Hello, swappers! In order to inspire your mini quilt creations, we’re rounding up our favorite tutorials on various quilting blocks, shapes, and styles. Click on through and see what inspiration YOU can find!
Mini Quilts: Block Inspiration
- Try out the reverse applique technique and incorporate some of your favorite shapes and patterns!
- Make perfect points with our Flying Geese tutorial.
- Don’t get cranky with your quilt – unless you’re making our Cranky 9-Patch block!
- The Dresden Plate is a classic block style that can be intimidating – but everything is easier when you only have to make a mini quilt, so give it a try! Still nervous? Kathy Doughty has teamed up with Creativebug and created this fun video class all about Dresden Plates.
- Since you don’t have to worry about regular washing and semi-raw edges, this mini quilt is a great time to use applique.
- Hide a surprise inside your quilt blocks with our 3 3-D block tutorial.
- The Log Cabin is a great block for using up scraps and incorporating fun prints.
- If your mini quilt will be composed of sections, now might be a good time to read up on sashing and borders.
And if you are still looking for more inspiration we have created a Mini Quilt Mania Pinterest board and are adding more ideas daily. Be sure to follow us there and pin along!
Do you have any ideas and inspiration for your mini swap quilt? Share with us in the comments below!
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