GnomeAngel Blog
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My name is Angie and I started GnomeAngel.com in 2008 and while the topics that I've covered have been in constant evolution the one thing that hasn't changed is my passion for sharing, inspiring and creating quilts. I love writing about the things that are captivating me, intriguing me and just causing me to run around the house like a lunatic. My mission is to inspire people to follow their..
GnomeAngel Blog
1M ago
Wedding Ring is a great patchwork block that offers a lot of wow with all those lovely points. Make it with a two-colour palette or go wild and make it a scrappy masterpiece. The choice is yours and each one will be completely different based on your fabrics.
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FROM MARTI MICHELL TEMPLATE METHOD
I love and adore the From Marti Michelle Perfect Patchwork Template Sets. They reduce waste, increase accuracy and make fussy cutting a breeze. All my tutorials and sewing is done using ..read more
GnomeAngel Blog
1M ago
Hashtag is a great patchwork block that has big pieces in it great for showing off your favourite prints. Make it with a two-colour palette or go wild and make it a scrappy masterpiece. The choice is yours and each one will be completely different based on your fabrics.
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Make this Free Quilt Pattern Quicker & Easier:
FROM MARTI MICHELL TEMPLATE METHOD
I love and adore the From Marti Michelle Perfect Patchwork Template Sets. They reduce waste, increase accuracy and make fussy cutting a breeze. All my tutorials and sewing is d ..read more
GnomeAngel Blog
1M ago
Split Aztec is a great patchwork block that makes you stop and think. It’s a super fast block to make and delivers a fun secondary pattern within the quilt pattern. You can total customise this block by simply having fun with alternating fabrics.
Watch the Video for Making Beginner Friendly Split Aztec Patchwork Block:
I’ve made a video that will show you the steps for making this beginner friendly patchwork Split Aztec block. It’s such a super simple and fast block to make, you could make enough for a quilt top in a day!
If you prefer to work from static images then I’ve got you covered. I ..read more
GnomeAngel Blog
1M ago
The Tulip Paw is a great patchwork block that comes alive in the repeat within this free quilt pattern. It’s perfect for all the scraps you have on hand and has the added bonus of being a fast block to make. You can total customise this block by simply having fun with alternating fabrics. High each block individually or use a coordinating palette to make the large repeat sing.
Watch the Video for Making Beginner Friendly Tulip Paw Patchwork Block:
I’ve made a video that will show you the steps for making this beginner friendly patchwork Tulip Paw block. It’s such a super simple and fast bloc ..read more
GnomeAngel Blog
2M ago
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Watch the Video for Making Beginner Friendly Split Ohio Star Patchwork Block:
I’ve made a video that will show you the steps for making this beginner friendly patchwork Split Ohio Star block. It’s such a super simple and fast block to make, you could make enough for a quilt top in a day!
If you prefer to work from static images then I’ve got you covered. I’ve put together all the steps for making the Split Ohio patchwork block below.
Tutorial Steps for Making Beginner Friendly Split Churndash Patchwork Block:
FROM MARTI MICHELL TEMPLATE METHOD
I love and adore the From Mart ..read more
GnomeAngel Blog
3M ago
I’m loving making these free quilt block patterns and this week is one I’m particularly crushing on. I’m loving the split block and the secondary pattern that it makes in the quilt top. It looks tricky, but it’s super simple – let me show you how simple! Let’s make a Split Churndash together!
Watch the Video for Making Beginner Friendly Split Churndash Patchwork Block:
I’ve made a video that will show you the steps for making this beginner friendly patchwork Split Churndash block. It’s such a super simple and fast block to make, you could make enough for a quilt top in a day!
If you prefer t ..read more
GnomeAngel Blog
4M ago
I love teaching beginner patchwork and this Hourglass glass block is one of the foundational units for traditional patchwork and quilting. This method uses a trim to size process which will make 2 quarter square triangles (or Hourglass) at a time. Conquer this block and you’re well on your way to making some of the most famous patchwork blocks available.
QUILTERS DEFINITIONS HOURGLASS vs QST
There’s lots of terms in patchwork and quilting that mean the same thing or are used to describe the same thing. But don’t worry, I’ve compiled a comprehensive list of terms, definitions and acronyms to ..read more
GnomeAngel Blog
4M ago
I hope you love this free quilt pattern and tutorial for the patchwork block, Betty’s Delight. Betty’s Delight is a great block for beginner’s to make. It’s essentially a 9 Patch Block, which means it’s perfect for nesting seams and chain piecing. The scale of this version of Betty’s Delight is great for making a fast quilt with great visual impact.
This block has been made with Jill Howarth’s “Down the Rabbit Hole” print [CLICK HERE to purchase] and Tula Pink’s Linework Mineral print.
Watch the Video for Making Beginner Friendly Betty’s Delight Patchwork Block:
I’ve made a video that will s ..read more
GnomeAngel Blog
4M ago
I hope you love this free quilt pattern and tutorial for the patchwork block, Bento Box. Bento Box is one of my favourite beginner friendly patchwork blocks to make because it delivers great visual impact and can be made with as little as 2 fabrics. I’m currently crushing on a colour combination that I saw on The Great British Bake Off and so I had fun hitting my fabric stash to see if I could capture that same vibrancy.
COLOUR INSPIRATION Prue from Great British Bake Off
I love Prue’s fashion sense at the best of times, but for some reason this combination of yellow, pink and black + white ..read more
GnomeAngel Blog
5M ago
Like any creative endeavour, quilting and patchwork comes with its own definitions, terms and meanings. It can all be a bit overwhelming for a beginner. To help you make sure you’re using the right terms, understand their meanings and known the definitions I’ve pulled together a complete list of quilting definitions, terms and meanings.
A – Quilting Definitions, Terms & Meanings
Acrylic Ruler
A ruler of thick, clear plastic used to make straight cuts with a rotary cutter. Available in a variety of sizes and shapes.
Acrylic template
Thick, durable plastic pattern used to trace ..read more