Quilt blocks are the square pieces of fabric you sew together to make a quilt. You can also use quilt blocks to cover a pillow or as panels for other types of craft projects. Today, quilt makers can purchase quilt blocks in sets that are in the same color range or in the same pattern style. Traditionally, quilt blocks are patterned squares, but they can also be circular, star shaped, rectangular or practically any shape you choose. There is no standard size for the quilt blocks, but they are generally the same size throughout the quilt. This makes for a much easier quilting project, especially for new or inexperienced quilters. The patterned quilt blocks are usually alternated with plain quilt blocks in the same color range. The blocks can either be appliqué or pieced. You can find quilt block patterns in books and sewing magazines. There is a large and diverse world of quilt blocks available. The way you piece together the blocks of quilting fabric to make your quilt tops is what makes your design unique. Specialty blocks can be found with intricate handsewn designs on them such as butterflies, flowers, kittens, and puppies, or holiday images like snowmen and pumpkins. Embroidered quilt blocks can be worked into an overall design or they can be the center of the quilt. There are also numerous quilt blocks created in traditional patterns. Some examples of these quilt block patterns include pinwheel, log cabin, carpenter's wheel, the dusty miller, swing in the center, ocean wave and wonder of the world. |
