I also included a tutorial for making this super easy and quick pattern for anyone who wanted to try my challenge using this quilt block pattern. Here is the tutorial if any of you would like to try it too.
Directions:
You will need 5 squares and then a 6th square that is cut into fourths to create 4 triangles. You will also need a base that is square in shape and 3 times the size of one of your squares. So if you are cutting 1" squares then your base will be 3". In all my cards above I used a solid color for my base and two different pattern papers for my squares. You may use the same or come up with your own combination of different patterned papers. For the sake of the tutorial though I only used two colors. You may cut your squares with a paper punch, dies, trimmer...your choice. Here's the pieces you need to start with. I made 1" squares for the tutorial with a 3" base.
The next picture shows you how to cut the four triangles. Cut the square in half then cut the two halves in half.
Using your favorite choice for adhesive...place one square in each corner of your base...one triangle between each square and then the last square in the middle.
Pretty easy! Now you can mat and embellish your quilt square to your liking and use on your card as you see fit.
For my square card I used 1 1/4" squares. For the 3x3 card I used 3/4" squares. On my A2 size card I made 4 quilt blocks using 1/2" squares for all. The designer papers are by Basic Grey and the cardstock is Bazzill.
Hope you enjoyed my quilt cards and thanks for stopping by!
wow, these look awesome! Thanks for the tutorial. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful, Susan.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of these and how simple they were to do.
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Beautiful quilt cards and nice tutorial Susan! Always love your work!
ReplyDeleteVery, very, nice cards. I'm loving quilt cards,no space or time right now to learn to quilt. Also love finding a blog that shows how you made the card. Thanks so much for taking the time to do it. ����
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