How to Make a Greek Cross Quilt Block

You may have tried a lot of cross-quilt blocks before, but you might love this easy and quick version by Teresa DownUnder on YouTube. This Greek cross quilt block is so pretty and simple, comprising only 3 fabric colors.

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I bet you’ll enjoy making this quilt block and find it an easy project to do even if you’re a beginner or newbie quilter. Learn the steps now by reading the instructions down below and while you’re at it watch the video tutorial as well.

Materials for Greek Cross Quilt Block:

• White fabric
• Pink fabric
• Gray fabric
• Ruler
• Scissors or rotary cutter and a cutting mat
• Needle and thread
• Iron, for pressing
• Sewing machine

How to Make a Greek Cross Quilt Block:

Step 1

Cut the white fabric into 2 squares at 5×5 inches and 1 strip at 2.5×19 inches, then the pink fabric into 1 square at 4.5×4.5 inches and 1 strip at 2.5×19 inches, and the gray fabric into 2 squares at 5×5 inches.

Step 2

Get the fabric strips and stack them together with their right sides facing, then stitch them with ¼ inch seam allowance. Press the seams nicely and cut the strip unit into 4.5-inch inches-wide patches.

Step 3

Draw a diagonal line at the back of the gray squares, and place them on top of the white squares with their right sides facing. Stitch on either side of the marked line with ¼ inch seam allowance and cut them apart along the line.

Step 4

Press the seams nicely and trim the half-square triangles to 4.5 inches. Assemble everything as shown in the video, then stitch them per row, and then the rows to each other making sure to press the seams as you go.

*All these amazing images are thanks to Teresa DownUnder via YouTube. Do visit her channel to see more videos like this! 

How to Make a Greek Cross Quilt Block