Here's another one of those "I gotta do it" blocks. It really only takes 10 minutes to make the blocks once you have your squares cut. I made mine out of a "layer cake". I've been told this is something similar to a bow-tie block. But since I've never done a bow-tie block it is all new to me.

Now I have to give the credit to CraftyBear. She gave a link to a block site on youtube and on the right-hand side was another link to this "10-Minute Block". So, being curious, I had to click on it to see what it was all about. OH MY GOSH - I had a layer cake I just bought so I had to try it. I got right on it and within an hour I made 8 blocks.

You can really can make a quilt top so fast with 10 inch squares it turns your head, because a finished block is 20"x20". Check it out. I have made 4 more blocks to make a 3 block by 4 block top in Christmas fabrics, 12 blocks in all. They will make a 60x80 quilt top before sashings or borders. Need to decide if I want to add sashing or not and then it will be finished and I will post pics.

You have to check this site out.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbTHlGGKMPM

cool

Wow! That's great! Thanks!

I love other people's creativity. I'm always amazed..thanks for sharing the link.

This was great!!!!!

Thank you for sharing this with us! I can't wait to try it :D:D:D

Right next to this tute is the one seam Flying Geese!!!!

I love this block. I have made 3 lap quilts using this technique and have just about completed another lap quilt in batiks. Will post pics soon.

definitely going to try that thanks for the link

Very neat!

WOW! LETS GET IT ON!!

Thanks!

oh Ill have to try that, Thanks.

Looks easy. I love easy, big blocks. Gotta try it! Thanks

I really love that.

This is like the one seam flying geese construction. Easy as Pie! I made the flying geese block 12" and put two together for the same look but this seems easier. Thanks for posting this.

Do you have to make the block bigger then 10 inches to start?
or just 10 inches.

Aren't some people so creative....I can never think that stuff up, but am able to do the quilts once I see it. I will definitely try this out. The good thing about the technique is you can probably use any size block to start since all the 5 blocks are the same size.....no math involved. I'm going to try it having it look like a bowtie when it's finished.

i am sooo ordering this book!

Thanks for the info. Will have to try that.

Yes, as long as all 5 squares are the same size, it will work.

What a great concept!

Very cool indeed! I was thinking of making up a wall quilt for my parents for xmas and that would be a quick one - thanks for sharing!

Yep, the book seems to be a good one to have on hand. I don't mind buying a book or pattern when the author shares the how tos for free. That to me deserves a book sale.

love it - thanks for sharing!

Love the effect since a new beginner. Would like to have a paper copy of directions-any one know where I can get a free pattern?

Is there a way you could make the center larger and the around blocks smaller and still end up with the same design and size?

Unreal. I love it. Some people are so creative. Going to try this for sure.

Thanks for sharing. My to do list is growing.

Interesting question. I don't know the answer but would be interested in knowing the answer. Maybe I'll get a chance to try it tomorrow.

Ok, I just tried it. I had 10 minutes. And it worked. I used 6" squares which made a smaller total block, but I liked it. And yes I think you can make a larger center. If you make 10" squares maybe try something like a 12" block and just work up. Or you can cut the backround colors down, and use that fabric to make a log cabin quilt. But very easy to do. You don't need to be advanced. Thanks for finding that!!!

thanks, that looks a lot easier than the blocks that look like that. I am still sort of a beginner. Only done 12 projects so far but at least they are completed and another dozen planned and put together as kits so I don't loose them with my stash from regular sewing.

great job, thanks for showing us the picture of your block

No free patterns for this one. The book is not expensive. ;-)

I just searched and here is the book that you can buy from amazon


http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...bookdetails-20

great site thankyou

great site thankyou

I started one tonight too! It's so simple. But you do have to be a bit careful to pull your "inside" points out or they don't sew quite right. Once, I nailed that (in second block) it just goes swimmingly :)

Pretty cool!!!

I always wonder where people come up with these cool block patterns! This is so awesome! I've bookmarked and will be doing this soon!! Thank you for sharing!!