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Learn how to turn an orphan quilt block into a fun and useful corner bookmark—one of those quick projects that feels good to finish.

This is a simple, scrap-friendly sew that works for any level of quilter and doesn’t require special tools or a big time commitment.

If you’ve got a leftover block sitting in a pile (or a test block you didn’t quite love), this is a great way to give it a purpose without overthinking it.

Corner Bookmark from an Orphan Quilt Block (Yes, Really)

This little corner bookmark is one of my favorite ...

This block has all the cozy, crisp-vibes I love when fall rolls around. Whether it’s the changing leaves or just the excuse to pull out rich, warm fabrics from your stash, the Delectable Mountains quilt block is one of those classics that never gets old.

In this version, I played with earthy tones and subtle contrast to give it a fresh seasonal feel—perfect for a fall-themed quilt or a simple table runner.

If you’ve never sewn this block before, don’t worry—it looks fancy but it’s actually pretty simple to piece together.

You’ll just ...

Ready for a quick and satisfying quilt block that brings the wow without the fuss? Let me introduce you to the Chevron quilt block. This one’s a crowd-pleaser—super beginner-friendly, layer cake or scrap stash-approved, and easy to sew up when you’re in the mood for something that looks fancy but isn’t fussy.

This block is built using half-square triangles (HSTs), which means you’ll get crisp points and that classic zigzag vibe with just a few simple steps. Whether you’re whipping up a few blocks for a modern quilt layout or going all in for ...

Let’s make something super cute today – the Sewing Machine Die from AccuQuilt. This die features a few knobs, buttons, thread and place for your sewing machine.

I used mine on a cute project (coming soon), but really- this applique can be put on any project you’d like.

In the past, I’ve used a die like this on a baby quilt. You can see the kitty quilt here.

I kept things simple with this applique project – I used fusible and I did raw edge applique to secure it to the background fabric. I’ll show more of that ...

 There are only 2 quilt blocks to this quilt and 
what makes it look like many more is the fabric.  Machine pieced and I hand quilted with large stitches. You will need a total of 20 quilt blocks to make this quilt as shown. I didn't over think fabric, if it was a paisley, it was in and if it was a plaid, it was in, everything was from my closet. not thinking about ANY placement. Cut square and let the piecing go as it may ! Finished block size 6" x 6"  Here is how I sew squares.

Here is a fun quilt block to make, my Nine Patch Star Triangle. Going a bit smaller today, a five inch by five inch quilt block.   This is a really fun block to piece and the colors can match or use scraps. How to make Triangles Quilt block has a finished size of five by five inches. Change the "1" on cutting instructions to a "2" and you will have a ten by ten inches.

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If you subscribe to my newsletter you are getting free quilt block patterns for a sampler quilt. They are all 12-inch blocks and come with instructions for speedy construction. I have designed 5 exclusive blocks already and here they are.

This is block 1. I decided to make them all this weekend using the fat quarters I have from the Gretel collection (by Riley Blake Designs) that I am using on another project – you know, the one with the star quilt blocks my friends Deb, Lisa, and I are slowly making. Since I have two fat quarter bundles, I think ...