Arrows Quilt Block Pattern

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The Arrows Quilt Block is a fun and modern quilt block pattern that can be easily customized to suit your style and color preferences. In this tutorial, I will show you step-by-step how to make this block.

Materials needed:

• Fabric in desired colors and prints
• Rotary cutter or scissors
• Cutting mat
• Ruler
• Sewing machine
• Thread
• Iron

Step 1: Cut the fabric pieces To make the Arrows Quilt Block, you will need to cut the following fabric pieces:

• Four (4) squares measuring 4 ½ inches in your main fabric
• Four (4) rectangles measuring 2 ½ inches by 4 ½ inches in a contrasting fabric
• Two (2) rectangles measuring 2 ½ inches by 8 ½ inches in the same contrasting fabric

Step 2: Sew the arrow units Take your four 2 ½ inch by 4 ½ inch rectangles and two 2 ½ inch by 8 ½ inch rectangles. Sew the rectangles together in pairs, with the shorter rectangles on top of the longer ones. Sew along the 4 ½ inch side of the rectangles, using a ¼ inch seam allowance. Press the seams open.

Step 3: Assemble the block Take two of the 4 ½ inch squares and place them right sides together. Sew along one side using a ¼ inch seam allowance. Press the seam open. Repeat this step with the remaining two squares.

Next, take one of the arrow units and place it on top of one of the sewn squares, with the shorter end of the arrow unit pointing towards the center of the square. Sew along the long edge of the arrow unit, using a ¼ inch seam allowance. Press the seam towards the arrow unit.

Repeat this step with the remaining arrow unit and square.

Finally, place the two pieces you have created right sides together, with the arrow units facing each other. Sew along both sides, using a ¼ inch seam allowance. Press the seams open.

Step 4: Finish the block Your Arrows Quilt Block is almost complete! Trim the block to 8 ½ inches square, making sure to keep the arrow units centered. Repeat steps 2-4 to create as many blocks as needed for your quilt.

Congratulations, you have successfully made the Arrows Quilt Block Pattern! With its modern and playful design, this block is sure to add a fun touch to any quilt project.

How to Resize Quilt Blocks:

The first step in modifying any quilt block is to decide on the size of your finished quilt block. You can come to a decision based on a number of factors: doubling a pattern, cutting your pattern in half, or choosing the size based on your available fabric.

NOTE: When working from a pattern’s cutting instructions, make sure you remove the seam allowance before doubling or tripling the size. For instance, if your pattern calls for 3-1/2″ squares, first you’ll subtract the sum of the seam allowances (1/2″), double the finished block size (from 3″ to 6″), and add the seam allowance back in (1/2″). So, when all is said and done, you will cut a 6-1/2″ piece of fabric.

Resizing Square Blocks:

Square blocks are the easiest to resize. Simply add to your finished block measurement. For example, if you’d like your finished block to be a 4″ square, you’ll need to cut a 4-1/2″ square of fabric.

Resizing Rectangular Blocks:

Similarly to the square, for rectangle blocks, you’ll add to the length and width measurements of your finished block. If you’re doubling block that measures 3″ x 4″ in your quilt, you’ll cut a 6-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ rectangle of fabric.

Resizing Half-Square Triangle Blocks:

When you want to change the size of a Half-Square Triangle block, add 7/8″ to the desired finished block size. To make a 4″ finished block, you’d cut 4-7/8″ squares.

Resizing Quarter Square Triangle:

Since there are two cut lines and two seam lines in a Quarter-Square Triangle block you’ll need to add 1-1/4″ to the desired finished block size. For a finished block that’s 4″, you’d cut your squares 5-1/4″.