Antique tile block made easy tutorial the antique tile block is one which i have always admired but never quite got around to making.
Antique tile quilt block.
The lighter fabric in each unit is closest to the center.
I actually made a couple of these blocks using a different tecnique years ago and while it s okay i didn t pursue it.
How much pizzazz could it possibly muster.
Old italian block block made easy hello dear friends and readers i am quietly excited about sharing this block with you today.
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This is the one where you begin with two squares splice them up.
Some are even large enough to make a one block wall hanging.
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Many of these quilt block patterns are multipurpose and include instructions that explain exactly how easy it is to make either a group of blocks or an entire quilt.
Arrange your patches into rows.
Its a fabulous block for scraps and lets face it we all have some.
Preparing the pieces and sewing the block start by marking and cutting the color 1 and color 2 2 1 2 x 10 strips into four 2 1 2 squares of each.
Next mark and cut the color 1 2 and 3 2 1 2 x 18 strips into four 2 1 2 x 4 1 2 rectangles of each.
Remember when we pressed the sa of the 2 3 strip towards the light 2.
I really do think it is an elegantly simple block with great adaptability.
Just because it s a beginner block doesn t mean the antique tile quilt is just for beginners.
Sew the color 1 and color 2 squares right sides together in pairs using a scant 1.
This is a truly simple block.
When i first started playing with the antique tile quilt block i figured the resulting quilt designs would be rather pedestrian.
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It is an awesome block on is own or alternated with a plain block sashings stars or on point really wherever your imagination takes you.
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Assemble your antique tile quilt block.