American Quilting Traditions: 11 Free Quilt Designs, Quilt Blocks, and More Americana

Honor the U.S.A. with American quilting traditions from this FREE eBook! Celebrate the rich history of American quilting with some free quilt designs that are sure to challenge and inspire you.

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Shoofly Quilt Block Tutorial

By: Natalia Bonner from pieceandquilt.com

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It's not flies you'll be shooing away from this free quilting pattern, but jealous spectators! The Shoofly Quilt Block Tutorial is a cute and unique block, and once you have mastered it, you will want to make it over and over again. Use this free, easy, step-by-step tutorial to combine half square triangles and patchwork to make a fresh and lovely, yet traditional quilt block. Just like the quilts your grandmother used to make, this particular block evokes a sense of nostalgia and comfort that will envelope you every time you wrap up in the finished quilts you have made with this pattern.

Project Type: Make a Project

Quilt Size: 12 inches wide x 12 inches long

Time to complete: In an evening

Primary Technique: Pieced

Difficulty Level: Beginner

Click here for the Quilt Pattern