Traditional Blocks Made Simple

Class Preview

Get piecing in no time with Anita Grossman Solomon’s innovative techniques for cutting and assembling four classic quilt blocks.

Introduction

Meet Anita and learn about her quilting innovations. You’ll also get an introduction to the Craftsy platform.

Anita’s Arrowhead

Anita has made the arrowhead block her own. Examine her Liberty Arrowhead Quilt before exploring alternative arrowhead designs and preparing to make your own.

Preparing the Arrowhead Pieces

Creative cutting and sewing makes this block practically piece itself. Anita will guide you step by step through her streamlined process.

Block Construction and Options

Learn to put the block together by sewing in sections, then press your block and add interfacing with Anita’s assistance every step of the way.

Visualizing the Fabric

Learn the art to arranging the blocks using the visualizer. Anita will also talk you through using lights and darks.

Introducing the Pineapple Block

Triangles and trapezoids fan out from a central square to form Anita’s famous pineapples. You’ll learn the quilt-as-you-go method for creating pineapples of your own.

Cutting the Pineapple Block

Anita will show you how to cut all the pieces using a simple paper diagram. You’ll be amazed at her efficient use of fabric!

Pineapple Block Construction

Put your pineapple blocks together. Learn to true up the blocks and the joy of offsetting the blocks with Anita’s detailed instruction.

Two Additional Blocks

Learn two more blocks: Anita’s Square-on-Point block and Unbiased block.