Kaleidoscope quilt blocks | Block 2 easy variation by Robin Bogaert May 9, 2024 written by Robin Bogaert May 9, 2024 36 In yesterday’s post, I showed you how I made 8 – 45-degree triangle units to make Kaleidoscope Block 1 with FABRIC CREATIONS Cotton, Best Press Starch Alternative, GÜTERMANN 100% Polyester Thread, Clover 9612 Roll ‘n Press and Sew Easy Freezer Paper for Quilting and Applique. Today I’m showing you a very easy and fun variation 2. This one involves only 4 triangles. It’s pretty, fresh-looking and a perfect spring stash buster. Follow along with me. Kaleidoscope Block 2 with no tear paper piecing Note: The method for sewing Block 2 is the same as I described yesterday, refer to my post, Kaleidoscope quilt blocks | No tear paper piecing! for the detailed sewing instructions. Instructions Print out the pattern for Block 2 below onto freezer paper or trace it onto freezer paper. Pattern printed out on freezer paper 2. Crease all lines in the pattern as described in yesterday’s post with a Clover Roll ‘n Press. All lines creased with the Clover Roll ‘n Press 3. Cut out all fabric pieces ½” larger than the paper pattern templates as done with Kaleidoscope Block 1. 4. Sew with the freezer paper templates 4 times to make the block units as shown. You can mix up the fabric as I did using 8 patterned pieces and 2 different background pieces in turquoise and white. Wait until you see the secondary pattern it creates. It’s stunning! Kaleidoscope triangle 1 for block 2 before squaring 5. Once you have 4 of the triangle units trimmed as shown below, match the seams and sew them together in groups of 2. 4 triangle units trimmed to make the Kaleidoscope Block 2 Pin to match seams as shown 6. Press all joining seams open as shown, use Best Press Starch Alternative and the Clover Roll ‘n Press to coax seams flat (recommended). Pressing joining seams open 7. Sew all units together in groups of 2 and then through the middle as done with yesterday’s block. Press all joining seams open to reduce bulk. 8. Admire the block completed. This block works out to be 8½” square. Make as many of these as you like. Completed Kaleidoscope Block 2 These blocks couldn’t be done without FABRIC CREATIONS Cotton, Best Press Starch Alternative, GÜTERMANN 100% Polyester Thread, Clover 9612 Roll ‘n Press or Sew Easy Freezer Paper for Quilting and Applique. Look for these notions at your local quilt store or ask to have them ordered for you. Come on back tomorrow when I show you the design potential and layout variations that can be achieved with these 2 paper pieced blocks. This is part 4 of 5 in this series Go back to part 3: Kaleidoscope quilt blocks | No tear paper piecing magic! Go to part 5: Kaleidoscope quilt blocks | Exciting layout choices Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs519Best Press Starch AlternativeClover 9612 Roll ‘n PressFABRIC CREATIONS Cotton FabricFree Kaleidoscope Quilt Block Patternfree quilting patternsfree quilting tutorialsGÜTERMANN 100 % Polyester Thread and Sew Easy Freezer Paperno tear method paper piecingnotionspaper piecing patternsquilting tutorials FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Robin Bogaert Robin Bogaert is a long arm quilter, creator and blogger at quiltingintheloft.com and has many years of quilting experience. Robin was the past owner of a quilt shop in Windsor, Ontario and now resides in Waterloo. Robin's roots in quilting are traditional, however she appreciates modern quilt design as well and considers the focus of work to be designing, teaching, trunk shows, free motion quilting, ruler work and thread painting. In addition to her passion for sharing all things quilting, Robin is busy with pattern design and sells her patterns on her website and with Craftsy.com. Robin was featured in the Summer 2016 and 2017 (Canada 150th) edition of Quilters’ Connection Magazine and is a new guest contributor at QUILTsocial.com. previous post Kaleidoscope quilt blocks | No tear paper piecing magic! next post Kaleidoscope quilt blocks | Exciting layout choices YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... Kaleidoscope quilt blocks | Exciting layout choices Kaleidoscope quilt blocks | No tear paper piecing... Kaleidoscope quilt blocks | Freezer paper printing Kaleidoscope quilt blocks | Paper piecing made easy No-sew embellishments – Easy with ribbons, buttons, and... 2 essential products for making 3D flowers out... 2 ways to showcase thread in your quilting... 12 easy steps to stencil tea towels using... 2 ways to make stencils with freezer paper... Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.
