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| Twisted Blossom Quilt |
Back to the quilting corner! It's not every day that you see a project that is both beautiful and clever, but this is one of them. This is the Twisted Blossom Quilt Block designed by Sew Kind of Wonderful. This pattern is going to have you sewing, but if you're a fan of modern designs and playing around with different shapes, it's going to be a fun one to add to your sewing list.
A Fresh Take on Curves:
What makes the Twisted Blossom block so captivating is its illusion of intricate movement. It manages to look complex while remaining highly approachable. Each completed block squares up to a substantial 16.5" x 16.5" size, making it a fantastic anchor for a full-sized quilt or even a standalone statement piece like a mini quilt or pillow cover. The construction relies on a clever blend of foundation elements. To make a single Twisted Blossom block, you will need:
Metro Twist blocks: A total of eight blocks—four facing right and four facing left.
Background & Focus Fabrics: Two 6 3/4" squares of each, cut diagonally to create your primary triangles.
Center Accents: Four 4" squares to build the dynamic inside triangles.
Metro Twist blocks: A total of eight blocks—four facing right and four facing left.
Background & Focus Fabrics: Two 6 3/4" squares of each, cut diagonally to create your primary triangles.
Center Accents: Four 4" squares to build the dynamic inside triangles.
Mastering the Shape:
The magic is created by matching your background and focus triangles, sewing them and squaring them down to 6" units, as you can see in the block layout visual above. One of the hallmarks of Sew Kind of Wonderful patterns is both the use of special trimming tools such as the Quick Curve Ruler, which create crisp and predictable curves without the stress of pinning, and the patterns themselves. The direction of the curved Metro Twist blocks produce a twisting floral motion that turns ordinary fabric into a contemporary art object, and can be done in either high contrast monochromatic colors or bright and cheerful spring colors. Now grab your rotary cutter, set your quarter inch seam allowance and get sewing!
