Another Simple Block
The quilt profile of a beginning quilter usually begins with piecing simple blocks, usually without triangles, and that look pretty enough to make a lovely quilt with. One of the best tips I give a beginner quilter is to use sashing between their blocks. Sashing can hide a world of quilt sins. Borders can also be used to hide imperfections. Expert block construction comes with experience – and by making a block over and over until you are satisfied you are getting the block the correct unfinished block size. Seams match, colors compliment each other and putting the blocks together is a piece of art and not work.
Here is another simple block that beginning quilters (and advanced quilters, as well) can use to construct their own pieces of quilted art:
For this block, you will need the following fabrics cut:
- SIX (6) 3 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ strips of various colors
- FOUR (4) 3 1/2″ squares of various colors
Now, it’s time to construct your block!
And here is a photo of this finished block:
If you are new to quilting, this is one of the simpler blocks you can make. If you are more advanced, make a great block with your fabric color choices. Quilt On!
Just a quick question, should the center block be made of the 3 1/2 inch squares? As a self taught quilter I figured it out but a minor correction might not cause a big headache for a new quilter.
AHA – had to look at it twice and then again to see what you were asking about! Too many numbers sometimes trip me up. Thanks for finding my error and I will change it to the correct measurement!