How to Make an Emmy Quilt Block

If you’re up for a bit of a challenge this week or you simply want to try a new quilt project, then this Emmy quilt block by Jordan Fabrics on YouTube is perfect for you! This is such a fun quilt to make and it was a great activity to pass the time, plus, I enjoyed using different kinds of fabric for this block to create a lovely combination of colors.

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Because of this block, I got inspired to make more quilt projects that involve half-square triangles and flying geese units. I am definitely game to make this exact quilt again in the future. The steps to this project are super easy to follow, and I’m sure that you can pull this off even if you’re a beginner, go ahead and learn them now and give this quilt a try.

Materials for Emmy Quilt Block:

• Print fabrics
• Solid colored fabrics
• Fabrics for the strip units
• Background fabric
• Ruler
• Marking pen, pencil, or chalk
• Scissors or rotary cutter and a cutting mat
• Needle and thread
• Iron, for pressing
• Sewing machine
• Pattern (Click here to download the pattern)

How to Make an Emmy Quilt Block:

Step 1

Download the pattern, then press the fabrics that you’re going to use, and cut them to size, you can also label each fabric so you don’t get confused. First, make the half-square triangle units, start by drawing a line on the back of the background squares diagonally from corner to corner, then lay the background square on top of the solid square with their right sides facing, and stitch them on both sides of the line with ¼ inch seam allowance.

Step 2

Draw another line on the opposite corners, then repeat the stitching process, and cut the block across both sides before cutting along the marked lines, you’ll end up with 8 half-square triangles. Press the seams to the darker fabric, then proceed to make more half-square triangles, and trim each of them to 3.5 inches.

Step 3

Next, make the flying geese units, start by marking the backside of the solid squares diagonally, then place it on top of the background square lining them up in the middle of the block. Stitch them on each side of the marked line with ¼ inch seam allowance, then cut them apart, and press the seams away from the background fabric.

Step 4

Add another square to the empty corner, then stitch on each side of the drawn line, cut them apart, and press the seams before trimming off the excess fabric. Start working on the strip units, then piece the center block, and start arranging everything together as demonstrated in the video. Stitch them one at a time and press the seams as you go.

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How to Make an Emmy Quilt Block