Quilt Block of the Month: October
Have you ever wanted to make a quilt but couldn't find just what you had in mind? The editors of Quilter's World magazine have compiled some block patterns, from the thousands of traditional blocks available, that you can download for free. With a few basic skills and a variety of block patterns, you can create countless designs in no time.
A new block download will be available each month along with helpful hints, tips and tricks. We will also give you ideas for block combinations and possible quilt settings from time to time to help you create fabulous quilted projects. We hope these blocks will inspire you to experiment with quilt design and create your own layouts. So get a binder and some page protectors to fill with block patterns and samples to fuel your creative juices.
Cypress
Finished Block Size
8" x 8"
Cypress
8" x 8" Finished Block
CuttingFrom Light Fabric:
From Medium Fabric:
From Dark Fabric:
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Assembly
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Helpful Hints
- Choose light, medium and dark fabrics for this block. Use scraps from other projects or purchase fat eighths (9" x 22") or fat quarters (18" x 22") to make one sample block.
- Cut individual pieces from scraps, or cut strips and then individual pieces from strips if using yardage or large pieces of fabric. For example, to cut several 2 1/2" squares, cut a 2 1/2"-wide strip the width of the fabric. Subcut the strip into 2 1/2" squares.
- Use a 1/4"-wide seam allowance for all seams and stitch right sides together.
Choices
If you have a lot of light scraps in your fabric collection, use one light for A and a different light for B in this block.
Since the A piece finishes at 4" square, you could use this block as a signature block or do some fussy cutting and feature some of your favorite prints in a table or bed runner.
If doing either of those, cut the B triangles from a variety of coordinating colors to complement what is happening in the A piece and give the block even more sparkle.
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