Scrappy Wonky Quilt Blocks - The Blocks
Master 12 Signature Blocks from the Bestselling Book Through Step-by-Step Video Instruction
Transform your quilting with the complete video workshop series for Scrappy Wonky Quilt Block Extravaganza. We guide you through every block in the book with detailed demonstrations, insider tips, and the encouraging philosophy that made scrappy wonky quilting a movement: there's no wrong way, imperfection is the goal, and if you own fabric, you're qualified to work with it.
This comprehensive course breaks down all 12 blocks featured in the book, from foundational techniques like Good Neighbors and Love Shack to show-stopping designs like Scrappy Wonky Rose and Oh My Stars. Each block receives dedicated video instruction covering construction methods, strategic decision-making, common pitfalls, and finishing techniques that give your wonky piecing professional polish.
What makes this course different: You're not just learning to copy blocks, you're learning the thinking behind scrappy wonky construction. We explain why certain techniques work, when to break rules deliberately, how to recognize when wonky becomes sloppy, and what finishing touches transform organic piecing into compelling design. Every segment includes real-time problem-solving, salvage strategies for pieces that drift off-plan, and permission to embrace the unexpected results that make scrappy wonky quilting so addictive.
Course structure: 15 video segments including introduction plus 12 dedicated block tutorials (Good Neighbors and Entwined are presented as two-part segment due to complexity). Watch at your own pace, revisit techniques as needed, and build confidence through repetition. All segments reference Scrappy Wonky Quilt Block Extravaganza for additional context, variations, and project inspiration—book ownership recommended but not required for course access.
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Good Neighbors Part 1
Learn Good Neighbors block construction through random strip piecing. Master single-direction pressing (preventing distortion), assess strip width organically, and learn to save all trim-offs for future scrappy wonky projects.
Learn Good Neighbors block construction through random strip piecing. Master single-direction pressing (preventing distortion), assess strip width organically, and learn to save all trim-offs for future scrappy wonky projects.
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Good Neighbors Part 2
In section two we cover Good Neighbors assembly. Rotating components for alternating strip directions, pressing seams outward from center for stability, creating square versus spun variations through strategic trimming, and finishing with precise squaring enabling clean joins in scrappy wonky quilts.
In section two we cover Good Neighbors assembly. Rotating components for alternating strip directions, pressing seams outward from center for stability, creating square versus spun variations through strategic trimming, and finishing with precise squaring enabling clean joins in scrappy wonky quilts.
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The All Seeing Eye
Master All Seeing Eye block construction by assembling pinwheel iris with alternating seam pressing, create high contrast between scrappy sections and solid backgrounds, combine template precision with scrappy wonky improv freedom.
Master All Seeing Eye block construction by assembling pinwheel iris with alternating seam pressing, create high contrast between scrappy sections and solid backgrounds, combine template precision with scrappy wonky improv freedom.
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Love Shack
Master Love Shack , aka wonky log cabin using spiral stack and bridge technique. Audition fabric placement and learn to press seams away from center. Embrace scrappy wonky freedom.
Master Love Shack , aka wonky log cabin using spiral stack and bridge technique. Audition fabric placement and learn to press seams away from center. Embrace scrappy wonky freedom.
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Stepin' Up
Master Steppin' Up pyramid block. Maintain symmetry with equal strips, audition colors freely, manage outer-edge seam allowances for scrappy wonky success.
Master Steppin' Up pyramid block. Maintain symmetry with equal strips, audition colors freely, manage outer-edge seam allowances for scrappy wonky success.
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Down On the Corner
Master Down on the Corner stack-and-bridgequilt block. Create a woven pattern through controlled stacking, monitor wonk with template checks, adjust gradually toward square, ensure outer strips survive seam allowances, balance wonky freedom with practical constraints.
Master Down on the Corner stack-and-bridgequilt block. Create a woven pattern through controlled stacking, monitor wonk with template checks, adjust gradually toward square, ensure outer strips survive seam allowances, balance wonky freedom with practical constraints.
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Entwined Part 1
Master Entwined braided quilt block. Start from central triangle adn use simple stack and bridge strips crossing previous ends plus opposite sides. Entwined builds fast adaptable blocks for quilts, panels, or combo designs.
Master Entwined braided quilt block. Start from central triangle adn use simple stack and bridge strips crossing previous ends plus opposite sides. Entwined builds fast adaptable blocks for quilts, panels, or combo designs.
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Entwined Part 2
Master Entwined finishing. Included: how to batch-trim strips efficiently, use long rulers for extended panels, marking baselines for drift monitoring, managing final-strip widths preventing ears, embracing trim-off reveal creating starter pieces.
Master Entwined finishing. Included: how to batch-trim strips efficiently, use long rulers for extended panels, marking baselines for drift monitoring, managing final-strip widths preventing ears, embracing trim-off reveal creating starter pieces.
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Fly Away Home
Master the Fly Away Home quilt block using stack and bridge from corner plus diagonal capping. Manage organic drift preventing off-center flight, ensure bird sizing survives seam allowances, embrace flexible finishing with reusable triangle trim-offs.
Master the Fly Away Home quilt block using stack and bridge from corner plus diagonal capping. Manage organic drift preventing off-center flight, ensure bird sizing survives seam allowances, embrace flexible finishing with reusable triangle trim-offs.
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Drunken Pineapple
Meet the Drunken Pineapple block. We’ll cover how to eyeball center sizing, create from half-square triangles with centered points, optional alternate light-dark cap-and-bridge rounds, and finish on-point to preserve that diamond energy. This is a showoff block you’l want to master!
Meet the Drunken Pineapple block. We’ll cover how to eyeball center sizing, create from half-square triangles with centered points, optional alternate light-dark cap-and-bridge rounds, and finish on-point to preserve that diamond energy. This is a showoff block you’l want to master!
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Scrappy Wonky Rose
Master Scrappy Wonky Rose. Improv five-sided center, stack-bridge radiating petals in consistent spiral direction, control fan angles showing all layers, with tonal color variations creating botanical realism.
Master Scrappy Wonky Rose. Improv five-sided center, stack-bridge radiating petals in consistent spiral direction, control fan angles showing all layers, with tonal color variations creating botanical realism.
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Don Quixote
Master Don Quixote stack-slash windmill. Calculate four-patch component sizing with slash buffer, stack-cut diagonal creating balanced wedges, reassemble with narrow points center, nest opposing seam allowances, and pin strategically for precision matched intersection.
Master Don Quixote stack-slash windmill. Calculate four-patch component sizing with slash buffer, stack-cut diagonal creating balanced wedges, reassemble with narrow points center, nest opposing seam allowances, and pin strategically for precision matched intersection.
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What You'll Learn
Build ConfidenceWe break things down into simple, manageable parts so you never feel overwhelmed. As you progress, you’ll develop both skill and self-assurance, one step at a time.
Learn New ApproachesThrough thoughtful examples and guided exploration, you'll learn to approach obstacles with fresh eyes. This course is about unlocking flexibility, not following formulas.
Gain Practical ToolsEach lesson is designed to equip you with useful strategies you can immediately put into action. It’s about learning with purpose and seeing real results.