Crown of Thorns Quilt Block Pattern

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The Crown of Thorns quilt block pattern is a classic design that can be made with just a few simple steps. It is a great way to showcase different fabrics and colors and can be used in many different quilt projects. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a Crown of Thorns quilt block pattern.

Materials:

• Fabric in at least two colors or prints
• Ruler
• Rotary cutter or scissors
• Sewing machine and thread

Instructions:

Step 1: Cut the Fabric Start by cutting your fabric into the following pieces:

• Four 3.5-inch squares in one color or print
• Four 3.5-inch squares in a second color or print
• Four 3.5-inch squares in a third color or print

Step 2: Make Half-Square Triangles To make half-square triangles, take one of the squares in the first color or print and one of the squares in the second color or print. Place them right sides together and draw a diagonal line from one corner to the other. Sew a 1/4 inch seam on each side of the drawn line. Cut along the drawn line to create two half-square triangle units. Repeat this step with the remaining squares in the first and second colors.

Step 3: Assemble the Center of the Block Arrange the half-square triangle units and the squares in the third color in a pinwheel design. Sew the units together to create the center of the block.

Step 4: Add the Outer Units Take the remaining squares in the third color and sew them to the half-square triangle units in the first and second colors, creating a square unit. Make sure that the third color squares are in opposite corners of the unit. Repeat this step with the remaining units.

Step 5: Assemble the Block Arrange the center unit and the four square units in a four-patch design. Sew the units together to create the Crown of Thorns block.

Step 6: Finish Press your finished block and trim any uneven edges to make it square. Repeat these steps to create as many Crown of Thorns blocks as you need for your project.

Congratulations, you have completed a Crown of Thorns quilt block pattern! Now you can use this block in your quilt project, whether you want to make a whole quilt using this block or combine it with other block patterns. Enjoy your new creation!

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″.