Utah Quilt Guild

  FRIENDSHIP QUILTS As a recap,  we have gone over several different units that go into making a block, to include flying geese, four and nine patch squares, half and quarter square triangles, etc. Those units are used to make blocks such as double four patch, bow tie, broken dishes, pinwheels, and churn dash. Also used as the base for stars, log cabins and other blocks. Other units that are used in popular blocks that we have not discussed are curves, fans and stars which will be covered in upcoming articles. We have units that go into blocks that go into quilts as shown in the above 1840’s signature quilt. Over the next few months, we will explore some of the oldest quilt patterns. Here is a list of 11 of the oldest quilt patterns: 1. Crazy Quilt – reviewed in February 2. Rose of Sharon - Whig Rose: an applique quilt that will be discussed later. 3. LeMoyne Star (8 pointed): will be addressed with star quilts. 4. Friendship Quilt: current article 5. Nine Patch (Four Patch): ...

This is a post written by Lorrie Ryther Hall.  Lorrie writes articles about quilting for the beeline and we decided to add them to the blog.  So, check back each month for more fun articles.     WELCOME 2025 - We're back for more fun and quilting inspirations! How's it going everyone? Are you back into your normal routine. At my guild meetings, there was the least amount of show and tell ever was displayed. Why? Well, most gave the things they made away during the holidays. Or, tired after the holidays. Hopefully you are finding inspiration to have some quilting fun. The other day I was asked, "What are you working on now?"  I have so many projects that I am working on and want to finish in the next few weeks. I have my list of priorities and have checked off one and half of two. I just love making that check mark - such satisfaction. Do you also feel the same way. Sometimes I just don't know where to begin, what block to use, and which project to work on. ...