Beginner-Friendly Block Tower Quilt
Image credits: Moonkin Stitchery via YouTube
For those new to quilting, starting with a simple, beginner-friendly pattern is key to building confidence and honing your technique. One such pattern is this block tower quilt from Moonkin Stitchery on YouTube. This quilt offers a perfect blend of simplicity and visual appeal. With its straightforward design, this quilt is an ideal project for those new to quilting and who want to make a whole quilt for the first time.
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The block tower quilt is characterized by its stacked block design, creating a pleasing geometric effect that is both modern and classic. Its repetitive nature makes it an excellent choice for beginners. Additionally, it provides ample opportunity for creativity in fabric selection and color placement, enabling you to personalize your quilt to reflect your unique style. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy throw for your living room, a baby quilt, or a thoughtful handmade gift, the block tower quilt is perfect for you!
Materials:
- layer cake
- rotary cutter
- cutting mat
- rulers
- iron, for pressing
Directions:
Step 1
With each layer cake 10″ squares, cut two 3 1/4″ x 8 3/4″ rectangles and three 3 1/4″ squares. Once everything is cut, rotate the square prints around to mix everything up while keeping the rectangles in the same print. After this, sew everything all back together again. First, sew all the squares to form a row followed by all of the side rectangles.
Step 2
Once everything is sewn, you’ll have an 8 3/4″ square quilt block. Repeat these steps until you have a total of 42 quilt blocks. After this, lay the blocks side by side, rotating every other block 90 degrees, in a 6 x 7 block layout. Sew the blocks together to form rows, then sew those rows together to complete the quilt top.
