This is a very easy fabric manipulation that uses the fabric print as a grid.
This fabric manipulation can be used on a block, on a bag, or on clothing.
Sew how I used this fabric manipulation on a textured quilt.
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This is block number 2 of a series of 3 that is made with jelly rolls or with 2 1/2 inch strips of fabric. Check out the jelly roll quilt block 1 tutorial and jelly roll quilt block 2 tutorial.
This block is very versatile and you can make lots of quilt designs with it.
Learn to make this technique in just 3 minutes:
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For the first rectangle:
– 2 red 1 1/4 x 17 inch fabric strips
– 2 white 2 1/2 x 17 inch strips
– 1 red 2 1/2 x 17 inch strip
For the second rectangle:
– 2 grey 1 1/4 x 17 inch fabric strips
– 2 white 2 1/2 x 17 inch strips
– 1 red 2 1/2 x 17 inch strip
For the third rectangle:
– 2 red 1 1/4 x 17 inch fabric strips
– 2 white 2 1/2 x 17 inch strips
– 1 red 2 1/2 x 17 inch strip
For the fourth rectangle:
– 2 grey 1 1/4 x 17 inch fabric strips
– 2 white 2 1/2 x 17 inch strips
– 1 red 2 1/2 x 17 inch strip
See some of the possible quilt blocks and quilt designs you can make with this quilting technique:
Quilt patternDownload Labyrinth quilt top pattern.
The pattern contains cutting directions, fabric needs as well as a quilt assembly diagram. The pattern also contains a link to the block tutorial.
Tip
While I chose to use solids for the strips of fabric, this block may work better with scrappy print fabrics where the strips may not be so obviously mismatched on some of the quilt designs.
Learn in under 2 minutes how to make this very quick and easy spools quilt block:
To make a full block you will need to make 4 spools.
The block is 9 1/2 inches.
For one single spool:
For one block make 4 spools.
This quilt can be made in coordinated fabrics or scrappy.
Add sashing for a different look.
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Shoofly is a traditional quilt block.
Slice it and you get a Disappearing shoofly quilt block.
This is the third variation of this block. The block is quick and easy to make.
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Skill level: beginner.
Quilt sizes: crib, lap, twin and queen.
Finished block size: 11 ½”.
Quilt style: traditional piecing with quick cutting instructions.
Charm squares and fat quarter friendly.
You can use the colouring pages at the end to choose the colour scheme.
Quilting: I quilted this quilt using free-motion.
In the 14 page pattern I have included lots of diagrams and written quick cutting instructions as well as links to 1 of my video tutorials that demonstrate how to make the blocks.
Also in the pattern you will find colouring pages that you can use to decide on a colour scheme for the quilt.
