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| Easy Night Vision Quilt Block |
If you're looking for a quilt block that is easy and yet sophisticated, Elaine Huff of Fabric406's Easy Night Vision Quilt Block is perfect. The 9" finished block employs Flying Geese units and a center square, and a partial seam construction adds a twist to the assembly.
Materials Needed:
To construct the Easy Night Vision Quilt Block, you'll require:
- Light/Gray Fabric: 4 squares, each 3.5" x 3.5"
- Medium/Purple Fabric: 4 rectangles, each 3.5" x 6.5"
- Dark/Purple Fabric: 5 squares, each 3.5" x 3.5"
These fabric choices create a harmonious blend of shades, but feel free to experiment with colors that suit your personal style.
Step-by-Step Construction:
1. Create Flying Geese Units
- Mark a diagonal line on the back of a Dark/Purple 3.5" square.
- Place it on one end of a Medium/Purple 3.5" x 6.5" rectangle.
- Stitch on the drawn line, then trim and press to make one side of the Flying Geese unit.
- Repeat on the other end with a Light/Gray 3.5" square.
- Make a total of four Flying Geese units.
Tip: By adding a second seam ½" from the first and trimming between the seams, you can create bonus Half Square Triangles to use in future projects.
2. Assemble the Block:
- Place the four Flying Geese units around the remaining Dark/Purple 3.5" square.
- Stitch the top Flying Geese unit to the center square with a partial seam, leaving about 1" open.
- Continue adding the right, bottom, and left Flying Geese units clockwise.
- Finish the last partial seam to shut the block.
This method enables an easy and precise assembly and a lovely-looking block.
Design Variations:
Easy Night Vision Quilt Block offers design versatility:
- Traditional Setting: The quilt is cohesive, classic in appearance with consistent fabrics.
- Scrappy Version: Employ various medium-toned fabrics to create an energetic, eclectic quilt.
- Sashing and Cornerstones: Add sashing and cornerstones between blocks to highlight individual blocks and add structure.
- Alternate Blocks: Alternate with other blocks or plain squares to create intriguing patterns and texture.
Experimenting with layouts can lead to stunning quilt designs that reflect your own personality.
For step-by-step directions and diagrams, visit the full tutorial by Elaine Huff: How to Sew the Easy Night Vision Quilt Block
Elaine also offers a downloadable PDF version of this tutorial in her Etsy shop for those who prefer to have a printable copy.
Final Thoughts!
The Easy Night Vision Quilt Block is a great project that uses basic techniques with design possibilities. It is simple enough for a novice, but the design possibilities will keep an advanced quilter engaged. If you are creating a quilt or including it in a sampler, this block will be an excellent addition to your project, bringing charm and grace.
