LeMoyne Star is a beautiful quilt block that can be used in many striking quilt designs. Traditionally it is done with diamonds and y-seams which can be intimidating, but there is an optional method that uses half-square triangles which is easier for beginners.

The Pinwheel is a beloved traditional quilt block. It is a great way to learn and practice half-square triangles and can be used in a lot of different ways.

Sawtooth Star is an easy eight-pointed star made with squares and flying geese. This is a great block to show off special fabric collections.

Courthouse Steps quilt block is a close cousin to the log cabin block. Both blocks are made with a centre square and surrounding bars, but with a different orientation.

Log Cabin is a quilt block that has been popular for over a century and is still loved today. It is versatile enough to be used in modern quilts as well as traditional.