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Centerpoint Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Centerpoint Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing up the Centerpoint block. Adding a few well placed rectangles changes things dramatically! Centerpoint Sewing up this block is straight-forward, and all straight seams. I should warm you that the 1″

Amy May 25, 2020June 28, 2020 Modern Quilt Block Series 1 Comment Read more

Ladder Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Ladder Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing up the Ladder block, changing proportions and creating new layout ideas is so fun with each new block. I hope you are enjoying all the blocks, and possibilities that come with

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Half Full Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Half Full Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are going to sew up not one, but two Half Full blocks! This is a SIMPLE quilt block, perfect for showing off your large scale prints. Especially the ones you couldn’t leave at the

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Floating Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Floating Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are going to sew up a block I called Floating. There’s a square that seems to be afloat in the center, and triangles to set it off. Floating Pull out your large scale

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Tipsy Triangles Quilt-Along: Finished Quilt

Tipsy Triangles Quilt-Along with Amy Ellis; A Finished Quilt!

A finished quilt always feels great, and the Tipsy Triangles quilt is no different! I had so much fun quilting this with a bright pink thread, that I think adds to the playfulness of the quilt. Tipsy Triangles Part of

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Cartwheel Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Cartwheel Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing up a unique block, called Cartwheel. The off-center spokes create some fun movement in the layout options. I hope you will click over and watch the video. Cartwheel This linear block

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Lopsided Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Lopsided Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing a great block with an odd name: Lopsided! You’ll see in the video that I just couldn’t come up with anything else to call it. But that doesn’t mean it’s any

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Quartet Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Quartet Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

The new block this week in the Modern Quilt Block Series is called Quartet! It’s a simple nine-patch with a couple of four-patch units in the block. Quartet This two color block has a lot of fun options when made in multiples,

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Tipsy Triangles Quilt-Along: Quilt Top Reveal

Tipsy Triangles Quilt-Along with Amy Ellis; Quilt Top Reveal!

I wasn’t entirely confident in meeting my own Tipsy Triangles deadline this week, but I made it! Keep scrolling to see my quilt top. Quilt Top Sewing up my quilt top happened in stages. I’ve been working on multiple projects,

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Swirl Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Swirl Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing a fun block called Swirl. This block includes more pieces than any of the previous blocks, BUT there are no angles to manage which makes it simple to sew. Swirl The

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Hi there! I’m Amy Ellis and I love to inspire new quilters on their creative journey! I’m an author and quilt designer with lots of sewing experience, and I want to share it with you. Check in here for weekly videos, and new patterns that won’t break the bank or take forever to make!

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