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How many names can ONE QUILT BLOCK have? | Friendly Sampler Block 4, Churn dash with Beth Shibley

How many names can ONE QUILT BLOCK have? | Friendly Sampler Block 4, Churn dash with Beth Shibley

How many names can ONE quilt block have?? Beth Shibley will share her block number 4, the Churn Dash, in her Friendly Sampler quilt along. This easy block is 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" UNfinished.

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Beth Shibley

Beth Shibley loves to create and share her adventures in quilting. Simple patterns and practical gifts are what she loves most.

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How many names can ONE quilt block have?? Beth Shibley will share her block number 4, the Churn Dash, in her Friendly Sampler quilt along. This easy block is 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" UNfinished.

How long is the tutorial video?

The tutorial video is 00:09:15.

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Yes. The tutorial page includes the supplies and materials connected to this project.

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Yes. A written transcript is available on the tutorial page.

Video Transcript

The churn dash quilt block is a traditional quilt block that has been used for many years in quilting. Its history can be traced back to the early 19th century, where it was a popular design used in quilts made by women in America. The churn dash block is also known as the "hole in the barn door" or "monkey wrench" block, due to its unique shape.

The churn dash block is a nine patch, made up of half-square triangles and rectangles sewn together into squares. Those blocks are arranged around a center square of background fabric. The block gets its name from the shape of the smaller blocks, which resemble the motion of a churn or butter dash.

The churn dash block has been a popular design in quilting for many years, and variations of the design can be seen in quilts from different cultures around the world. It is a versatile design that can be adapted to different styles and colors, making it a favorite among quilters.

But wait - we said there were tons of names right? Churn Dash is also known as:

Old Mill Design
Hens and Chickens
Double T
Shoo Fly
Sherman's March
Love Knot
Puss in the Corner
Lincoln's Platform
Indian Hammer
Quail's Nest
Broken Plate
Joan's Doll Quilt,
Fisherman's Reel
Picture Frame
Ludlow's Favorite
Dragon's Head

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