Circle of friends video tutorial

This is a modern block that is very straight forward to make.

Learn how to make the block in no time:

Credit: Emerald coast modern quilt guild

Finished block size

12″ x 12″.

Cutting instructions

Block 1

In the background fabric

8 rectangles, 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
8 rectangles, 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″

In assorted colours

4 squares, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

Block 2

In the background fabric

4 squares, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
4 rectangles, 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″

In assorted colours

4 squares, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″

For the centre

1 squares, 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ for the centre

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.