Foundation Quilt Block Patterns – Diverse and exciting quilt block designs can be a a great asset to your quilting projects. There are numerous styles to choose from, so you can choose one that fits your style and budget. We have everything you need including Buckeye beauties, sunbonnet suits and log home designs.
Sue Sunbonnet
Sunbonnet Sue quilt blocks are the most popular quilting themes. It is among the first quilting patterns to use applique.
Since the beginning of 1900 Sunbonnet-clad girls were featured in quilt designs. Ladies Art Patterns was one of the first companies to provide the Sunbonnet Sue applique design.
McCall’s selling the design up to the 1930s, due to the appeal and popularity of the figure. Around the turn of the century the song about Sunbonnet Sue was released. The debate continues on the reason for its release.
The Sunbonnet Sue Quilt was a huge hit during the Great Depression. Simple applique elements are used to make the block. Most of the quilting is completed by hand.
Some sources claim that Sunbonnet Sue’s quilt design was inspired by non-textile expressions of art. However the popularity of the figure soared during the Great Depression.
Beautiful Buckeye
Just recently, I got to speak to my grandmother born in 1896. She was extremely knowledgeable about quilting and was eager to impart some of her knowledge. She was a devoted collector of quilt scraps and also made her own quilts. A number of albums that had this material were mounted to the wall. This quilt is a beautiful illustration of the importance making use of leftover materials.
My grandmother was the first person who taught me about my mother’s work. This is because she was well-versed in all aspects of the sewing machine. My grandma was able to create the most beautiful quilts through a lot of trial and failure. Her mother, in-law, was not just skilled, but also the shrewdness that she could provide her with well-chosen textiles. However, she was not able to live with us for the remaining months. Despite her grief she was a dedicated quilter and proud grandmother.
The sun and shadow
The Sunshine and Shadow Quilt is a great example of how to create a modern design using traditional techniques and materials. The appealing colour scheme and quilted look is amazing in the best way possible. There are 80 blocks total this is a stunning effort. To begin, you’ll require a color card measuring 3 by 5 inches as well as a template of 4 inches. Once you’ve put together all of the elements, you are ready to move on.
This design is simple and easy to follow. You will be able to complete the top with the same fabrics as the pattern. The entire thing is secured by an acid-free sheet protector.
Log Home
The log cabin quilt block is an old pattern that is adaptable. It’s a great way to produce a contemporary quilt out of leftover fabric.
Traditional log cabin quilts are distinguished by the contrast between dark and light fabrics. The two shades can hold multiple symbolic meanings, such as the meanings of hospitality as well as home.
To make log cabin blocks from fabric strips, sew them continuously around a central square. They can be placed in a variety of ways to produce a variety of styles.
If you plan to build an log cabin block then you must be aware of the best way to cut cloth. The process is made easier by using the circular cutter. The strips must be cut in a straight line.
It is essential to trim your seams before you begin putting together your quilt. This can be accomplished using an appropriate ruler.
Feedsack
The feedsack quilt pattern was very popular in the 1930s. The feedsacks used by the farmers were made of cotton to store cornmeal (and beans) and bath salts (and flour), and seed. They were marketed by salespersons. Farmers could accompany their daughters to the market to let them to buy feed sacks.
In the 1930s and the 1940s, thousands upon thousands of bags for feeding were manufactured in a variety of designs. This was when manufacturers used artists to create the most stunning prints. They printed the cloth using them.
These designs were also used to make dolls, aprons, and other products. More than 18,000 prints are currently available.
Feedsacks are often used as a symbol of the destitution and depression of the 1930s in America. The invention of the lockstitch sewing machine made them more useful for use in everyday life.
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