution; reducing traditional 100+ seams to just 20 while maintaining crisp intersections and perfect corners for pixelated designs, ombre effects, and detailed patterns.

Master mixed-media quilt block construction combining strip piecing, intentional fabric tearing, and collage assembly for cityscape night scenes. Learn vertical window piecing followed by floor insertion through cut-and-rearrange techniques, create atmospheric torn-edge sky layers, and choose finishing methods (gluing, fusing, or appliqué). Embrace artistic freedom through improv composition, raw-edge techniques, and wonky architecture celebrating memory and harmonious imperfection.