Autumn Flurries Quilt Block Pattern

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The Autumn Flurries quilt block is a beautiful and intricate block that can add a touch of elegance to any quilt project. Here are the steps to sew an Autumn Flurries quilt block:

Materials:

• Fabric in various autumn colors
• Sewing machine
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Iron and ironing board
• Rotary cutter
• Cutting mat

Instructions:

1. Cut fabric into the following sizes:

• (4) 3 7/8” squares of background fabric
• (4) 3 7/8” squares of colored fabric
• (4) 3 1/2” squares of background fabric
• (4) 3 1/2” squares of colored fabric
• (4) 2 1/2” x 4 1/2” rectangles of background fabric
• (8) 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” squares of colored fabric
• (4) 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” squares of background fabric

2. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the (4) 3 7/8” squares of colored fabric.

3. Place one 3 7/8” square of colored fabric right sides together with one 3 7/8” square of background fabric. Sew 1/4” away from the drawn line on both sides. Cut along the drawn line to make two half square triangles. Repeat with the remaining squares.

4. Press the seams open and trim the half square triangles to 3 1/2” square.

5. Lay out the pieces in the following arrangement:

• (4) half square triangles
• (4) 3 1/2” squares of background fabric
• (4) 3 1/2” squares of colored fabric
• (4) 2 1/2” x 4 1/2” rectangles of background fabric
• (4) 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” squares of colored fabric
• (4) 2 1/2” x 2 1/2” squares of background fabric

6. Sew the pieces together in rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions for each row.

7. Sew the rows together, nesting the seams together and pressing the seams open.

8. Trim the block to 12 1/2” square.

9. Repeat to make as many blocks as needed for your project.

By following these steps, you should have a beautiful Autumn Flurries quilt block to incorporate into your next quilting 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″.