Block-a-Long #46: 2 Square Columns

2 Square Columns #46
2 Square Columns #46

This is related to last week’s block and would also make a great quilt by turning some of the blocks horizontally.

The maker could also line all the blocks up vertically and have long columns of squares and rectangles.

There are a number of options for laying this block out in a quilt with similar blocks.

The squares included in this design would be a good use for scraps and also for the Leaders and Enders technique.

The directions for this 2 Square Columns block are included.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

2 Square Column Quilt
2 Square Column Quilt

I am going to wrap up this Block-a-Long pretty soon.

Block-a-Long #45: 2 Split Column Rectangles

2 Split Column Rectangles
2 Split Column Rectangles

As I have said many times, there are almost an infinite number of variations that can be created from one block. This is similar to last week’s block.

Again, you probably really only need the sizes to cut to make this block, but I am posting the 2 Columns 2 Split Columns Rectangle directions for your ease.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

 

Block-a-Long #44: 2 Columns-2 Split Columns

2 Columns 2 Split Columns #44
2 Columns 2 Split Columns #44

I know people were having fits with last week’s block. I heard about it. Did you make it?

I am cutting you some slack this week. 2 Columns-2 Split Columns is another easy block. It would be really effective in a quilt if you made a bunch of them and turned some vertically and some horizontally, Rail Fence fashion. I am really loving rectangles right now, so look for more.

You probably really only need the sizes to cut to make this block, but I am posting the 2 Columns 2 Split Columns directions anyway.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

Block-a-Long #43: Diagonal Split 9 Patch

Diagonal 9 Patch #43
Diagonal 9 Patch #43

I warned you this one would be hard and I wasn’t kidding you. You won’t rip your hair out because of this block. You can do it. I know you can. Think how cool it would be to have said you made this block.

Diagonal Split Nine Patch #43 directions are posted.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

Block-a-Long #42: Horizontal Split 9 Patch

Split 9 Patch #42
Split 9 Patch #42

Yes, this block is very similar to the Split Rectangle 9 Patch. Both are very easy blocks. I am playing with simple lines to make well known blocks a little different and to show you how easy it is to design your own blocks.

I seem to be on a 9 patch jag these days. I have a few more 9 patch blocks up my sleeve. Gear up, because they will get a bit harder.

Rotary cutting directions for Horizontal Split 9 Patch are posted.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

Block-a-Long #41: Split Rectangle Nine Patch

Split Rectangle Nine Patch #41
Split Rectangle Nine Patch #41

This is similar to a nine patch, but split with rectangles in four of the blocks. You must use two different fabrics in the split patches and they two fabrics should have a lot of contrast.

Rotary cutting directions for the Split Rectangle Nine Patch are posted.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

Block-a-Long #40: Rectangle Nine Patch

Rectangle Nine Patch #40
Rectangle Nine Patch #40

This block could be interesting with as little as four fabrics and as many as eight fabrics.

Rotary cutting directions for Rectangle Nine Patch #40 are posted.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

Block-a-Long #39: Rectangle Top

Rectangle Top #39
Rectangle Top #39

The next block is similar to last week’s block, but with rectangles.

It looks good with five fabrics and I encourage you to select your own fabrics. I would love to see this in some of the new modern fabrics.

Rotary cutting directions for Rectangle Top #39 are posted.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

Block-a-Long #38: Square Top

Square Top #38
Square Top #38

Yes, squares on top. You can cut squares, I guarantee it. And, of course, more rectangles. I think rectangles are definitely underrated in Quiltlandia.

This blocks calls for 5 fabrics, but you could put the same fabric on the two outer bottom rectangles.

Rotary Cutting Directions for Square Top #38

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

What will you make today?

Block-a-Long #37: Big Stack & Square Line

Big Stack & Square Line #37
Big Stack & Square Line #37

Happy New Year! I hope one of your resolutions was to participate int he Block-a-Long!

This is the first block of the New Year! Another simple block with rectangles. Yes, I am definitely continuing my rectangle love.

It looks good with four fabrics and I encourage you to select your own fabrics and not try and match mine.

Rotary cutting directions for Big Stack & Square Line #37 are posted.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

Block-a-Long #36: Stacks & Line

Stacks & Line #36
Stacks & Line #36

I find it fascinating how many blocks can be designed using squares and rectangles. This is another block that uses squares and rectangles and five great fabrics.

The Stacks & Line #36 rotary cutting directions are straightforward.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

Block-a-Long #35: Floorplan

Floorplan #35
Floorplan #35

I couldn’t think of a good name for this, but Floorplan came to mind and it kind of fits. This has more pieces, but is still pretty straightforward and I am providing the Floorplan rotary cutting directions.

This block would look good with five fabrics, but you could also use four.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

Block-a-Long #34: Sashed Squares

Sashed Square #34
Sashed Square #34

I think that this would be a great corner block. I think it would frame or point to other blocks very well.

This block would be great with three fabrics. I have the Sashed Squares rotary cutting directions.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

Block-a-Long #33: Many Rectangles

Many Rectangles #33
Many Rectangles #33

I really like this block. This block, along with last week’s block, are two of my very favorites. I am tempted to make a whole bunch of them. I think I just like the rectangles and the turquoise.

Rotary Cutting Directions for Many Rectangles.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.

If I put the two blocks together to make a quilt, it would look like the quilt below.

Block 32 & Block 33 Quilt
Block 32 & Block 33 Quilt

Block-a-Long #32: One Square & Rectangles

One Square & Rectangles #32
One Square & Rectangles #32

Here is another four patch type block, so if you want to make a kind of four patch sampler, you have a few blocks to use.

This block is very similar to Squares and Rectangles. Actually, when I saw Squares and Rectangles again, I actually thought the design was the one I am posting today. The fabric in the upper right hand corner was a stripe that made that patch look split. When I looked closer, I realized it wasn’t but COULD be. And here we are. 😉

Again the directions for cutting are pretty easy. Here is arotary cutting worksheet for the One Squares & Rectangles block.

If you have made blocks or a quilt from these patterns, please post a link in the comments section of the relevant block or on the AQ Block-a-Long Flickr group. I would love to see what you have made.