Easy Sliced Courthouse Steps Quilt Block Tutorial

The courthouse steps quilt block is a classic design that uses simple fabric cuts and is composed of a lovely and neat pattern. It is an easy quilt block idea that is perfect for beginners, but if you want to take your quilt to the next level, then check out this sliced version by Teresa DownUnder on YouTube.

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What’s great about this quilt block idea is that it has an illusion effect depending on how you want to arrange your quilt blocks, which also have endless possibilities and options. So, if you want to learn how now, then check out the steps written below, and make sure to watch the video tutorial as well.

Materials for Sliced Courthouse Steps Quilt Block:

• Black print fabric
• White print fabric
• Ruler
• Marking pen, pencil, or chalk
• Scissors or rotary cutter and a cutting mat
• Needle and thread
• Fabric pins
• Iron, for pressing
• Sewing machine

How to Make a Sliced Courthouse Steps Quilt Block:

Step 1

For block #1, cut the black print fabric into 2 strips at 2.5 x 10.5 inches, 2 strips at 2.5 x 6.5 inches, and 1 square at 2.5 inches, then cut the white print fabric into 2 strips at 2.5×6.5 inches and 2 squares at 2.5 inches and set them aside.

Step 2

For block #2, cut the white print fabric into 2 strips at 2.5 x 10.5 inches, 2 strips at 2.5 x 6.5 inches, and 1 square at 2.5 inches, then cut the black print fabric into 2 strips at 2.5 6.5 inches and 2 squares at 2.5 inches and set them aside.

Step 3

Start making block #1, gather the fabric pieces for this block, then place the small black square at the center, and place a white square on each side. Place the white strip on the top and bottom, then put the shorter black strips on each side, and lay the long black strips on the top and bottom.

Step 4

Stitch them one at a time starting from the inner pieces and work your way out, then press the seams as you go, and set the block aside. To make block #2, follow the layout process of block #1 only this time swap the colors.

Step 5

Stitch them together and make sure to press the seams nicely. Now, cut both blocks in half diagonally, then swap the pieces, and stitch them into a block. Give them a good press and you’re done!

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Easy Sliced Courthouse Steps Quilt Block Tutorial