Easy Three Dudes Quilt Tutorial

If you are looking for a pattern that’s easy and sure to impress, check out the three dudes quilt block! It may seem a bit daunting at first glance, but trust me, it is not. This free quilt pattern from Missouri Star is surprisingly easier than you’d think, and even beginners can master it quickly.

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This quilt block only requires one roll of 2.5-inch colored strips. Yes, that’s all you need to make a block. It starts with a 4-unit strip that is then cut into squares. The instructions are super easy to understand, so there’s no need to worry. Watch the video tutorial below for full instructions. Enjoy quilting.

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Easy Three Dudes Quilt Pattern Materials

• 1 roll of 2.5″ colored strips

How to Make Three Dudes Quilt Block

Step 1:

Take four 2.5″ strips in different colors from your roll and line them up. Sew them together with a 1/4″ seam allowance to make a 4-unit strip. Press the seams open and the unit flat.

Step 2:

Rotate the strip unit. Remove the selvage edge of the fabric. Cut 8.5″ squares from the unit strip.

Step 3:

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other colored strips.

Step 4:

Take a unit square, then take another unit square and place it on top with the strips in opposite directions, right sides together. Sew all the way around the edges with a 1/4″ seam allowance.

Step 5:

Cut the block from corner to corner, creating an X. Open each one and press it flat.

Step 6:

Rotate the block to make it a square and arrange. Rotate the top left and bottom right so that a small triangle forms in the middle of the block. See the photo below for reference. Sew the four pieces together with a 1/4″ seam allowance and press it flat.

Repeat the steps 4 to 6 with the remaining squares. Sew the blocks together to form a quilt top.

Easy Three Dudes Quilt Tutorial