As much as I love doing traditional quilt patterns, my favorite ones are actually the optical illusion ones. One of my favorite patterns is this impossible spiral quilt block from Tulip Square on YouTube. It might seem “impossible” for you to make, but this one is so easy to make beginners will surely love it!
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It’s perfect if you want to have a break making classic quilt patterns. It’s also a great gift option for your loved ones if you want something personalized. Watch the video tutorial below now and learn the step by step instructions.
Materials:
(click here for the free pattern)
White/Background Color:
- cut 3 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Palest Color:
- cut 1 – 2 1/2″ x 10 1/2″
- cut 1 – 2 1/2″ x 12 1/2″
Medium Light:
- cut 2 – 2 1/2″ x 8 1/2″
- cut 1 – 2 1/2″ x 10 1/2″
Medium Dark:
- cut 1 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
- cut 1 – 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
- cut 2 – 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″
Darkest Color:
- cut 1 – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
- cut 2 – 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
Directions:
Step 1
To start, cut all the fabric requirements accordingly and set them aside. Next, take your white square and your darkest square and sew them together. Once done, sew the dark rectangle to the left side, and then the medium dark rectangle to the right side. After this, sew larger medium-dark rectangles on both the top and bottom of that unit. Press these towards the outside and set aside. Next, grab a medium-light strip and medium-dark rectangle, then sew a diagonal line. Set it aside. Now, take the two palest colored strips and sew white squares on each end diagonally.
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Step 2
Once done, trim off the outer triangles from all three pieces, leaving a 1/4″ seam allowance. Press open afterward. Now, take the shortest piece, sew it on the left side of the unit, then sew the next medium light strip on the opposite side. After this, sew the last medium-light color to the top. Next, grab the second shortest strip unit and sew it at the bottom with the white pointing out, then sew the final piece to the left side with the white pointing out as well.
Impossible Spiral Quilt Block Tutorial
