Jenny Doan’s Quatrefoil Quilt Block

Most of the patterns of my projects are flowers, as they are my favorite. Seeing them in different colors instantly brightens my day. Look at Jenny Doan’s Quatrefoil quilt block. Isn’t this beautiful? This pattern by Missouri Star immediately caught my attention when I saw it at one of my friend’s houses. I love the four-leaf clover, the leaves, and the tiny squares on the corners – they are just gorgeous. I made tons of this at home for my friends and family. If you want to learn how to make this block, read on or watch the video below.

Materials:

• 2 pieces of 2 and 1/2 colored strips (different colors)
• 2 pieces of 2 and 1/2 background strips
• 10″ precut square
• 8 pieces of 2 1/2″ background squares
• 10″ precut contrasting fabric

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Instructions:

Step 1:

Get one colored strip and one background strip and sew them together with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Repeat with the other colored strip.

Step 2:

Place the sewn strips on top of each other and cut them into 2 and 1/2-inch segments. You need four of these four of each colored segments for each block. Set your seam and roll it back.

Step 3:

Make the four-patch by putting two segments in different colors on opposite sides. Lay them together and sew with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Repeat to make a total of four.

Step 4:

Cut 4 pieces of 4 1/2″ squares from the 10″ square.

Step 5:

Get the background squares and press them in half diagonally to make a crease. Place one of the squares on one corner of the 4 1/2″ square and sew on the crease. Trim just above the sew line and press. Do the same to the other corner, the same top side. Repeat for the remaining 4 1/2″ squares.

Step 6:

Cut a 4 1/2″ square from the 10″ contrasting square.

Step 7:

Arrange your blocks as shown below. Sew them in rows first, press the seams of each row in different directions, then sew them together. Give it a final press.

Jenny Doan Quatrefoil Quilt Block