I loved making these tiny 1 1/2″ blocks so much that I thought you would too.
The video demonstrates how to make the block with foundation piecing.
In such small sizes I find it’s a lot easier to get an accurate block than using traditional piecing.
Let’s get to it!
How to make a finished 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ quilt magnet
Foundation piecing paper
I used regular copy paper but you may find it to be a bit thick.
You can use special paper for foundation piecing if you prefer.
Foundation paper ruler
Note: I recently started to use an Add a quarter ruler, the yellow ruler in the video, after some followers recommended it and I have to say it’s a true time saver.
Buy the full 18 template set
Get the templates to make 18 fridge magnets or a mini quilt.
Download flying geese template
Fabric collections
Get a 10% discount from Haerae Organic shop when purchasing the fabric featured on the video. Use link https://www.etsy.com/shop/haeraeorganic?coupon=TERESA1
Coupon=TERESA1
Offer is valid up to 9/9/2020.
3″ quilt blocks
Is 1 1/2″ too small for you?
What about my 3″ quilt blocks Tiny quilt?
Download the block templates
Blocks can be made with traditional piecing or with foundation piecing.
- Download the traditional and foundation templates from my Etsy shop.

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My book Turnabout Patchwork
“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.
Buy individual chapters of my book
Now that my publisher is going out of business I have bought the rights to publish my book. Now you can download individual chapters. Each digital download is a bundle with 4 quilt patterns in it.
As well as the instructions and fabric needs to make the blocks you’ll find a section on quiltmaking basics at the end of the pattern that discusses:
- Tools
- Squaring up blocks
- Borders
- Assembly and quilting
- Binding
See all the quilts in the book in a real life project
