Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Three-patch Rectangles

Sophie's 3-patch #4This simple 6 inch by 9 inch (finished size) block was influenced by the proportions of the golden rectangle.

It showcases the fabrics used and/or the quilting design.  It's quick and easy construction makes it a good choice for a last minute gift or a quilt-in-a-day project.

For the June 2011 Block Lotto, we are making blocks in an analogous colorway of green-blue-violet, including one green, one blue and one violet fabric in each block.


Cutting
CUTTING

For each block,

Cut 1 rectangle - 4.5 x 6.5 inches
Cut 2 rectangles - 3.5 x 5.5 inches







SEWING THE BLOCK

  1. Sew the two smaller rectangles together, along their long sides, Press toward the darker fabric.
  2. Add the large rectangle to the top.  Press the seam toward the large rectangle. The block should measure 6 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches.
First SeamLast Seam

Here is a sampling of blocks made by some quilters in the Block Lotto community.

For a clean, minimalist look, surround each of the blocks with wide borders in a solid neutral–simulated by white space here–and arrange them all with the same orientation:



Sophie's 3-patch #16     Cathi's 3-patch #4    Kristin's 3-patch #9     Julie's 3-patch #8    Julie's 3-patch #7

Ginny's 3-patch #5      Cathi's 3-patch #3    Julie's 3-patch #5   Ginny's 3-patch #1    Ginny's 3-patch #7

Ginny's 3-patch #2     Julie's 3-patch #6    Cathi's 3-patch #2    Julie's 3-patch #4    Ginny's 3-patch #6

Ginny's 3-patch #8    Cathi's 3-patch #1    Julie's 3-patch #3    Ginny's 3-patch #3    Kristin's 3-patch #7

Kristin's 3-patch #8    Julie's 3-patch #2    Ginny's 3-patch #4    Julie's 3-patch #1    Ginny's 3-patch #9




For more virtual blocks and layout ideas, check out the June Guidlines for the Block Lotto

4 comments:

Michelle L. Momof11 said...

You still have the purple people fabric!

Michele Bilyeu said...

Love how you have incorporated so many of your blocks, challenges, etc. into free pattern links. I am linking to them in my own multiple free link pages. I love giving others free things and more than delighted to send them your way ;)

Perry said...

You have such an interesting blog! I have become a follower because I love what you are doing.

tijerasycuchara said...

I love your works, they are beautiful!
the colours are fantastics
have a good day
Josefina
tijerasycuchara.wordpress.com