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Open Wide Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Open Wide Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing up the Open Wide block. A quick half-square triangle unit and simple piecing make up this fun block. Follow along as I continue designing and sharing a new block pattern each

Amy November 9, 2020November 15, 2020 Modern Quilt Block Series No Comments Read more

Shift Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Shift Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing up the Shift block. Using color to create movement in this block, adds a variety of layout options. Follow along as I continue designing and sharing a new block pattern each

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Accessible Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Accessible Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing up the Accessible block. The open center of this block creates a variety of lay out options. Follow along as I continue designing and sharing a new block pattern each week!

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Waltz Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Waltz Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing up the Waltz block.  Which happens to be the 40th block in the series, be sure to stop by my shop to download the free pattern. And check out the celebration

Amy October 19, 2020October 25, 2020 Modern Quilt Block Series 1 Comment Read more

Positive Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Positive Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing up the Positive block. Adding positive energy to our sewing is never a bad idea, especially right now. Follow along as I continue designing and sharing a new block pattern each

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Tip Top Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Tip Top Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing up the Tip Top block. Oversized half-square triangle units create this striking block. Follow along as I continue designing and sharing a new block pattern each week! Tip Top Don’t worry

Amy October 5, 2020October 11, 2020 Modern Quilt Block Series No Comments Read more

Tile Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Tile Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing up the Tile block. Keeping the block square as you sew is the biggest challenge when working on this block design. Follow along as I continue designing and sharing a new

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Focus Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Focus Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing Focus – combining special prints in this geometric block yields some fun results! Let’s take a closer look – and start sewing. Focus While selecting fabric for this block, I pulled

Amy September 21, 2020September 22, 2020 Modern Quilt Block Series No Comments Read more

Rule of Thirds Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Rule of Thirds Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing Rule of Thirds – with diagonal movement and simple piecing this block is a winner! This block would be great for all your low volume fabrics that you like in larger pieces.

Amy September 14, 2020September 20, 2020 Modern Quilt Block Series No Comments Read more

Activation Block: Modern Quilt Block Series

Activation Block by Amy Ellis for Modern Quilt Block Series

This week in the Modern Quilt Block Series we are sewing Activation – with a bold red fabric in the center of my block, I’m ready to start all kinds of projects! Activation Using two different prints to highlight the shapes makes

Amy September 7, 2020September 13, 2020 Modern Quilt Block Series No Comments Read more
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