Are you ready to incorporate a bit of magic into your next quilt? The Illusion Quilt Video Tutorial will show you a quick and easy technique for creating a shadow box quilt block that magically jumps right off the quilt. Jenny Doan shows us how to make the quick and easy Illusion Block Quilt using […]
How many charm square packs do you have at home? I don’t collect charm squares, I don’t buy everything that is new or I like and still I have 4 charm packs! So if you don’t know how to use them, here is an idea: 3D pinwheels. You can make this design as scrappy as […]
Scrap Buster Free Quilt Block Tutorial Scrap Buster Quilt Block 12" 4 Blocks 60" x 84" Finished Instructions included Fabric Cutting Chart Click the Image Below To See Carol's Books DOWNLOAD FREE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE VIDEO DESCRIPTION ON YOUTUBE ACCUQUILT - CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Happy quilting! Carol
Today let's look at a second version of the Loop the Loop quilt block. A few days ago I did a tutorial for the Loop the Loop block and realized there was more than one way to sew it together. (You can check out the first version at https://fabric406.com/blogs/fabric406-blog/free-tutorial-loop-the-loop-quilt-block. I no
This recipe makes TWO 12.5" blocks! Preparation: Read through instructions prior to beginning. Cut TWO each of 32 different scrap fabrics; 2 3/8" square. Cut 64 x 2 3/8" squares background fabric Cut 32 x 2" squares background fabric 1. Pencil line diagonally across the wrong side of the background (32 X 2 3/8") squares. 2. Select eight prints you would like for the center star. Pair one of each of these up with a background square, right sides together, and with the pencil line on top. Chain stitch 1/4" from diagonal line, and again down the other side of the line. Stitch as accurately as possible to avoid trimming squares later! 3. Cut across the center line, and finger press (or iron) the seams in your preferred manner. (Open, or toward the side of the darker fabric). You will have HST squares - set aside eight of them for the second block. 4. Next, take a look at the top picture, and choose eight colors you like for the points located at the N., S., E., & W. positions. Pair all of the print blocks (16) with background squares, chain stitch all 16 squares with the same technique as step #1, stitching 1/4" from diagonal. Follow step #3 as well, and set aside 16 of these squares for the second pillow block. N, S, E, and W points after making HSTs 5. Select eight more print colors, and repeat these steps again, sewing only ONE of each of these prints. Cut them apart to make 16 HSTs and again, set aside the duplicates for that second pillow block.. 6. To pair up the colored print squares that are remaining, you may want to now lay out all your center HST's to better visualize your placements. The four center blocks, (as well as the three squares in each corner) are HST squares made of colored prints only, instead of the background fabric. You need to match these up, and then sew them with the same HST method, and again setting aside the duplicates for block two. Lay out the center section and assemble Set cent aside, and now layout N,S,E,& W points so you can layout the corner colors 7. Add the 2" background squares to your design board, and you should now have 62 x 2" squares all ready to assemble! Now fill in the center, and the 2" background squares You are ready to assemble the columns, and then the rows! Assemble the columns, then the rows, pressing seams with your preferred method - either open seams or, as I did, alternating from one direction to the other so you will be able to 'nest' your seams when sewing the rows together. Next, assemble the second square, add your borders, & quilt the top(s)if desired. NOTE: If you plan to quilt the block prior to attaching backing, oversize borders are recommended to account for quilting 'shrinkage'. The blocks may then be trimmed to size prior to attaching backing. That's it! Please let me know if you have any questions!
Just completed this quilt last night…..3D Blocks. I love the illusion of the blocks floating over the quilt. Cool!!!! This is another Quilt as You Go so I quilted it on a domestic machine. Ea…
The Color Block Quilt Pattern is a charming and beautifully crafted colorful pattern... I loved this 3D optical illusion effect....
Photos above © Sewn Up This quilting pattern / tutorial is available for free... Full post: 3D Hexagon Block
Fun 3D pinwheels quilt patterns; great for ombre fabric and also charm squares friendly.
This 3D pinwheel looks really complicated, but it's actually easier and faster to make than a traditional flat pinwheel.
Really sunflowers out like 3D dimensional Tutorial: https://www.quilt.today/2020/04/ManxQuiltBlocksTutorial.html
Add a nice touch to your quitting with prairie points. Prairie points can be used for borders but they’re also a great addition to any block. Learn to make a prairie points pinwheel in 2 minu…
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We love to add 3d elements to our quilts, especially ones made for kids. This is a fun and easy block you can make in any size to add a little extra pop to your top. Fabric Requirements You can make this block any size you want. The only thing to remember is to cut your pinwheel fabric 1″ smaller that the background squares. You will need 4 background squares and 4 pinwheel squares. For our sample block, we used 6 1/2″ background squares and 5 1/2″ pinwheel squares. This will give us a finished block of 12″. To determine what size to start with, divide your desired finished block size by 2 and add 1/2″ for the seam. Cut your background square this size. Example: 8 inch finished block – 8/2=4. 4 + 1/2″= 4 1/2″ background square. 3 1/2″ pinwheel square. Make the Pinwheels Fold one pinwheel block in half on the diagonal, wrong sides together. Finger press. Fold it in half on the diagonal again. Press. Line it up along one edge of a background square, making sure it touches one corner. Sew a 1/8″ basting stitch along the pinwheel. Repeat for 4 pinwheel squares. Lay out your block, lining up all the pinwheels in the center. Sew the top blocks together. Sew the bottom blocks together. When pressing these seams, press them in opposite directions to make it easier to nest the seams and get a nice point in the middle. Sew the two halves together. You can mix and match these to make an entire quilt of pinwheels, or incorporate them with other blocks as a fun accent. We used them in our Pixie Dust quilt to accent our Fairies. You can get the pattern in our Etsy Shop.
3 dimensional quilt blocks are a lot of fun. They add a lot of dimension to the quilt and even though they might be a bit confusing to begin with, once you get the hang of it, they are super simple.
Start with a simple courthouse steps block in two inverted fabrics and end with some 3D looking quilt designs. It’s quick and easy. Use highly contrasting fabrics for best results. How to mak…
These quilt blocks are simple to make and are an adorable addition to any quilt.
So, it's been like a thousand years since I last posted here. But there's been so much happening, so many changes in my life that I had to let some things go. My blog being one of them. I have lots to
To help you create your own 50 state quilt blocks, we've assembled a list of 50 free state block patterns we think you'll enjoy.
Earlier this week I shared my latest quilt finish, a Shadow Block Mini Quilt. Today, you can make one, too. One very important thing to keep in mind with this project is that the smaller the project, the more important it is to be accurate. Be extra careful with your cutting and check to make sure your seam allowance is an accurate 1/4". If you do those two things, your project will come together perfectly. Fabric requirements: Focus fabric - Twenty 3" squares A charm pack (an assortment of 5" squares from a single fabric collection) is a good way to bring variety to the squares, or, if you have been quilting for a while, you can probably find a nice assortment in your fabric stash. If you wanted to cut the focus squares out of the same fabric, you need a quarter yard or fat quarter. Shadow fabric - 1/4 yard or fat quarter This fabric should be a solid, medium value neutral. The finished quilt shown uses a tan, but a gray, or even khaki green would work for this. As long as there is contrast with the background, it should provide the right effect. Background fabric - 3/8 yard light solid fabric Backing fabric - 5/8 yard Binding fabric - 1/4 yard Cutting for the quilt top: Focus squares Cut twenty 3" squares Shadow Cut twenty 1" x 2 1/2" rectangles. Cut twenty 1" x 3" rectangles. Background Cut forty 1" squares. Cut twenty 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangles. Cut five 19 1/2" x 1 1/2" strips. These strips form the sashing between each row of blocks. You may want to wait until your rows are sewn together before cutting these strips. That way if your seam allowance is off a little, you can cut these strips to the length of your rows. Cut two 17 1/2" x 1 1/2" strips. These two strips will go on either side of the quilt top once everything is sewn together. Again, it might be a good idea to wait and check the width of your quilt for greater cutting accuracy. Make the blocks: Each block needs one 3" square of focus fabric, two 1" squares of background fabric, one 1" x 2 1/2" rectangle of shadow fabric, and one 1" x 3" rectangle of shadow fabric. First, stitch the background squares to the shadow fabric. Press the seam toward the shadow fabric. Next, stitch the shorter shadow fabric and background strip to the side of the focus block. Press toward the focus block. Then stitch the remaining shadow and background strip to the top of the block. Press toward the focus block. Your finished block should measure 3 1/2" square. Check each block and trim it to size if needed. Or, adjust your seam allowance if the resulting block is too small. Once you have made a couple of test blocks and are pleased with the result, you might want to try chain piecing some of the parts to make it go together faster. Chain piecing is when you have lots of similar piecing to do so rather than starting and stopping for each one, you stitch one right after another without cutting threads. It can also help with pressing. I chain pieced all the squares to the shadow rectangles. The connecting parts helped my pieces stay flat and secure on the pressing surface. It's hard to wrangle a tiny one-inch square for pressing. Once I had them all pressed, I cut the units apart and continued to the next step. Arrange Blocks and Add Sashing: Once you have twenty blocks made, lay them out in four rows of five blocks, switching them around until you are happy with the arrangement. I tried to do the arranging at the beginning but discovered it was too hard to keep them in order while the blocks were being assembled. You can see where I had already made two blocks to check my accuracy before playing around with the layout. I ended up arranging them again after all the blocks were made. When you arrange your blocks, make sure the shadows are all facing the same direction. The next step is to add sashing between the blocks. Each row of five blocks will need four 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" background rectangles sewn between. Press the seams toward the sashing strip. If your seam allowance has been accurate throughout the project, each row will measure 19 1/2" long. It is okay if it doesn't. Just make sure to adjust the length of the long sashing strips as needed. Now stitch long sashing strips (the 1 1/2" x 19 1/2" background strips) between each row, then to the top and bottom of the quilt top. The last step is to add the remaining two background strips (1 1/2" x 17 1/2") to each side of the quilt top. Your top is finished! Cut your backing fabric a few inches bigger than the quilt top. Layer the top, some batting, and the backing fabric and get ready to quilt. There are a million ways this top could be quilted, but I really wanted to emphasize the shadow on mine. It is heavily quilted with free motion straight(ish) lines sewn on each one. The only other quilting is straight lines along the edges of each block, both horizontally and vertically. There is no quilting on the focus blocks so they will stand up just a little more than the rest of the quilt top. Once the quilting is completed, trim and square up the edges and add some binding. I am finally getting the hang of machine binding so that is how the sample quilt is finished. This quilt is fast and fun to make. If you make this quilt, I would love to see how yours turns out. Please leave a comment or drop me an email if you have any questions.
Hi there! Every new fabric collection I create, makes me think about the projects that would be most suitable to show off my int...
Today let's look at this fun traditional quilt block called Loop the Loop. I can imagine it pays homage to the old-time barnstormers! After making the block, I can see that I could have it done it differently - be on the look out for version 2.0. Let's get started!
3 Dimensional quilt blocks are so fun! Switch out a few in your quilt to add interested and some finger fun for kids! Free block patterns to show you how.
I would like to tell you how to make the fun little lattice diamond I used in this month’s article (Color Considerations for Scrap Quilts). I started with four 1 ½” strips 13 ½ inches long. (if you stagger the strips as I show in the pictures you can use shorter strips). The full pattern
Use my mini string quilt blocks sewing tutorial to make use of even your smallest fabric scraps! No fuss blocks require no corner matching!
How to make an origami flower quilt block Learn in 3 minutes how to make this origami flower block: Get the full details on this flower, fabric needs and the like. How to make an origami pinwheel q…
Earlier this week I shared my latest quilt finish, a Shadow Block Mini Quilt. Today, you can make one, too. One very important thing to keep in mind with this project is that the smaller the project, the more important it is to be accurate. Be extra careful with your cutting and check to make sure your seam allowance is an accurate 1/4". If you do those two things, your project will come together perfectly. Fabric requirements: Focus fabric - Twenty 3" squares A charm pack (an assortment of 5" squares from a single fabric collection) is a good way to bring variety to the squares, or, if you have been quilting for a while, you can probably find a nice assortment in your fabric stash. If you wanted to cut the focus squares out of the same fabric, you need a quarter yard or fat quarter. Shadow fabric - 1/4 yard or fat quarter This fabric should be a solid, medium value neutral. The finished quilt shown uses a tan, but a gray, or even khaki green would work for this. As long as there is contrast with the background, it should provide the right effect. Background fabric - 3/8 yard light solid fabric Backing fabric - 5/8 yard Binding fabric - 1/4 yard Cutting for the quilt top: Focus squares Cut twenty 3" squares Shadow Cut twenty 1" x 2 1/2" rectangles. Cut twenty 1" x 3" rectangles. Background Cut forty 1" squares. Cut twenty 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangles. Cut five 19 1/2" x 1 1/2" strips. These strips form the sashing between each row of blocks. You may want to wait until your rows are sewn together before cutting these strips. That way if your seam allowance is off a little, you can cut these strips to the length of your rows. Cut two 17 1/2" x 1 1/2" strips. These two strips will go on either side of the quilt top once everything is sewn together. Again, it might be a good idea to wait and check the width of your quilt for greater cutting accuracy. Make the blocks: Each block needs one 3" square of focus fabric, two 1" squares of background fabric, one 1" x 2 1/2" rectangle of shadow fabric, and one 1" x 3" rectangle of shadow fabric. First, stitch the background squares to the shadow fabric. Press the seam toward the shadow fabric. Next, stitch the shorter shadow fabric and background strip to the side of the focus block. Press toward the focus block. Then stitch the remaining shadow and background strip to the top of the block. Press toward the focus block. Your finished block should measure 3 1/2" square. Check each block and trim it to size if needed. Or, adjust your seam allowance if the resulting block is too small. Once you have made a couple of test blocks and are pleased with the result, you might want to try chain piecing some of the parts to make it go together faster. Chain piecing is when you have lots of similar piecing to do so rather than starting and stopping for each one, you stitch one right after another without cutting threads. It can also help with pressing. I chain pieced all the squares to the shadow rectangles. The connecting parts helped my pieces stay flat and secure on the pressing surface. It's hard to wrangle a tiny one-inch square for pressing. Once I had them all pressed, I cut the units apart and continued to the next step. Arrange Blocks and Add Sashing: Once you have twenty blocks made, lay them out in four rows of five blocks, switching them around until you are happy with the arrangement. I tried to do the arranging at the beginning but discovered it was too hard to keep them in order while the blocks were being assembled. You can see where I had already made two blocks to check my accuracy before playing around with the layout. I ended up arranging them again after all the blocks were made. When you arrange your blocks, make sure the shadows are all facing the same direction. The next step is to add sashing between the blocks. Each row of five blocks will need four 1 1/2" x 3 1/2" background rectangles sewn between. Press the seams toward the sashing strip. If your seam allowance has been accurate throughout the project, each row will measure 19 1/2" long. It is okay if it doesn't. Just make sure to adjust the length of the long sashing strips as needed. Now stitch long sashing strips (the 1 1/2" x 19 1/2" background strips) between each row, then to the top and bottom of the quilt top. The last step is to add the remaining two background strips (1 1/2" x 17 1/2") to each side of the quilt top. Your top is finished! Cut your backing fabric a few inches bigger than the quilt top. Layer the top, some batting, and the backing fabric and get ready to quilt. There are a million ways this top could be quilted, but I really wanted to emphasize the shadow on mine. It is heavily quilted with free motion straight(ish) lines sewn on each one. The only other quilting is straight lines along the edges of each block, both horizontally and vertically. There is no quilting on the focus blocks so they will stand up just a little more than the rest of the quilt top. Once the quilting is completed, trim and square up the edges and add some binding. I am finally getting the hang of machine binding so that is how the sample quilt is finished. This quilt is fast and fun to make. If you make this quilt, I would love to see how yours turns out. Please leave a comment or drop me an email if you have any questions.
Add An Element Of Surprise To Your Wall Quilt. Using a mixed combination of a pinwheel in a cathedral fold, a new and exciting block creates a stunning feature on your wall. The Pinwheel Surprise i…
Here we go!! My first Blog Sale. Look through all the items below and EMAIL ME if you are interested. The comments section will be turned of for the sale to make it fair for all. email me at [email protected] Guidelines... first come first serve through email only I will turn OFF the comment section for the Blog Sale. I have many people who do not have a blog and end up commenting as anonymous which doesn't show their email address. I also have people who subscribe to this blog through email. Saying you want an item through "Email Only" makes it fair for all. Helps me with communication too. Guarantees me your email address not the dreaded No Reply I will ship world wide buyer pays shipping. I will only charge what it costs to ship to you according to your zip code email communication will decide HOW you want it shipped (regular, priority etc) I ship Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays item will be shipped from Rhode Island payments made through Paypal. I will send you Paypal Invoice after sale. Just starting out with this Blog Sale idea, Paypal is the easiest for me and for you too. If you do not have a Paypal account, it's fabulous...safe, secure, easy and free if your are buying something. You can attach a credit card, bank account or debit card to your Paypal account. If you're still worried, open a separate bank account just for "fun" money...like shopping online. That way you won't worry about your regular bank account being involved. Paypal only charges ME a small fee for receiving the payment. They don't charge you anything for shopping. Look into it...it's worth it. CLICK HERE to a link to Paypal. I have no affiliation with them. ITEM #1 Quilt Pounce with Blue Chalk and Basic 8 Line 9" Design with Lines Stencil by Pam Clark $10.00 plus shipping SOLD THANK YOU!! Brand New...I bought it at the MQX Quilt Show last year for $19 and never used it. Comes with the booklet and the thick pamphlet from the class I took with instructor Pam Clark. The concept is to pounce the blue chalk through the stencil and then you can quilt in sections within the grid. ITEM #2 Scrappy Homespun quilt top made by me 5-6 years ago. Top only. This is a UFO (un finished object). You will need to add your own batting, backing and your own quilting. Perfect if you love to quilt and not piece. Made with 100% cotton, pre washed fabric from a smoke free home. $30.00 plus shipping 54 inches by 54 inches. The checkered border is all pieced with 1.5 inch squares. That's where the quilt ends. The fabric in the background is to hide my bookcase! Item # 3 Scrappy Pastel Quilt Top...TOP ONLY. Made by me 5-6 years ago. You will need to add your own batting, backing and quilting. Made with 100% cotton, pre washed fabric from a smoke free home $30.00 Plus Shipping SOLD THANK YOU !! Outer border has 3-D pinwheels!! Measures 48 inches by 65 inches ITEM # 4 Leisure Arts "O Christmas Tree" cross stitch book. Copyright 1992. Hard cover. The pages are a little crinkled only on the edges from getting a little wet, but it's in great shape. Pictures below show crinkle. $3.00 plus shipping SOLD THANK YOU!! Beautiful patterns in here! Item # 5 Raggedy Ann and Andy doll set. Store bought a few years ago...NOT handmade, but so cute!! $8.00 for the pair plus shipping ITEM SOLD...THANK YOU!! 16 inches tall, but about 8 inches sitting Item # 6 April Cornell for Silvestri quilted wallet. New, but had it for a while...Black with fruits and flowers. My sister gave it to me, but I never used it. $5.00 plus shipping SOLD THANK YOU!! Measures 9 inches by 5.5 inches. 5 credit card slots, 3 side slots, center pen holder, large money slot, magnetic snap with decorative button. email me at [email protected] That's it for this week. I'm hoping to make this a weekly thing! Gather up your items and sell some things too!! Add your Blog Sale post to the linky party below. It will be open all week It will be fun shopping through all the great links. Just click on the link to the other blogs who are participating in the Blog Sale. Sew Many Ways has no connection with the other Blog Sale in the linking party. You must contact them directly with their instructions for their sale. Thanks for stopping by, ~Karen~ If you want to add your Blog Sale to the Linky Party, click the blue link below!!
When the Magic Quilt Block is made from a light and a dark fabric, it gives the illusion of being 3D. I really like the effect and it is so quick and easy to make. You will have a quilt done in no time at all. Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions What Size is the Magic Quilt Block: The quilt block we have created measures 14' unfinished. What You Need From the dark fabric. cut: 1 - 10' square 2 - 10'x 2½' strips 2 - 14'x 2½' strips - dark From the
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Learn how to make a 3D bow tie quilt block as well as a 3D bow block to add to your next project- perfect for a little boy or girl.
