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Follow The following quilting patterns are from external sources and are not created by me. I have provided the links to the original designers who have kindly offered their patterns for free. Please direct any inquiries about the quilting techniques to the respective designers.

Loop the Loop Quilt Block - Tutorial

Loop the Loop Quilt Block - Tutorial
The Photo by © Fabric406

In this tutorial, you learn how to make a Loop the Loop quilt block, a traditional design that reminds me of the daring pilots who performed aerial stunts in the past. This block is easy to make and has a lot of movement and charm. However, after finishing it, I realized that there is another way to construct it that might be more efficient and accurate. Stay tuned for an update on that soon!

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Tricks for Disappearing Blocks

Tricks for Disappearing Blocks
The Photo by © Eileen Fowler

If you love making Four-Patches, Nine-Patches, and Pinwheels, you'll be amazed by how we can make them vanish! Quilts with disappearing blocks are fascinating — and super fun! But how do they work and how do you make them? A disappearing block starts with a simple block. By slicing it into pieces and rearranging them, you can magically create a new look for the block. Join us as we show you the clever tricks to transform your blocks!

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Download Autumn at the White House Block Quilt

Download Autumn at the White House Block Quilt
The Photo by ©  Eleanor Burns

This block is a vintage pattern that celebrates the fall season and the history of the White House. It was inspired by Eleanor Burns' book Tales of First Ladies, which features stories and quilts from different presidential eras. The block was originally named by Mabel Obenchain of Famous Features, a mail-order source of quilt patterns that started in the 1940s. It was also called White House by Nancy Cabot in 1937, when Eleanor Roosevelt was the first lady.

Fabric Selection: Choose four color families for this block: one for the corner squares, one for the triangle squares, one for the nine-patches, and one for the background. You can use scraps or coordinated fabrics to create contrast and harmony in your block.

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