Welcome to Unique Techniques for Quilters! 

                 Learn a new shortcut called the cut down method to make "Blocks"

    Every two months I add a new "Block" / New Quilt Block page using this "Block"  and a Free Project Page with directions to make a project using this "Block".    

       New free project pattern - a tote bag pattern using the Kansas Dugout blocks

                              Click here for the directions for the  Tote Bag     

     Every two months I add a new "Block" / New Quilt Block page using this "Block"  and a Free Project Page with directions to make a project using this "Block".    

     You can see hot pads / checkbook covers / bookmarks/ and more items made with this block on my online store www.patchworkbyrhonda.com 

                                This month's  "Block" is a Kansas Dugout

              Click here for the directions for the  Kansas Dugout Blocks

                                    Cut down method

       Hope you enjoy the journey as you learn the cut down method and be sure and check out the other "Blocks" and free projects.  

              New!!    Design Lessons!   New!!

      Take a look at the newest page - a new way of thinking about the way you design your quilt block!

       If you enjoy window shopping but don't want to make it yourself just look at all the stuff on my online store. I offer a lot of patchwork gift items that have small miniature patchwork quilts as the front of the gift item. Custom orders are always welcome. Hope you find time to look around!   Rhonda