Restructured Square Block Tutorial (24″ Finished)

I am FINALLY done with this quilt – yay! I am highlighting it as part of my first TGIFF (Thank Goodness It is Finished Friday) – go to the bottom of the post to add your link before the party is over!

This quilt block comes together quick and creates an amazing secondary pattern when assembled into a quilt that feels like an optical illusion. I created this as part of our July challenge in the Clubhouse and many of you have been asking how it was made – so I finally got my act together and got it all documented – I hope you enjoy! The YouTube video on this one should be live before the end of the weekend!

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For Each 24″ Block

*You can get my free 3.5″ unfinished templates here. These do not contain any instructions. Or you can purchase the templates with instructions here. The templates with instructions are also available in the Clubhouse membership. You can find a video on how I make these blocks with the free templates here: Drunkard’s Path Block Made Simple – Telling All My Tips!

Note About Fabric Choice:

This quilt is all about CONTRAST. Therefore, you want to select two colors that pop against each other. If you can’t tell the difference between the fabrics, the design won’t be effective. You can take a photo of the fabrics with your phone and change to black & white to review the contrast to ensure that POP!

The fabrics I used were Kona Cotton in Black and Tula Pink in Taffy.

Step 5: Make More Blocks for the Optical Illusion!

Now, it is up to you how far you want to take this. I did 4 blocks in the 2×2 layout to experience the optical illusion, but I think a nice 3 x 3 layout measuring 72″ x 72″ would be so cool! Here is a mock-up of the 3×3, and you can see my 2×2 at the top of this post!

Quilting

For this quilt I decided to step outside my comfort zone and attempt to quilt it with the walking foot using an echo pattern. I did not anticipate what a shoulder workout it would be and how difficult making turns with the walking foot would be. However, I’m glad I stepped outside my comfort zone and actually tried to do some quilting vs. my usual straight-line quilting. I think it has opened up my mind to possibilities for this part of the process which I typically don’t enjoy!

TGIFF – Thank Goodness Its Finished Friday

I am so excited to be hosting my first Linky Party/TGIFF party! Please link below to show me all your favorite finishes! Make sure to check out all the fabulous finishes that are linked below and share the love on all the beautiful finishes!

Links

This post was also linked to:

Finished or not Friday: Alycia Quilts – Quiltygirl: Finished!!! Or NOT!! Friday!!

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