Youngish Quilters 2020 Sew-along – Making the flying geese block

Hello again! The weeks are really flying and by now you should have accumulated a stack of amazing quilt blocks. I keep laying mine out on the floor to see what they look like together. I have to say, I’m really loving the way it looks right now and it’s been lovely seeing everyone’s blocks …

Youngish Quilter 2020 Sew-along – Making the Log Cabin Block

It's that time of the week again! We're excited to share some of the log cabin blocks you've been making over the weekend.  (Sarah I here!) Personally, I really enjoyed this block, there is something very therapeutic about the log cabin, gradually adding each layer to complete the finished block. It did take a long …

Youngish Quilter 2020 Sew-along – Making the Windmill and bonus block

Hello! We hope you have enjoyed the lovely sunny Bank Holiday weekend and made the most of the sudden drop of temperature to join our sew-along. This week we made not just one, but two blocks! Properly like magic. How have you been getting on with the stash that you chose for this project? I've …

YOUNGISH QUILTER 2020 SEW-ALONG – BLOCKS 5 AND 6 – WINDMILL AND A BONUS BLOCK

So this week is extra special as you get two blocks for the price of one! We’re going to make a Windmill block (below) – and a block with the layout of your choice as well. So when you’ve completed this tutorial you’ll have six of your sampler quilt blocks made – halfway!! Over the …

Youngish Quilter 2020 Sew-along – Block 4 – Ohio Star

Hi there! I hope you are enjoying our block of the week so far, I know I am. I’m Rachel and I am going to talk you through the next block in the project: the Ohio Star. The Ohio Star is probably one of my most favourite blocks to make. It’s a nine-patch block using …

Youngish Quilter 2020 Sew-along – Making the Churndash

Hello fellow quilters! I hope you are staying well and calm during the lockdown. Sewing is certainly helping me focus my mind and I look forward to making my block each week. This week we're exploring the Churndash. I hope you're enjoying making this block as much as me! I was pleased to read in …

Youngish Quilter 2020 Sew-along – Block 3 – Churndash

Hello, Laura here today for your free tutorial. It's Friday and that means it's time to learn another new block in our Youngish Quilters Sew-along. This week our block is the Churndash - named for the old-fashioned butter churn and stick ('dash') used to turn the butter with. It's got lots of other lovely names, …

Youngish Quilter 2020 Sew-Along – Making the Friendship Star

Hi everyone! So we are already on our second block of the week and I for one am really enjoying the challenge so far. The friendship star is one of my favourite blocks so I couldn’t wait to get started. I kept to my cheery springtime theme and selected a bold yellow fabric and flower …

Youngish Quilter 2020 Sew-along – Block 1 – Beggar’s Block

Happy Friday! Do you have some fabrics picked out for our Sew-along? We’re all very excited here at Youngish Quilters as it’s time for the first block. We’re starting with Beggar’s Block. Like many traditional blocks (this one has been around for more than a century) it has other names - it is also known …