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Twist Quilt Block Pattern

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Sewing a twist quilt block can seem intimidating at first, but with some patience and attention to detail, it can be a fun and rewarding project. Here are the steps to sew a basic twist quilt block:

  1. Cut your fabric: Start by cutting four squares of fabric, each one measuring the same size. You can choose any size you like, but a good place to start is with squares that are 5 inches by 5 inches.

  2. Mark your diagonal lines: Using a fabric pen or pencil, mark a diagonal line from one corner of each fabric square to the opposite corner. Repeat this step for all four squares.

  3. Sew on either side of the diagonal line: Place two of the fabric squares right sides together, and sew a straight line 1/4 inch away from each side of the diagonal line. Repeat this step for the other two fabric squares.

  4. Cut along the diagonal line: Using a rotary cutter or scissors, cut along the diagonal line you marked earlier. You should now have four triangles, two of each fabric.

  5. Press the seams: Open up the triangles and press the seams with an iron. This will help the fabric lie flat and create crisp lines.

  6. Arrange the triangles: Take two of the triangles and place them right sides together, making sure the seams line up. Sew along the long edge to create a half-square triangle unit. Repeat this step with the remaining two triangles.

  7. Trim the half-square triangles: Using a ruler and rotary cutter, trim the half-square triangles to the same size as your original fabric squares. This will ensure that all the pieces are the same size and will fit together properly.

  8. Sew the block: Arrange the four trimmed half-square triangles in a square shape, making sure the fabrics are positioned in the way you want them to appear in the finished block. Sew the pieces together along the edges to create the twist block.

  9. Press the block: Press the block with an iron to set the seams and flatten the block.

Congratulations! You have now sewn a twist quilt block. Repeat these steps to make more blocks and assemble them into a quilt top.

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″.
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