10-Minute Blocks 2: Variations on 3-Seam Squares
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Suzanne McNeill
Suzanne McNeill is the author of 230 craft & hobby books and 15 Zentangle books, Suzanne McNeill has been called "the Trendsetter" for arts and crafts. Dedicated to hands-on creativity, she constantly tests, experiments, and invents something new and exciting. Suzanne is the woman behind Design Originals, a publishing company dedicated to all things fun and creative. Winner of the Craft and Hobby Association's Industry Achievement Award, she is a designer, artist, columnist, TV personality, publisher, art instructor, author, and lover of everything hands-on.
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10-Minute Blocks 2 - Suzanne McNeill
Starburst
pieced by Betty Nowlin
quilted by Julie Lawson
Like flowers turning their faces to greet the dawn, the starburst centers of this quilt sparkle with the promise of a new, happy day. Brighten someone’s outlook with the gift of a quilt crafted from the heart. Starburst promises to be a treasured heirloom.
instructions on page 16 - 17
IllustrationIllustrationWindmills of My Mind’ Tablecloth
pieced by Donna Arends Hansen
Presentation is everything! Invite your family and friends to dine at a table that sets the mood with cheerful color. Create an attractive background for your culinary offerings with a winning design that promises to get everyone talking.
instructions on page 19
Solar Winds
pieced by Donna Arends Hansen
quilted by Sue Needle
Sunshine dances across a forest of pinwheels, happily spinning in the summer breeze. Solar Winds fills your room with energy, color and light. Brighten your home with this whimsical beauty today. The 10-Minute block technique makes it easy.
instructions on pages 18 - 19
IllustrationIllustrationOasis
pieced by Betty Nowlin
quilted by Julie Lawson
Simple elegance brings a relaxing oasis of comfort to your home in a quilt that will complement traditional cottage decor and soften the spaces in any modern dwelling. Create a masterpiece your family will treasure. Make it today, love it tonight. The 10-Minute block technique makes it possible.
instructions on page 20
Basic Instructions for ‘10-Minute’ Blocks
MAKING THE BLOCKS:
1. For each block, choose
4 corner squares
and
1 center square.
REFER TO
the Block Construction diagrams (illustration 1).
2. Fold a center square ‘C’ in half, wrong sides together. (illustration 2).
3. Align the raw edges of the folded square ‘C’ with the bottom and left edges of the upper right corner square.
(illustration 3).
FOLLOW STEPS
and illustrations 4 - 14 to complete the block.
Repeat for more blocks.
Each large block (that uses 10 × 10
squares)
will measure 19½ × 19½
at this point.
Each small block (that uses 5 × 5
squares)
will measure 9½ × 9½
at this point.
When 10" squares are used to make
half-square triangle corner squares, the block will measure 18½ × 18½
at this point.
‘10-Minute’ Blocks
10 Step Process
1. Choose the Block Set you like.
2. Choose the size of Quilt you want to make.
3. Cut all fabric strips, squares and pieces.
4. Assemble the large blocks.
5. Topstitch the edges of the center block.
6. Assemble the Quilt.
7. Add the borders.
8. Sandwich the backing, batting and top.
9. Stitch through all layers to make a quilt.
10. Finish the edges with binding.
For a visual demonstration, visit YouTube for a video titled ‘10-Minute Block Quilts’ by Suzanne McNeill
Block Construction Diagrams
Illustration1. For each block you will need 4 corner squares and 1 ‘C’ center square.
Illustration2. Fold the ‘C’ center square in half with wrong sides together.
Illustration