Quilt Block Tutorial

Here is a tutorial on how I am making each of the blocks for my king quilt. First begin with the center strip; it needs to be 4-inches wide and at least 18-inches long. The second strip needs to be 2-inches wide and at least 15-inches long. You will need two of them, one for each side of the center block.

The third strip needs to be 3-inches wide and at least 13.5-inches long. Once again you will need two, one for each side.

The forth strip needs to be 2-inches wide and at least 9.5-inches long. Two will be needed.

The fifth and final strip needs to be 2-inches wide and at least 5-inches long. Two will be needed.

Once the strips are cut locate the center of each one before sewing the strips together.

The seam allowance needed is 1/4-inch.

All seams need to be pressed away from the center block.

When the block has been stitched and pressed place on a cutting board;

Center a 12.5-inch square ruler to where no part of the ruler is hanging over the fabric strips.

As I begin to cut my square I never move the fabric; instead I move the cutting board so my fabric doesn't shift in any way.

And here is the completed quilt square;

It measures 12.5-inches square.