Expand the possibilities with positivenegative blocks, layers of pattern, and just have fun. Be sure to pin this list to refer to over and over. Bookcase quilt free sewing pattern is a very fun project to make a decor for your home. What could be easier, mathwise, than a quilt block in a 10 inch size. May 24, 2015 books and photograph frame quilt block pattern book shelf unity quilt draw a blank bookshelf quilt pattern free pattern book shelf 2 quilt web sites with lots of release quilt patterns. You can make a whole quilt out of a single repeating block, or make a sampler with lots. Remember, all quilt blocks listed below are free to download. With this quilt block library, you can see the quilt block names, what they look like, a description, examples, and find free quilt blocks of each type.
Use your imagination and add selvages or decorative embroidery stitches to the spines to personalize your books with titles, or leave that part up to the viewer. Remember you can vary the size of your diamond by the size of the insert. Episode 99 part 2 bookcase quilt tips and ideas youtube. Youre going to love bookshelf oak barrel coffee table plans comforter by designer verylazydaisy.
I thought it looked great before, but she had other ideas. 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. Turning nines into sevens quilt block pattern 1012. Katell wrote about this on her blog quilteuse forever. Spring bookshelf miniquilt fairfield world craft projects. If you know the name of the block you are looking for, use ctrl f control f which will bring up a find box. One thing i found in my research was there are two quilt block books available for purchase that have the most adorable quilt block tutorials imaginable.
Once you make 4 blocks, each one of the new blocks become 4 blocks for the 10 minute block. Option 2 individual, 6070 book fabrics, scraps ranging from 810 by. This quilt finishes at 68 x 83 and is much prettier than the photo. Hence, this is a group where you can post bookshelf quilts, mini quilts and mug rugs all to do with book quilts. See link at bottom 2nd page the block is made using only 3 seams. Jul 05, 2007 february heirloom stitches quilt top, cabin in the pines quilt top, 31 applique blocks prepared for the civil war applique quilt, five hearts and peter cottontail finished tops, dressed a doll, cleaned out a bookcase. I used what i thought was a curtain that i bought at a second hand store for the plain blocks. This will be important when making any type of block quilt. It took me quite a while to compose this list of free quilt block tutorials. Mar 31, 2015 quick 5 and 10 block squares sue knapp. Pinwheel star quilt block sewing pattern by the sewing loft. Our farmers daughter quilt block uses connector corners to quickly create perfect points. My version of a 10 minute block quilt quilt with us.
Sewing block quilts 10 minute quilt block, outside 5 inch, center 8 inch. Design a quilt with these free quilt block patterns. You can personalize the quilt to your liking with selvages from your own stash, or even embroider titles of your choosing for your books. This amazing selvage bookcase quilt was made by christine in france. Jun 01, 2018 episode 99 part 2 bookcase quilt tips and ideas. Sure, you can always size down a block pattern, but that takes time. 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. Janet has over 300 articles published and is the coauthor of the rodale book classic american quilts. As you may have guessed, these quilt blocks fit into the category of seven patch since they are designed on. The double star quilt block pattern is made from a hybrid of a half and quarter square triangles, and rectangles and a square. Im sewing 2 rows together so i can quilt them easily with my walking foot. You will be using deb tuckers vblock tool and making ninepatch units.
Then another member of my group shared that she had just finished a quilt top made out of these blocks. Its easy to make, its just two bookcases and plywood for the top. Stack of books quilt block pattern 6 finished size this is a paperpieced quilt block pattern that will make a 6 finished size quilt block. Many patterns are written to help you make multiple sizes of a design. Christine used some of my selvages in her creations. I had never heard of it until thursday evening when i went to my quilt group and a friend demonstrated how it is made. Apr 11, 2015 pay attention from the start when you watch this. Not just images, but pictures of the actual block during construction. Episode 6 part 1 10 minute block 3 seams awesome quilt pattern. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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 10minute block. All of these bookshelf quilt block patterns can be used to make one quilt since they are all six inch blocks. A few that spring to mind immediately are rail fence, nine patch, square in a square, and halfsquare triangles.
This block is great when made from both charm squares or layer cakes. 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. See more ideas about quilts, book quilt and quilt patterns. If youre looking for 10 inch quilt block patterns for your next project, then these patterns are the ones for you. This little shelf could hold anything you sew on it. 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. That means you can sew a kingsize quilt top in a day, or a throw quilt in just an hour or two. All you have to do is go slow and follow the direction rose give us. For the beginning quilter that means no bias edges to deal with. I set the blocks on point, which was my first time really to do this. Marquerite van eijck of the netherlands added some great applique to this wonderful selvage bookcase quilt, so i decided to show it to you again. The 10 minute throw pillow cover how to make a pillow cover in only 10 minutes. The 10 minute quilt block have you seen the 10 minute quilt block. Its a bookshelf quilt, and what i like about it is that there are very few rules.
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. Makes this quilt build pirates chest plans a treasured heirloom. Awesome one seam 5 minute quilt block explainedmeasurements. May 10, 2015 he is my 10 inch heart block tutorial. Please stick to the theme all other images will be removed. Take a close look at the arrangements on the shelves. Turn large blocks into speedy quilts using this handy 10 minute technique. Books and photograph frame quilt block pattern book shelf unity quilt draw a blank bookshelf quilt pattern free pattern book shelf 2 quilt web sites with lots of. Sep 16, 2011 2 you can create diamonds in between blocks to continue the 10 minute block.
Trim the sides and bottom of the block so that the block is a rectangle 6. This free pattern includes simple easytofollow steps, with photos, to create your very own mini bookshelf quilt. You need the total length of your strips book plus background to be an extra inch or two longer than your finished block height. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Make fabulous quilts with the 10 minute block technique. Most of these quilt blocks begin with half square triangles. 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. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Look at classic beginner quilt blocks, just for starters. Quilt your own quilt sew along details will be coming soon. It will measure 612 before it is sewn into a quilt. When youve got an idea for a quilt, you sometimes need a block thats just the right size. Simply scroll through this directory and see what blocks exist, and then click on the button to find all that type of free quilt blocks to make.
Whether you want something fun and whimsical to add a little personality to your quilt or a. Target practice quilt block tutorial from modern quilt guild. Bookshelf quilt pattern free plans diy how to make. Fabric at work bookcase quilt instructions this page has been created so we could share the scrap paper instructions i victoria developed for a guild workshop on making a bookcase quilt. Feel the thrill of finishing a quilt in an afternoon. The purpose of my block of the month pages are to help you learn some of the basics of piecing. Each is a piece of our history as quilt makers and artists. In this case you will need about 60 70 different fabrics cut 8 10 by 1.
Thank goodness for the cheat sheets on the internet that helped with measurements. If you use a fabric piece the same size as you were using, the middle 10 minute blocks look the same. Sep 18, 2015 this quilt is an abstract version of a bookcase quilt in that it does not have a border or superclearlydefined shelves. There are tutorials on you tube to show how to make this.
I sewed 9 blocks using the pattern from the book, 10 minute quilt blocks, in less than 2 hours. It looks confusing the first time you see it, but it really is fairly simple if you take your time and back it up to see what she is doing. Sewing quilts easy quilts using layer cakes layers. Refer to part 1 for the actual details of the quilt block and how i. You really can make a 19 block in less than 10 minutes. You can be creative when making small quilts with novelty designs like this one. Take 10minute blocks further, expanding the possibilities with a stunning array of easy to execute designs. Small quilted projects can be used as quilt wall displays, gifts, or table toppers. I be referencing my teach me to machine quilt book spotted on sale bonus the rows will be attached to each other using a quilt as you go, qayg method that ill show you. 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. 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. The mini bookshelf quilt is an adorable pattern for all quilting bookworms.
There are two strip sizes in this version of a column quilt. You really need to come in to sew nice to appreciate the beauty of this quilt. If i see a title that says 10 minute quilt blocks, im thinking, yeah right, who can make a block in 10 minutes. Mar 09, 2015 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. This is a simple, modern and elegant hip to be square quilt pattern that you can get for free.
And a good candidate for a quilting bee or guild block swap. 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. Jul 02, 2019 bookcase quilt free sewing pattern is a very fun project to make a decor for your home. It makes the block quick to whip up for the experienced quilter.
Janet is a blogger, designer, and teacher who specializes in quilting techniques. I have made several of these for quilts of valor plus one with 5 inch squares for my sister. Make fabulous quilts quickly with the 10minute block technique. Todays tutorial i have just sold my appliqued bookshelf quilt.
If youre looking for 10inch quilt block patterns for your next project, then these patterns are the ones for you. This post contains affiliate links for which i receive compensation. For the average bookcase, the majority of the books will be about 1. Tags bookcase comfort harry ceramicist beset potter quilt theme piecing project of and shared out hundreds of quilt patterns. Suzanne mcneill demonstrates variations of the seweasy 10 minute block quilts. The 12 block sampler quilt will inspire you all year long, whether you assemble it as a block of the month, or make an entire quilt from each delightful square. Some quilt shops and catalogs sell blocks of the month to sell fabric and patterns. Fold the focus fabric in half, wrong sides together.
Different sizes and a bit more detailed explanations of how i did what i did. They also can be cut using a rotary cutter, rotary mat, and acrylic ruler having these skills and tools mean youll be able to easily get started making quilt blocks and from there, quilts. Theres plenty to please in this collection for a new approach to pinwheels, check out solar winds. Have you tried the 10 minute quilt block from suzanne mcneil. Using the 10 minute technique allows you to create big blocks with a diamond centerandguess what.
As a guideline, youll need approximately 114 yards of each fabric. It could be a decoration of any kind like a shelf with stuffed animals and for holding collections of toys, but dont put the real ones in or their gonna crash so always make sure you sew it on. You will love the straight seams and curved line designs. Page 2 of 4 keeping u n stitches quilting keeping u n stitches quilting. Make fabulous quilts quickly with the 10 minute block technique. Use reproduction fabrics to make a quilt like your great, great grandmother could have sewn, or stitch them up with fresh modern fabrics and the blocks come alive again in new ways. I finished the 10 minute block quilt, and as i posted, i changed it up a bit. Layer the folded fabric between 2 full size squares to keep this simple, always put the dark fabric on the bottom, with. Simply type in the name of the block you are looking for. There may be a need for you to go it alone for example a specific color group or theme is needed for your quilt like a childs quilt in favorite colors. Hang this nearby your favorite reading corner and enjoy the professional look of your own wall quilts or use this as a decorative table topper. Bookshelf quilt pattern free plans diy how to make six03qkh.