This quilt idea by Teresa DownUnder on YouTube has a nice pop of colors but it still managed to look neat and fun at the same time. It’s a nice project to practice your sewing and quilting skills with, especially if you’re a beginner.
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This quilt is made up of half-square triangles and the process of piecing them together isn’t that complicated, so you don’t need to worry about messing this up. Just follow the step-by-step guide below and you’ll be good. Learn how now.
Materials for 2-Block Rainbow Quilt:
- Assorted print fabric, rainbow colors
- White fabric, for the background
- Marking pen, pencil, or chalk
- Ruler
- Scissors or rotary cutter and cutting mat
- Fabric pins
- Needle and thread
- Iron, for pressing
- Sewing machine
How to Make 2-Block Rainbow Quilt:
Step 1
For 2 blocks, cut 2 squares at 4×4 inches in 8 different rainbow colors for a total of 16 squares, then cut 8 squares at 4×4 in white fabric, and 8 squares at 3½ inches in white.
Step 2
Pair each of the 8 color squares with a white square, then draw a diagonal line at the back of the white square from corner to corner, and sew on each side of the line with ¼ inch seam allowance.
Step 3
Cut along the line, then press the seams open, and trim the block to 3½ inches. Now, pair the leftover squares together and make half-square triangles out of them, then arrange them as shown in the video, and start stitching them together making sure to press the seams as you go.
Step 4
Make a second block with the leftover pieces, first, pair the colored squares together and turn them into half-square triangles, then trim them to 3½ inches, and make another set of half-square triangles with the print and white squares.
Step 5
Arrange the half-square triangles together to form a diamond shape at the center, then stitch them together one at a time, and press them as you go. Continue to make more blocks, then assemble the blocks however you want, and stitch them together.
*All image credit belongs to Teresa DownUnder via YouTube. Follow and subscribe to her channel for more!
Easy 2-Block Rainbow Quilt Tutorial
