Cracker Quilt Block Pattern

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The Cracker Quilt Block is a classic pattern that consists of a series of rectangular pieces arranged in a diagonal pattern. It's a versatile and popular design that looks great in a variety of fabrics and colors, and it's also relatively easy to make. In this tutorial, we'll show you step-by-step how to make the Cracker Quilt Block pattern.

Materials you'll need:

• Fabric in at least three different colors
• A rotary cutter
• A cutting mat
• An acrylic ruler
• A sewing machine
• Thread
• Iron and ironing board

Step 1: Cut the Fabric

To make the Cracker Quilt Block, you'll need to cut the fabric into the following sizes:

• Fabric A (the main fabric): cut four 4.5" x 2.5" rectangles
• Fabric B: cut two 4.5" x 2.5" rectangles and two 6.5" x 2.5" rectangles
• Fabric C: cut two 6.5" x 2.5" rectangles and two 8.5" x 2.5" rectangles

Using a rotary cutter, a cutting mat, and an acrylic ruler, carefully measure and cut the fabric into the specified sizes. Make sure to measure and cut accurately, as this will affect the final outcome of your block.

Step 2: Sew the Pieces Together

Next, it's time to sew the pieces together to form the Cracker Quilt Block. Start by sewing the Fabric A rectangles together in pairs along the short sides, creating two sets of two rectangles. Press the seams open.

Then, sew the Fabric B rectangles to the sides of each pair of Fabric A rectangles, lining up the long sides. Press the seams open.

Next, sew the Fabric C rectangles to the top and bottom of each block, lining up the long sides. Press the seams open.

Step 3: Arrange the Blocks

Now that you have two blocks, it's time to arrange them into the Cracker Quilt Block pattern. Place the two blocks together at an angle to form a diamond shape, with the shorter sides of the Fabric A rectangles facing each other.

Step 4: Sew the Blocks Together

To finish the Cracker Quilt Block, sew the two blocks together along the long sides of the Fabric A rectangles, making sure to line up the seams. Press the seams open.

And there you have it! You've successfully made a Cracker Quilt Block pattern. Repeat these steps to create as many blocks as you need to make a quilt. The blocks can be arranged in a variety of ways to create different patterns, so feel free to experiment and have fun with it.

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″.