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Sew the Magic of Winter: The Scandi Quilt Block by Lynne Goldsworthy
Classic red and white quilts have a special magic to them. They remind us of crisp winter mornings, cozy cabins, and lasting traditions. If you’re looking for an impressive project for your sewing list, you’ll love the Scandi Quilt Block.
This block, designed by the talented Lynne Goldsworthy of LilysQuilts, showcases the Scandi 3 fabric collection from Makower UK. Whether you want to make a festive wall hanging for Christmas, a sweet table topper for Valentine's Day, or a full-sized winter throw, this geometric design is a must-try.
Why We Love the Scandi 3 Collection
The Makower UK Scandi 3 collection celebrates Nordic style. It features vibrant traditional reds and crisp snowy whites. The fabrics are printed with delicate, timeless designs like reindeer, snowflakes, hearts, and woven stars.
The beauty of a two-color theme lies in its striking contrast and versatility. While the pattern looks stunning in traditional red and white, you can also use your fabric stash to create this block in frosty blues and whites, or even rustic browns and tans for a cozy woodland feel.
Deconstructing the Scandi Quilt Block
Lynne Goldsworthy’s pattern is a fantastic geometric creation. The block combines diamonds and triangles to form a stunning, kaleidoscopic star effect. Since the pattern involves sewing shapes with bias edges, it’s a great chance to slow down, enjoy the creative process, and practice your precision piecing.
Pro Tips for Piecing Your Scandi Block
To ensure your block is flat and your points are sharp, keep these essential sewing tips in mind before you make your first cut:
- Embrace the Starch: Working with diamonds and triangles can make those bias edges stretch. A good spray starch applied to your fabric before cutting will keep your pieces crisp and prevent distortion as you sew them.
- Pin Generously: Take your time with the assembly. Use fine quilting pins to match your points and intersections accurately.
- Mind Your Seam Allowance: A consistent, scant 1/4-inch seam is essential for blocks with multiple intersecting angles. Test your seam allowance on a few scrap pieces before working with your beautiful Makower fabrics.
- Press with Care: Follow the pattern instructions for pressing your seams. Use a gentle "up-and-down" pressing motion rather than "ironing" back and forth, which can warp those delicate bias cuts.
Ready to Start Sewing?
One block can create a beautiful mini quilt or cushion cover. But if you’re feeling ambitious, you can piece multiple blocks together for a breathtaking 60" x 60" quilt. You can find the complete step-by-step PDF instructions and layout diagrams for this stunning project in The Makower UK pattern library.
