Mini Patchwork Sampler Quilt Tutorial Series.

Mini Patchwork Quilt Tutorial Series.

There are so many great quilt blocks out there I’ve been itching to try. I just don’t like the idea of making the same block repeatedly for one quilt. So, why not a sampler quilt?

I’ve decided to make it different than your average sampler quilt. All the blocks will be mini versions of themselves, because I have so many itty bitty scraps to use up. Basically, I’ll make each 12” block a four-block block of itself. (If that makes sense!?)

Originally, I intended to do this slowly, one block at a time over many months and when I finished a block share it with you here on the blog. But I thought: why not show you how I made the block with a tutorial.
Yes, I’m planning a Mini Patchwork Sampler Quilt Tutorial Series.

I’m hoping to make 20 blocks, so with sashing and border, I can make at least a 6’ by 7’ quilt. So far I have about 13 in mind. (If you have any suggestions for interesting blocks, speak up!) Every week I’ll share a new mini patchwork block tutorial. (I’m hesitant to call it a “mini block” because they will be the traditional 12” block when finished.) So it should take five months total. Totally sounds reasonable, right?

The tutorial series is only for the blocks themselves, in the end you’ll have to have the knowledge and creativity to finish the quilt as desired—piecing the top together, quilting it, binding, etc.

This post will be home base, where I list all links to the blocks as they go live.

Blocks
Fence Rail Block
Spider Web Block
Chevron Block
String Block
Log Cabin Block
Dresden Plate Block
Flying Geese Block
Postage Stamp Block

30 Responses to “Mini Patchwork Sampler Quilt Tutorial Series.”


  1. 1 Jodi October 27, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this — I’ve actually been perusing many quilting sites trying to get my mojo going to use up scraps and fabric bits that I have on-hand. Obviously, I’m going to use your tutorial — it’s just what I want!

  2. 2 Rachel at Stitched in Color October 27, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    It’s a great idea, Liesl! I’m thinking these are going to be tricky at such a small size. Do tell us how much time they take you, k?

  3. 3 Genevieve October 27, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    How lovely! Can’t wait to see your blocks!

    As for some ideas… I love Log Cabin and string quilts. Ooh, you should do a dresden block or maybe wedding ring. So many choices!

  4. 4 VickiT October 30, 2011 at 12:43 am

    Oh this sounds like fun. I’ll be back to check more.

  5. 5 michelle @ craftydill October 30, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    what a great idea! and thanks so much sharing the tutorials… i know your finished quilt will be wonderful!!

  6. 6 nicola lynde October 30, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Thanks for sharing the tutorials. I bet it will be lovely, quilting is another thing on my never ending list of hobbies to take up!

  7. 7 Margie October 30, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    This sounds like fun. I think I’ll play along. Thanks for sharing.

  8. 8 Rhonda L Gillette January 3, 2012 at 11:32 am

    This looks really fun. I’m going to try to find some time to join in. I’ve signed up for your email newsletter so I don’t forget where your at. : )

  9. 9 Karen May 3, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    These are great, thanks! I can’t wait to use up some of my scraps. :)

  10. 10 sez July 22, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    i’m having so much fun doing these blocks, you are a legend!


  1. 1 Mini Patchwork Fence Rail Block Tutorial « Liesl Made Trackback on November 2, 2011 at 9:40 am
  2. 2 Mini Patchwork Spider Web Block Tutorial. « Liesl Made Trackback on November 10, 2011 at 9:51 am
  3. 3 Mini Patchwork Chevron Block Tutorial « Liesl Made Trackback on November 17, 2011 at 10:02 pm
  4. 4 Weekly Finds. « Liesl Made Trackback on November 19, 2011 at 3:40 pm
  5. 5 Mini Log Cabin Block Tutorial. « Liesl Made Trackback on December 2, 2011 at 1:14 am
  6. 6 Bunting. « Liesl Made Trackback on December 6, 2011 at 6:09 am
  7. 7 Dresden Plate Quilt Block Tutorial « Liesl Made Trackback on December 7, 2011 at 6:01 am
  8. 8 This and That. « Liesl Made Trackback on December 13, 2011 at 6:01 am
  9. 9 Flying Geese Block Tutorial. « Liesl Made Trackback on December 15, 2011 at 5:35 pm
  10. 10 Girl of Slender Means. « Liesl Made Trackback on December 21, 2011 at 4:34 pm
  11. 11 A Knitting Update. « Liesl Made Trackback on December 28, 2011 at 6:07 pm
  12. 12 Stripey Lonestar Quilt Block Tutorial « Liesl Made Trackback on January 3, 2012 at 7:55 am
  13. 13 New Shop! « Liesl Made Trackback on January 4, 2012 at 3:58 pm
  14. 14 Work in Progress « Mad About Patchwork Trackback on February 8, 2012 at 10:21 am
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  17. 17 Sampler quilt | Mad About Patchwork Trackback on May 5, 2012 at 8:37 am
  18. 18 This and That « Liesl Made Trackback on June 25, 2012 at 12:02 am
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