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Crown and Thorns Quilt Block Tutorial
With four sizes offered, this free Crown and Thorns quilt block pattern is brought to you by Generations Quilt Patterns. This is a traditional quilt block found in many historical quilts. It can also be called the Memory Wreath or Georgetown Circle quilt block. While it has many triangles, it is not a difficult one to sew together.
The block is suitable for a confident beginner and detailed instructions are provided. You will find a chart showing the fabric needed and cutting instructions for a 5″, 7 1/2″, 10″ and 15″ block. Tips are provided to get those perfect points. You will also find links to helpful tutorials, such as the best way to press a block, among others.
In addition, there are step-by-step photos provided. At the end of the article are a couple of different variations of the block too.
This is a really good and helpful tutorial for this pretty quilt block and you’ll be an expert in no time.
Click here to get the free tutorial: Crown and Thorns Quilt Block
[photo from Generations Quilt Patterns]












