Framed – Quilt block tutorial

 “Framed”
Quilt Block Design by Melissa Dunworth
Block Size: 12.5″ x 12.5″
Sew BitterSweet Designs

Cutting:

 Cut the following:

Background fabrics:                                                             Blue Frames:

4 pieces: 2.5” x 1”                                                                   4 pieces: 3.5” x 1”
4 pieces: 3.5” x 1”                                                                   4 pieces 4.5” x 1”
2 pieces: 4.5” x 1”                                                                   2 pieces: 5” x 1”
2 pieces: 5” x 1”                                                                      2 pieces: 5.5” x 1”
2 pieces: 5.5” x 2.5”
2 pieces: 5.5” x 3.5”
4 pieces: 4.5” x 1.5”
2 pieces: 3.5” x 1.5”

Orange Squares:                                                                   Pink/Yellow Squares:
2 Pieces: 3.5” x 3.5”                                                                3 pieces: 2.5” x 2.5”

I realize you just cut a ton of crazy small pieces, do not be intimidated! This block is super easy to put together!  Please remember to keep a very accurate ¼” seam!!!

Step 1: Starting with the 2 smallest background fabrics, frame 2 of the pink/yellow squares (see below)

Step 2: Next use 2 sets of blue fabrics and add to your frame (see below)

Step 3: With the next size of the back ground fabrics add to your frame. Remember if using a directional print to pay close attention to the orientation below. This time you are only adding half of a frame.

Step 4: Using the last sets of blue fabrics, complete your frame, again, pay attention to the orientation of your fabrics if using directional prints.  This completes your framed portions.

Step 5: Using the last pink and yellow square add the 5.5” x 2.5” strips on either side.  

Step 6: Take your orange squares and add the 3.5” x 1.5” strips. Pay attention to the orientation if using directional prints. (how they are in this picture is how they will be in the block)

Step 7: Next add the 4.5” x 1.5” strips to either side of the pieces assembled in Step 6.

Step 8: Add the 5.5” x 3.5” strips to the pieces from Step 7.

Step 9: Block layout. Sew blue framed pieces to the orange framed pieces to create 3 sections

Step 10: Sew 3 Sections together. You have completed your block!

Framed Block Finished

Here’s an example with a direction print:

There you have it! Way easier than it looks! If you make any blocks following this tutorial I would love it if you put them in my flickr group!