How to Make an Aunt Dinah Quilt Block | A Shabby Fabrics Quilting Tutorial

Follow along with Jen in this quilting tutorial as she shows you how to create the classic Aunt Dinah Quilt Block! Be sure to check below for links to the free download, kit, and more.
* Please note: at 19:25 Jen says to lay the Cat's Cradle Tool along the seam she just "cut", she meant to say along the seam she just "sewed".
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WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS PROJECT
- Aunt Dinah Quilt Pattern: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Aunt-Di...
- Cat's Cradle Ruler: bit.ly/CatsCradleToolShabbyFab...
- Spinning Rotary Mat: bit.ly/SpinningMatShabbyFabrics
- 4 1/2" x 8 1/2" Ruler: bit.ly/CreativeGridsSmallRecta...
- Kai Scissors: bit.ly/KaiEmbroideryScissors
- Fine Pins: bit.ly/FinePatchworkPinsShabby...
- Magnetic Pin Caddy: bit.ly/MagneticPinCaddy
- FriXion Pens: bit.ly/FrixionPenShabbyFabrics
- TrueGrips Non-Slip Rings: bit.ly/TrueGripsShabbyFabrics
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[@terribishop5313]

New quilter I've never seen this block made before, I heard the name before. This was an excellent tutorial thank you.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're happy you enjoy this quilt block tutorial. Thanks for watching! 💖⁠❄️ -Michelle

[@MrsBobsMom]

Thanks for the video! Hourglass blocks are much easier to make using half square triangles though. No need to cut actual triangles!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're glad you enjoyed this tutorial! We do enjoy making Half Square Triangles too, this is just a different way to create this design. 💖 -Michelle

[@peggyspinelli3820]

Thank you Jen. You explain everything clearly & precisely & you don't rush through it. I now feel confident that I will be able to make this block!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We're so happy this tutorial inspires you! Thank you very much for watching. -Michelle

[@Coalgirl100]

Your video’s are “real”. You show how the block is actually put together. Thank you. So many time a pattern has no explanation on which way to press the seams. You always show it so clearly and often twice which I appreciate. Correctly ironed seams lets you achieve the correct size block.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback - we are happy to provide easy-to-follow tutorials to quilters of all levels :)

[@dinahcisco821]

Every quilt I make is an Aunt Dinah Quilt. 😉 Seriously though, thank you for the video. I didn't know there was an Aunt Dinah quilt block until now.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

How perfect for you, Dinah! We have a feeling this is going to be your new favorite block ;)

[@Gen1-Rev22]

I love the colors of the fabric and the pattern is lovely. Tfs Jennifer!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

So happy to hear you like this quilt! Thank you so much for watching!

[@margaridavelhinho1618]

Thank you. It´s beautiful. You are a very nice and very calm person. I like the way you explain things. Maybe I´ll try this project.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for this lovely feedback and for taking the time to watch our tutorial!!

[@sandyaxner7381]

Beautiful

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much!

[@ruthl359]

Jen, thanks for the tips on working with flannels and this semi-scrappy quilt is lovely. But I wish you had sewn the seams before you cut into the hourglass fabric squares and avoided some of the bias risks. (There is at least one specialty ruler available for the hourglass unit, should you be so inclined.) That Cats Cradle ruler is going to be difficult to pass on if I run across it on future shopping trips. BTW, Tammy is a real treasure and I've always learned something from her/your tool videos.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thank you so much for the feedback! We have found the precise pinning can really help prevent issues with bias! We totally agree - we learning something new from Tammy in every video as well!

[@cindymcfarland4686]

The cat's cradle ruler is the greatest! Works very well.

[@jayfpv9376]

Thank you, Jen. A lot of this is familiar to me as my ex-wife graduated from the Fashion Institute, Los Angeles (I.e. Project Runway TV show.) Very interesting.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

We love how lots of sewing skills can cross-over between crafting, quilting, and clothing design!!

[@saraboulard4730]

You can see around the whole square and then cut corner to corner and you won’t have to worry about pinning, wonky corners or loosing your tips into the feed dogs

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Thanks for sharing that tip! - Morgan

[@rhandidemars8164]

to avoid your fabric being drawn down into where the bobbin use a starter and an ender with your pieces. It really helps to avoid that happening.

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Yes! We love that technique! Thanks for sharing that tip with us :)

[@rhondaschellin8878]

Have you thought about sewing the quarter square triangle before you cut? It's MUCH easier!

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Great suggestion! We'll pass that along. ;) - Beth

[@godsspecialchild86]

Cool block /quilt! Btw, I didn't know a Singer could have a 'extended tray'. What kind of Singer is that? Thanks. ❤

[@ShabbyFabrics]

This is a Singer Professional machine :) So happy you like the block! Thanks for watching!

[@philcrandall59]

Sarah

[@gypsysmom7096]

Did you wash the flannel first?

[@ShabbyFabrics]

Pre-washing fabric is a personal preference! With these flannels, it isn't necessary because it is 100% cotton so it won't distort in the was. It will also not bleed when washed!

[@gypsysmom7096]

I was more concerned with shrinkage than bleeding.