Cat S Cradle Quilt Block

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Cat s cradle quilt block.

General instructions step 1. As mentioned above the cat s cradle cc unit is traditionally used as a component in larger blocks. I ll want my cc units to be 6 1 2. Trim the blocks with the cat s cradle tool to create perfect triangle blocks without ever cutting a single triangle.

Start by selecting 10 or more dark print fat quarters from your stash. This is a video tutorial for it. Patches 1 5 below are for the paperpieced unit and are generously sized to make. I m going for a 12 finished old maid s puzzle block like in the quilt above.

This opens up all sorts of interesting possibilities for quilts by rotations of the some of the blocks to create a secondary pattern. Sew 1 4 seam on each. Add piece 1b to make. Stitch piece 2d to adjacent sides of pieced square to make pieced triangle diagram ii.

Cut the cat s cradle patches. The cat s cradle quilt block is nine patch with a subtle directional nature. Stitch the birds in the air. The end result is a pretty throw in rich warm hues.

You never cut a single triangle but with the cats cradle t. This quilt block is a perfect choice for a scrap quilt. Double your fun by creating two cat s cradle units from each set of squares and rectangles. The first thing to know is how large you want your finished block to be.

The cat s cradle quilt block is a old favourite of quilters a nine patch design featuring lots of half square triangles. Also called old maid s puzzle. On wrong side of lightest fabric draw diagonal line with marking tool of your choice. Create six different sizes from 1 1 2 to 4 inch finished blocks the cutting requirements for each is printed right on the tool.

The cat s cradle quilt block is a basic quilt block mostly used in traditional quilts.