Easy 3D Burst Quilt Block For Beginners

Are you looking for your next quilt project? If you are, try this easy 3D burst quilt block by Tulip Square. Isn’t this pattern lovely? I absolutely love it. If you are a fan of star patterns, you can easily see the classic quilt star in the middle. The rectangles on the sides of the star turned it somehow like a flower, which is really cute.

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This is a fun block that is easy and quick to make. The steps are not complicated at all. If you made star quilt patterns, I am sure the steps will be familiar, and you’ll finish it quickly. There are tons of patterns you can create with this block. Watch the video below for some ideas. Happy quilting!

Easy 3D Burst Quilt Block Materials

Fabric A:

• 4 pieces of 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangle
• 4 pieces of 2 1/2″ square

Fabric B:

• 4 pieces of 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangle
• 2 pieces of 2 7/8″ square

Fabric C:

• 4 pieces of 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangle
• 2 pieces of 2 7/8″ square

Fabric D:

• 12 pieces of 2 1/” square

How to Make a 3D Burst Quilt Block

Step 1:

Take all fabric A squares and sew with the fabric D squares. Press them flat. .

Step 2:

Take one of the pairs and sew a fabric A rectangle on the side. Press flat and set aside. Do the same with the other pairs.

Step 3:

Get the fabric B rectangles and sew fabric D squares on top, right sides together. Sew diagonal lines from corner to corner of the square. Repeat with the remaining fabric B rectangles. Cut the corner leaving 1/4″ seam allowance. Press it flat. Repeat with the remaining rectangles. Make sure you sew the in the same direction.

Step 4:

Repeat step 3 with fabric C rectangles except the diagonal should be in the opposite direction.

Step 5:

Sew units from step 3 and 4 in pairs with the Fabric D together forming a triangle. Press flat.

Step 6:

Make the pinwheel. Take the remaining Fabric B squares and place on top of the remaining Fabric C squares. Drew a diagonal line from corner to corner on each one. Sew 1/4″ away from both sides of the line. Cut directly on the line. Press open. Arrange in a pinwheel and sew them like a four patch.

Step 7:

Arrange all the units just like in the photo below. Sew them together in rows first. Once done, sew the rows together to make the block.

3D Burst Quilt Block For Beginners