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Quilt Block Origins

Nathan Bang

Learning Something Every Day

2025-07-07
By: MPS Admin
On: July 7, 2025
In: Articles

Submitted by Dianne McD. Krista Moser recently shared a fun and informative blog post about the history behind some of the traditional quilt blocks we all know and love. She covered quite a few familiar favorites, but I especially enjoyed learning more about the origins of the Log Cabin block—such a classic with a surprising backstory! If you’re curious, I think you’ll really enjoy it too. Just click the button below to check out the article! This inspired me to look into a block that I really like, the Dresden Plate.  Did you know that the block, which became popular in the 1920’s and 1930’s,Read More →

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