What could be easier, mathwise, than a quilt block in a 10 inch size. Janet is a blogger, designer, and teacher who specializes in quilting techniques. After i got home, i made a test block using the tradition 10 minute block method to see what a full size window block required. Youll find quilt blocks of all sizes, from miniatures to oversize designs.
Five minute quilt blocks with one seam quilting cubby. Jelly rolls, layer cakes or yardage design originals handy technique for a kingsize quilt in a day or a throw in an hour. Solid white strips to give the eyes places to rest as they travel around this bold quilt. Quilting 3060 minutes at a time january 12th, 20, in quilt to give, quilting, quilting blog, sewing general, by nancy zieman productions, llc the day after thanksgiving was the day i decided to go shopping, shopping in my fabric stash for seven possible fabrics for a quilt to give away to the hurricane sandy quilt relief project. Using a 10 minute quilting block, you can make a beautiful bed quilt in just a day. May 10, 2012 hi everyone have you tried the 10 minute quilt block from suzanne mcneil. Like speed cutting, the 10 minute technique is revolutionizing patchwork. Experiment with positivenegative blocks, discover layers of pattern and just have fun. See more ideas about quilt blocks, quilts and easy quilts.
Finished size is 71 1 2 x 86 1 2 using 20 fat quarters, plus yardage. Dec 11, 2012 buy 10 minute blocks 2 by suzanne mcneill isbn. Suzanne mcneill shows you how to achieve four different looks for your quilt using a fun and easy straight stitch 5 minute block technique. Thank goodness for the cheat sheets on the internet that helped with measurements. Experiment with positivenegative blocks, discover layers of patterns. You may be surprised at the endless number of layouts that are possible when you use this single design. Thanks, i missed that in the block 2 post now i can.
An easytopiece pattern provides plenty of space to showcase largescale floral, precut 10 squares. So, for those of you like me who are new to this area of sewing, i thought i would round up some amazing quilt blocks to get you started. Nov 10, 2012 i was out cruising the web looking at you tube videos for some new quilting ideas and found one demonstrating an idea they called the 10 minute block. If youre looking for 10 inch quilt block patterns for your next project, then these patterns are the ones for you. That means you can sew a kingsize quilt top in a day, a throw quilt in an hour or two. That means you can sew a kingsize quilt top in a day, or a throw quilt in just an hour or two. Youll love the straight seams and curved line designs. Kings chain is a 10 quilt block that allows you to create a quilt with lots of diagonal flow. Make fabulous quilts quickly with the 10 minute block technique. Using precut 10 inch squares in quilts can save time at the cutting table, freeing you for more time at your sewing machine. Janet has over 300 articles published and is the coauthor of the rodale book classic american quilts. Oneseam flying geese block projects for quilts, wall hangings and runners, will show you how to create quilt blocks with only one seam and how to piece the blocks together to make 12 great projects, like this fun tree of life wall quilt. The first block was confusing and i did have to rip it out a couple times, but once i figured it out, they sewed up fairly quickly.
Once you make 4 blocks, each one of the new blocks become 4 blocks for the 10 minute block. Thats what you get when you turn large blocks into speedy quilts using this handy 10 minute technique. Sewing block quilts 10 minute quilt block, outside 5 inch, center 8 inch. The flying geese quilt block is a traditional favorite and now with suzanne mcneills clever technique, quilters can make each square in only 5 minutes. Dec 07, 2017 suzannes book, fiveminute quilt blocks. Our farmers daughter quilt block uses connector corners to quickly create perfect points. In our free quilt block patterns library click to skip straight to the blocks youll find stepbystep illustrated directions for cutting and piecing your favorite patchwork block. Suzanne from designs orignals dononstrates her newest book 10 minute quilt blocks using modas layer cakes. The traditional cactus pot quilt block has just enough halfsquare triangle blossoms to give the design a nice, prickly texture, but not so many that it becomes a chore to stitch.
Oct 19, 20 hi everyone have you tried the 10 minute quilt block from suzanne mcneil. Take 10minute blocks further, expanding the possibilities with a stunning array of easy to execute designs. My version of a 10 minute block quilt quilt with us. Have you tried the 10 minute quilt block from suzanne mcneil. Lately, i am finding myself being pulled over to the quilting world and i must say, im totally enjoying it. Turn large blocks into speedy quilts using this handy 10 minute technique. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As you may have guessed, these quilt blocks fit into the category of seven patch since they are designed on a 7 x 7 grid. Each pattern has a different size of fabric to cut. Quick and easy 10 minute block page 2 of 2 keeping u n. Many of these quilt block patterns are multipurpose and include instructions that explain exactly how easy it is to make either a group of blocks or an entire quilt.
Just imagine how quickly you can finish that quilt. Reviewed by jessica nichols, editor of you wont believe your eyes when you see how fast you can make a quilt with the technique in 10 minute blocks, a quilt pattern book by suzanne mcneill. Quilt use a fat quarter collection to make this fast and easy quilt in a weekend. Bookworm quilt block designed by judy martin in 1988 for her book, judy martins ultimate book of quilt block patterns. Turn large blocks into speedy quilts using this handy 10minute technique. Variations on 3seam squares by suzanne mcneill 2011, paperback at. Episode 15 my 10 minute pinwheel quilt block explained in about 20 minutes. The page links below will lead you back through time, with the larger numbers being the most recent patterns. Stitch up a batch and have fun arranging the blocks into different layouts. My 10 minute pinwheel quilt block explained in about 20. Design a quilt with these free quilt block patterns. Inside this book, suzanne will show you how to create quilt blocks with only one seam and how to piece the blocks together to make 12 great projects. You really can make a 19 block in less than 10 minutes.
If i see a title that says 10 minute quilt blocks, im thinking, yeah right, who can make a block in 10 minutes. I have made several of these for quilts of valor plus one with 5 inch squares for my sister. If you use a fabric piece the same size as you were using, the middle 10 minute blocks look the same. The basic block is large 10 block uses 5 14 x 10 fabric pieces. For a new approach to pinwheels, check out solar winds. I used what i thought was a curtain that i bought at a second hand store for the plain blocks. You can really make a 19 block in less than 10 minutes. You will love the straight seams and curved line designs.
May 05, 2011 suzanne mcneill demonstrates variations of the seweasy 10 minute block quilts. See more ideas about quilt blocks, quilt block patterns and pattern blocks. This is a simple, modern and elegant hip to be square quilt pattern that you can get for free. Remember you can vary the size of your diamond by the size of the insert. Feb 28, 2017 quick and easy 10 minute block keepnuinstitchesquilting feb 27th, 2017 38 comments maybe even give it a go with your scraps but keep in mind that they will need to be cut the same size so try not to go too tiny or too large. Create big blocks with curved edges without sewing any curved seams. Miniature versions of a classic block make for a dapper table topper. Oneseam flying geese block projects for quilts, wallhangings and runners suzanne mcneill. Layer the folded fabric between 2 full size squares to keep this simple, always put the dark fabric on the bottom, with. See link at bottom 2nd page the block is made using only 3 seams. Whether you want something fun and whimsical to add a little personality to your quilt or a block pattern thats more decorative to support a fussy cut or add to the overall aesthetic of your quilt, theres a pattern here for you. This block is great when made from both charm squares or layer cakes. I finished the 10 minute block quilt, and as i posted, i changed it up a bit. For the beginning quilter that means no bias edges to deal with.
Like speed cutting, the 10minute technique is revolutionizing patchwor. Sep 16, 2011 2 you can create diamonds in between blocks to continue the 10 minute block. Surprisingly, the 10 block is not the most commonly used size, that would be the 12 block, but there are still many quilt blocks that fit into this category and here is my list of currently available patterns. Take 10 minute blocks further, expanding the possibilities with a. It makes the block quick to whip up for the experienced quilter. Make fabulous quilts with the 10 minute block technique. And halfsquare triangles are easy to make in pairs, so theres another block that reproduces in a hurry. This epattern was originally published in the spring 2014 issue of quilters world magazine. Use a design wall or another flat surface to twist and turn a batch of quilt blocks. An array of solids arranged in vertical rows creates a. My 10 minute and 5 minute block quilt from a class i taught. Some are even large enough to make a one block wall hanging. Not just images, but pictures of the actual block during construction. Notice the rotation of this block around the quilt.
Experiment with positivenegative blocks, discover layers of. Make your cactus pot scrappy or go with a color theme. I sewed 9 blocks using the pattern from the book, 10 minute quilt blocks, in less than 2 hours. This post contains affiliate links for which i receive compensation. See more ideas about quilts, quilt blocks and quilt patterns. Source by quilting daily has the best resources for quilters including quilt patterns, howto quilt videos, quilting magazines, and more. Stitch up tiny quilts less than 26 square in a flash using these free patterns for small quilts.