X Blocks - Any Tips?
 

My friend gave me this set of X Block templates and patterns. Any one else use these and have tips?

Thanks for sharing.

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I have made "X" blocks before but doesn't look like what is in those patterns. I just snowball two sides on four squares and sew them together.

I have the book and a pattern and two different size rulers. I made a quilt out of the book and it just needs the borders. Very easy to make but you need a very accurate 1/4" for when you so strip sets to be cut. I hope this helps.

I have the ruler but haven't used it yet. As with any re-cut blocks, starch well as sometimes the edges are not on the straight of grain for sewing them together. Keep us posted and maybe it will motivate me to break mine out of the package.:D

Keep us posted if you try these-would like to see pics

Never seen it, but nice patterns, do show when you do one!

I LOVE making the X-blocks quilts! It's a lot of fun, but you can't be a perfectionist with them. When it says to press the seams open, it really is the best way to go. The lighter colored one I made for my husband. The darker colored one I made for my boss, who's a rancher. If you look carefully, you'll see cows, barbed wire, brands, etc. The secret with X-blocks quilts is where you put the light, medium and dark prints.

Have fun with it!

Wow, after looking at the second one, i see the lighter design on the first one better. just like the second. Nice quilts!

Love the quilts. I also have the ruler, but have not made one.

These are very interesting the two shown are beautifully made!

Well aren't you the lucky one to get all that free! I have been tempted for awhile to buy that template and a pattern, but know also seeing an actual finished....temptation getting stronger! Have fun with your new gift......

Beautiful quilts, never heard of X block quilts before.

I've made a few quilts with the X Block. However, I had a bit of trouble keeping my points if I used the rotary cutter to trace around the block. I prefer the twister tool which I find similar but easier to get better results. Perhaps someone has tips as to not losing the points?

I have made one. More are on my bucket list, but haven't gotten to them yet. One of the great things about the patterns is that scraps cut from using your x-block template at an angle (strips or 9-patches) can be used in the borders as shown in quiltedsunshine's pics. Mine was just a baby quilt and is just a top now. I'll post a picture if I can locate it.

Linda in Missouri

I purchased the templates for the "X" blocks at a quilt show a few years ago, and as soon as I find them again, I plan to make a quilt or two. LOL. We downsized 4 years ago, and with 2 surgeries in the last 2 years, they have been delegated to a "safe place" - the problem being I don't remember quite where that "safe place" is.

those are very pretty. I love your use of striped fabric in the first one, and the striped border really Zings! it. :)

I made the Venetian tiles quilt a few years ago. I don't remember having any problems with it. You do have bias edges so use some starch. Good luck.

WOW - these quilts are awesome and the tips are fantastic. I appreciate the starch reminder for bias as I seem to forget that until about half way in! Thanks for all this great info. Would love to see others that everyone has made.

Thanks for the inquiry. It inspires me to make up mine. The x blocks and patterns have been in my drawer for three years at least!