Learn How to Make a Perfect Economy Quilt Block with these simple instructions. Free downloadable tutorial instructions included.
There’s a new craze out there promoted by Red Pepper Quilts, crazy mom quilts, and others, and it’s called the economy block. That’s a new term to me, as I know this block as R…
Economy/ square in square quilt block tutorial. 2 different methods of making this block: Traditional piecing & Paper piecing! Detailed instructions for making all block sizes!
So I volunteered to run the block lotto at the Toronto Modern Quilt Guild. And I said I would make a video to explain it all. I thought it would take 2 days, three max. Two weeks later I published my video. I'm not sure what I was thinking having no experience making a video. The minute I started I knew I was in trouble. It was as boring as watching paint dry. It was awful. The footage of making the blocks was painful to watch.I'm sure if I hadn't been on the hook with the guild for a how-to, I
The economy block has quilters excited! As I wrote in January, quilters have found the fun in this square-in-a-square, or diamond-in-a-square block. It’s a great way to showcase novelty print…
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Classic Quilt Blocks have been sewn for centuries, are easy to recognise and are every quilter's favorite. Let's celebrate these gorgeous blocks and add them to our quilting projects! Welcome to Week Two of my Economy block Classic Quilt Blocks series. Hopefully you had some time to plan a few blocks using last week's colouring sheet because today we're going to sew an Economy block in my step by step tutorial. There are a few ways to piece this block, and my preferred method is FPP because there's no math and it's accurate. However, today's tutorial is for a 6" (finished) Economy block using traditional piecing methods. At the end of the tutorial I've provided a Cutting Chart of six different sized blocks for you to use for future projects, and I've also provided a few FPP templates if you decide to use this method. The Economy block is simple to sew, but the math and the bias cuts can cause a few problems - seam allowances can be lost, and it can all become a little wonky. As you know, when I cut triangles from squares, I prefer to make them larger and trim away the excess after they're sewn. This helps with accuracy and everything stays nice and square. For this tutorial we'll be cutting slightly larger triangles and trimming as we go. Take your time, follow the steps and tips, and remember to keep everything square along the way! OK, lets get started: From a print fabric cut: 1 x 3 1/2" square (A) From background fabric cut: 2 x 3 1/2" squares cut diagonally to yield 4 triangles (B) - inner triangles From a print fabric cut: 2 x 4 1/4" squares cut diagonally to yield 4 triangles (C) - outer triangles. Sew a background (B) triangle to two opposite sides of the print (A) square, along the long sides, pressing seams towards the triangles. Tip: to centre the triangle on the square prior to sewing, fold the square and the triangle in half and make a small crease. Line up the creases, and pin and sew. Trim away the excess tails, using the print square edge as a guide to give you a straight sewing edge. Tip: do not miss this step, it gives you a straight, flat sewing edge which helps with accuracy. Sew a background (B) triangle to the two remaining sides of the print (A) square, along the long sides, pressing seams towards the triangles. Carefully trim this unit to 4 3/4" square. Tip: use the lines on your ruler and the points of the square to accurately trim and square this unit to 4 3/4" square. Sew a print (C) triangle to two opposite sides of the unit, along the long sides, and pressing seams towards the triangles. Tip: find the centre of your triangles as before and pin. Flip the unit so it's on top and the background triangle is underneath - right sides together. When you sew, you can clearly see the intersecting seams of the square and you can sew 1/4" right across the tip of the point. Trim away the excess tails using the unit as a guide to create a straight sewing edge. Sew a print (C) triangle to the two remaining sides of the unit, along the long sides and pressing seams towards the triangles. Carefully trim your Economy block to 6 1/2" square, using the lines on your ruler and the intersecting seams to keep everything square and accurate. And that's it! One perfect little square to begin your new obsession with Economy blocks. They are easy to sew but it's important to trim as you go, to keep everything square and accurate. Because the math is hard, I've put together a Cutting Chart for six sizes of this block, and I've included the trimming sizes as well, to make it easy for you. You can use these blocks in any project or add them to other blocks, which I'll talk about next week. Simply click on the link to download your free Cutting Chart or right click on the photo below and save it to your computer: If you want to try piecing the Economy block using foundation paper piecing, I've also provided a few templates to get you started. Remember to follow the printing instructions included in the file, to ensure your templates print to the correct size. Simply click the link to download the file: And that's it for this week. I hope you had fun sewing with me! Next week I'm going to show you how to use the Economy block as a building block in quilt design. I'll be combining it with some of the other Classic Quilt Blocks we've already looked at and a few other blocks to inspire you. It's going to be another fun week and I hope you join me! Happy quilting :)
Economy/ square in square quilt block tutorial. 2 different methods of making this block: Traditional piecing & Paper piecing! Detailed instructions for making all block sizes!
Welcome to Block Buster Sunday #2 This week I'm exploring the Economy Block which is also known as a Square In A Square block. I would rate this as an easy block, with the proviso that you do need to have some sewing experience as there are bias cut edges, which can stretch if you are not careful. I recommend starching the fabric before you cut, particularly if you are a beginner quilter. My tutorial is for a rotary cut and pieced block, and I have given cutting instructions for 3 sizes of block - 6", 8"and 10" finished. You can of course paper piece this block and there are free templates available if you search the internet. For a 6" finished block you need to cut: 1 3 1/2" square for A 1 4 1/4" square for B 2 4" squares for C For a 8" finished block you need to cut: 1 4 1/2" square for A 1 5 1/4" square for B 2 5" squares for C For a 10" finished block you need to cut: 1 5 1/2" square for A 1 6 1/4" square for B 2 6" squares for C The size of the C squares allows for a little trimming when the block is finished. Cut square B diagonally in both directions to give 4 quarter square triangles. Cut both C squares diagonally in half to give a total of 4 half square triangles. Pin the long edge of a B quarter square triangle to one edge of A. For the first few blocks I lined up my ruler against the edge of A and ensured that the point of the triangle was exactly in the middle of the square. After a few blocks you get a feel for where the centre is, and can eyeball it. Do the same on the opposite edge. Using a 1/4" seam allowance, sew in place. Trim off the overhangs and press the seams away from the centre. Repeat for the remaining 2 sides of the inner square. Place one of the C half square triangles on the outer edge, using a ruler to help ensure it is centred correctly (that diagonal line through the centre of the ruler helps enormously!. Pin in place. Do the same for the opposite edge. Sew in place. Press seam allowances away from the centre. Repeat for the remaining 2 sides. Press open and trim. You need to ensure that you have 1/4" beyond the points on the B sections and that where the vertical lines on the ruler run through the top and bottom points is exactly half the unfinished size of the block. My block is 8" finished, (8 1/2" unfinished), so it is the 4 1/4" line that runs through the top and bottom points. The block can provide some very different effects. The scrappy look: Planned and limited colours: Limited colours and sashing: Planned colours across several blocks: Which effect do you like the best?
Classic Quilt Blocks have been sewn for centuries, are easy to recognise and are every quilters favorite. Let's celebrate these gorgeous blocks and add them to our quilting projects! Welcome to the final week of my Economy block Classic Quilt Blocks series. It's been a fun month learning more about this block. We've looked at it's history and design, we're been inspired by some stunning quilts and we've sewn a block in my step by step tutorial, so now it's time to have some fun. To end the month, I thought we'd look at some modern twists. These simple tweaks create some clever quilt designs and combined with some of the other Classic Quilt Blocks, you can sew some fun new blocks. Aren't they fun? They're a great way to add a modern touch to your projects, and they're foundation paper pieced so they're quick and easy to sew. Each block is pieced as one section, so there's no joining to worry about, making them perfect for all quilting levels. I've drafted the three blocks as 6" (finished) blocks, and they're a free pattern, so you can play to your hearts content. Let's take a quick look at each of them individually: Of all three blocks, Block One would have to be my favorite. The Economy block is floating inside those extra rounds, and the centre square is now a diamond. It's a subtle twist but isn't it a pretty block? You could inject a whole lot of colour into this block, and it would be great for scrappy projects. Block Two is similar but there's only a slight twist, making the centre square appear to be dancing in the design. Both blocks are pretty, so it comes down to personal preference or what effect you're wanting to create. Block Three has a more defined twist and how fun is that? This has more of a log cabin feel, but I included it anyway because you can use it exactly as you would the Economy block - we've looked at log cabins before, so I thought you'd indulge me! It would pair perfectly with some star blocks with wonky points to give your project a modern look. You can use these block patterns however you wish, but how great do they look combined with the Sawtooth Star block? I love all of these! A simple tweak can create a wonderful new look. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun deciding how to use these block patterns in your projects and in your block design. If you would like to try these three Modern Twist Economy Blocks, then simply click the link below to download the free PDF pattern. And that's it for this month's Classic Quilt Blocks. I hope you've enjoyed what I've shared, and I hope I've encouraged you to use this block in your quilting projects. I'm taking a little break from this series until 2021, so we can work on Halloween and Christmas projects together. There's still lots of blocks I want to share with you, so we'll begin again next year and celebrate some more wonderful Classic Quilt Blocks! Happy quilting :)
Lately I’ve been having a bit of a love affair with the humble economy block. They’re fun to fussy cut, quick to piece, and look pretty darn adorable! These little blocks are 4″ finished (4 1/2″ unfinished) and perfectly frame the fussy cut square in the middle. I went for a 4″ finished (4.5″ unfinished) […]
Welcome to Block Buster Sunday #2 This week I'm exploring the Economy Block which is also known as a Square In A Square block. I would rate this as an easy block, with the proviso that you do need to have some sewing experience as there are bias cut edges, which can stretch if you are not careful. I recommend starching the fabric before you cut, particularly if you are a beginner quilter. My tutorial is for a rotary cut and pieced block, and I have given cutting instructions for 3 sizes of block - 6", 8"and 10" finished. You can of course paper piece this block and there are free templates available if you search the internet. For a 6" finished block you need to cut: 1 3 1/2" square for A 1 4 1/4" square for B 2 4" squares for C For a 8" finished block you need to cut: 1 4 1/2" square for A 1 5 1/4" square for B 2 5" squares for C For a 10" finished block you need to cut: 1 5 1/2" square for A 1 6 1/4" square for B 2 6" squares for C The size of the C squares allows for a little trimming when the block is finished. Cut square B diagonally in both directions to give 4 quarter square triangles. Cut both C squares diagonally in half to give a total of 4 half square triangles. Pin the long edge of a B quarter square triangle to one edge of A. For the first few blocks I lined up my ruler against the edge of A and ensured that the point of the triangle was exactly in the middle of the square. After a few blocks you get a feel for where the centre is, and can eyeball it. Do the same on the opposite edge. Using a 1/4" seam allowance, sew in place. Trim off the overhangs and press the seams away from the centre. Repeat for the remaining 2 sides of the inner square. Place one of the C half square triangles on the outer edge, using a ruler to help ensure it is centred correctly (that diagonal line through the centre of the ruler helps enormously!. Pin in place. Do the same for the opposite edge. Sew in place. Press seam allowances away from the centre. Repeat for the remaining 2 sides. Press open and trim. You need to ensure that you have 1/4" beyond the points on the B sections and that where the vertical lines on the ruler run through the top and bottom points is exactly half the unfinished size of the block. My block is 8" finished, (8 1/2" unfinished), so it is the 4 1/4" line that runs through the top and bottom points. The block can provide some very different effects. The scrappy look: Planned and limited colours: Limited colours and sashing: Planned colours across several blocks: Which effect do you like the best?
Learn how to make an 8” economy quilt block. Perfect for fussy cutting!
Economy block PDF 4 sizes. Paper piecing pattern, printable. Beginner friendly. Finished at 4", 5", 6", 7". Plus one extra variation in the largest size. This is a paper Pattern to be used for accurate piecing. One easy basic pattern to be used by itself or with other blocks. Use a small block or a fussy cut piece in the middle, make it in a restricted color scheme or scrappy, make it your own. You can print as many as you need and use the templates with a sewing machine. You have choice of sewing either through the paper or fold the template and sew beside the edge. There are 9 pieces in the block and 13 pieces in the extra variation. There is a quarter inch seam allowance added. If you need a size that is not available, please let me know and I will make it for you. You will need basic knowledge in paper piecing methods to use these. The listing is just for templates, no instructions. There are several videos on YouTube showing how to make paper pieced blocks. Due to this being a downloadable digital file I will not accept returns, exchanges or cancellations. If there is anything you need to clarify please contact me. (c) These downloads are for personal use only and should not be distributed or re-sold. You may sell any products you sew with these templates.
Welcome to Block Buster Sunday #2 This week I'm exploring the Economy Block which is also known as a Square In A Square block. I would rate this as an easy block, with the proviso that you do need to have some sewing experience as there are bias cut edges, which can stretch if you are not careful. I recommend starching the fabric before you cut, particularly if you are a beginner quilter. My tutorial is for a rotary cut and pieced block, and I have given cutting instructions for 3 sizes of block - 6", 8"and 10" finished. You can of course paper piece this block and there are free templates available if you search the internet. For a 6" finished block you need to cut: 1 3 1/2" square for A 1 4 1/4" square for B 2 4" squares for C For a 8" finished block you need to cut: 1 4 1/2" square for A 1 5 1/4" square for B 2 5" squares for C For a 10" finished block you need to cut: 1 5 1/2" square for A 1 6 1/4" square for B 2 6" squares for C The size of the C squares allows for a little trimming when the block is finished. Cut square B diagonally in both directions to give 4 quarter square triangles. Cut both C squares diagonally in half to give a total of 4 half square triangles. Pin the long edge of a B quarter square triangle to one edge of A. For the first few blocks I lined up my ruler against the edge of A and ensured that the point of the triangle was exactly in the middle of the square. After a few blocks you get a feel for where the centre is, and can eyeball it. Do the same on the opposite edge. Using a 1/4" seam allowance, sew in place. Trim off the overhangs and press the seams away from the centre. Repeat for the remaining 2 sides of the inner square. Place one of the C half square triangles on the outer edge, using a ruler to help ensure it is centred correctly (that diagonal line through the centre of the ruler helps enormously!. Pin in place. Do the same for the opposite edge. Sew in place. Press seam allowances away from the centre. Repeat for the remaining 2 sides. Press open and trim. You need to ensure that you have 1/4" beyond the points on the B sections and that where the vertical lines on the ruler run through the top and bottom points is exactly half the unfinished size of the block. My block is 8" finished, (8 1/2" unfinished), so it is the 4 1/4" line that runs through the top and bottom points. The block can provide some very different effects. The scrappy look: Planned and limited colours: Limited colours and sashing: Planned colours across several blocks: Which effect do you like the best?
Learn to make an Economy quilt block in this step-by-step lesson. Instructions and downloadable paper piecing pattern in 4 sizes. Let's begin!
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This step-by-step patchwork tutorial will show you how I make an Economy quilt block, and give you the confidence to successfully ...
This step-by-step patchwork tutorial will show you how I make an Economy quilt block, and give you the confidence to successfully ...
Quilting is an art form that has captured the hearts of many with its timeless charm and versatility. One classic quilting block pattern that has stood the test of time is the Economy Block. Its simple yet elegant design makes it a favorite among both novice and experienced quilters. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you […]
I'm happy to be joining A Lovely Year of Finishes this year over at Fiber of All Sorts. I missed last year since I began blogging mid-year. There is no excuse for 2014. And I've started another quilt! Why not? I decided to plunge right into the quilt along over at Red Pepper Quilts. This one is an economy block quilt, but my block size is 12.5-inches. When I first started hoarding collecting fabric, I was first drawn to princess/girly prints. I also was drawn to larger prints. I have yet to find the right quilt pattern for the large and girly prints. Well, the economy block seems to show off the large prints. I drew the block in EQ7 for a 12.5" unfinished block. So, this is goal #1 for January, finish piecing the top for the economy block quilt. I think 5 blocks square will be a good size. This is a quick quilt to get me in the quilting mode. Goal #2: My weekender bag needs to have a market tote friend. Really. After all, I have two shoulders, right? The market tote shall, of course, match the weekender. I love Fort Firefly. Goal #3: I would like to triple the size of the isosceles quilt. I'd love to say that I will be done piecing this beast by the end of January, but that's unlikely. Those triangles are devilish, but I do want to keep working on this. Goal #4: I will make a Valentine's Day pillow, maybe 2, but at least 1. I'm wishy-washy, and Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Yippee! -Not for being wishy-washy. This will include foundation paper piecing. Linking up: Fiberofallsorts Happy Stitching,
This listing is for 6 foundation paper piecing patterns with four sizes per pattern (24 pages of patterns total). 3-inch blocks, 4-inch blocks, 5-inch blocks and 6-inch blocks. - Economy (Square in a square) - Log Cabin - Twisted Log Cabin - Double Step - Step (single step) - Courthouse This listing is for a PDF copy of this pattern. After purchase you will receive an email from Etsy with a link to download the PDF file to your computer. You can find a link to download your PDF pattern at https://www.etsy.com/your/purchases . You can then print the files on 8.5" x 11" paper. Instructions on the FPP sewing technique are not included, but there are many wonderful YouTube tutorials available. The pattern is for personal use only, but you may sell items you make from it with credit to "Ten Cow Quilts on Etsy." I don't accept returns or cancellations. If you have questions about your order, please contact me.
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Learn How to Make a Perfect Economy Quilt Block with these simple instructions. Free downloadable tutorial instructions included.
