Spectrum QAL Block 4 with Pam Voth: Delightful Collection by Riley Blake by Pam Voth August 2, 2021 written by Pam Voth August 2, 2021 333 I’m Pam Voth, and I’m back with Block 4 of the Spectrum QAL on QUILTsocial. I’m completing my blocks using fabric from the Delightful collection by Riley Blake. Pam’s version of Block 4 from the Spectrum QAL To start, this block requires you to cut 2” squares. This is new as I was cutting 2½” squares for most of the other blocks. In quilting, precise cutting is so important. When you start with careful measuring and cutting, your block goes together with matching corners and seams with a lot less hassle. Making the flying geese results in the creation of the half square triangles that you need to finish the block. Because the flying geese are large, careful sewing is required in order to ensure you don’t lose the tips of the geese in the center of the block (use an exact ¼” seam). I created the center block first and then added the flying geese to create the middle strip of the block. Next, I made the four squares on the outside of the block, and then I attached them to the flying geese to create a top and bottom strip to add to the middle strip. Carefully matching the seams, I sewed everything together at the end to create the block highlighting the X pattern that runs through the middle. Block 4 really highlights the floral patterns in the Riley Blake fabric. When you use a fabric collection, you can put together any combination to create your block knowing that the fabrics will all work together. A quilt-a-long is a great place for a beginner quilter to start and I found this block, in particular, faster to sew, cut and assemble. It was a confidence booster! Enjoy working with some beautiful fabric and practicing your techniques, and don’t be afraid to use your stitch ripper. Taking things apart because you made an error is part of learning and growing! Take a risk…start today. Please take the time to connect with me, and share your version of Block 4 by posting it with #TheSewGoesOn. Be sure to check out my previous version of the Spectrum Block 3. Print this page or save as a PDF 0qs375Delightfulfabricsfree patternsgutermannQALQAL2020quilt blocksRiley Blake Designsthreads FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditWhatsappTelegramEmail Pam Voth Pam retired after 33 years as an elementary educator and found that time could be both her friend and her enemy. Cooking and baking, as well as knitting, had been an outlet for her creativity, but she was ready for a challenge. Pam's mom had been an expert sewer which scared Pam off. Retirement opened the door to explore quilting in the company of a retired friend, and they started their Wednesday mornings 'Quilt Social'. It's her goal to share her new found joy for quilting, a craft she never imagined being successful at, and in turn inspire others to give it a try. Pam is a lifelong learner, a beginner quilter and a great believer that connecting with others in a positive way makes all the difference in life. previous post Jazz up a synthetic rattan table topper with machine embroidery next post Sewing up 3 Too Cool for School pencil cases YOU MAY ALSO LIKE... Spectrum QAL Block 12 with Pam Voth: Delightful... Spectrum QAL Block 11 with Pam Voth: Delightful... Spectrum QAL Block 10 with Pam Voth: Delightful... Spectrum QAL Block 9 with Pam Voth: Delightful... Spectrum QAL Block 8 with Pam Voth: Delightful... Spectrum QAL Block 7 with Pam Voth: Delightful... Spectrum QAL Block 6 with Pam Voth: Delightful... Spectrum QAL Block 5 with Pam Voth: Delightful... 3 colors mockup of the Spectrum QAL quilt... 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.