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ET VOILÀ Quilters have been slicing and dicing quilt blocks to create new and unusual quilt designs for as long as there has been quilting. The creativity that runs through our collective veins—and our sewing machines—is apparent as quilting offers us the ability to create magic with needle, thread, and fabric, and in turn, create new and exciting ways to sew together patches. I have been enthralled with disappearing blocks as of late. I follow The Questioning Quilter on YouTube— her designs mesmerize me, as she has moved well beyond Four-Patch and Nine-Patch blocks. I wondered what our designers might come up with if I asked for disappearing blocks for this issue of Quick + Easy Quilts. They came through with some truly unique—and still easy—quilt patterns I think you…

finished size: 62” × 69½” finished blocks: 72 (7½”) BLOCKS I enjoy taking a traditional block and cutting it apart to see what else can be made, The Hourglass block was fun to make simple cuts—then shuffle the fabrics between the units for a new, more interesting design. The Pinwheel units that form when pieced together add a lot of movement to the quilt design. Becky Plan With just a bundle of coordinating 10” squares and a white print—plus the wave of your magic rotary cutter—you can create this fun, disappearing block quilt in no time. We suggest using a design wall to organize the units and patches for a pleasing color arrangement before assembling the blocks and quilt top. Use an accurate ¼” seam allowance throughout to ensure all…

finished size: 60” × 60 ” finished blocks: 16 (10”) BLOCKS The look of this quilt personally reminds me of highways, byways, and crossroads—pretty appropriate as it is a crossroad where my newlyretired husband and my unretired self now find ourselves! We need to adjust our expectations as well as our daily schedules. For instance, he is ready to go to the beach at the drop of a hat, whereas I cannot—because I still have work and prior commitments! Plus, we are also downsizing! So many changes are happening all at once. And I know we are not unique in our experience. Gina Plan Accurate piecing and cutting are the secrets to success for this unique disappearing block— and a test block is a great way to check yours. You…

Pre-Cut Friendly Magic Block Quilt Patterns eBook Quilting Daily, 2019 Amaze your friends with a little hocus pocus and your magical quilting wand—or, more accurately, your rotary cutter. We've gathered 9 magical patterns into one fabulous ebook. You'll find quilts with secondary designs to fool the eyes, quilts of illusion, mysterious floating blocks, and disappearing block quilts. This inspiring ebook also includes tips and tricks to successful piecing with 7 of our favorite Sew Easy Lessons. Plus, each quilt can be assembled in a flash before your very eyes—because all patterns are constructed with precuts! quiltingdaily.com Teach Me to Make My First Quilt by Pat Sloan C&T Publishing, 2023 New to quiltmaking? Let Pat Sloan's expertise as a teacher and quilt designer guide you via her Teach Me series of…

Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel's 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel's 6” x 24” Fabric Ruler. Fabric from Garden Glory by Maja Ronnback collection and Abstract Collage by Ampersand collection for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Stitch-and-Flip-Corners…

Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel's 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel's 6” × 24” Fabric Ruler. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnbeck and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP If combining units from multiple bands, such as for a Nine-Patch block, press seams in bands in alternating directions to “nest” seams. Watch thims Sew Easy™ Lesson atQuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Making-Bands…

Who is your quilt crush? “My quilt crush changes too often to pick one, but Pat Sloan (patsloan.com) is such an inspiration with her bubbly personality and seemingly endless quilting energy.” ~Dee Sydnor “I am drawn to the contemporary quilt designs of Shayla and Kristy of Sassafras Lane (sassafras-lane.com). For quilting inspo, Midnight Quilter Angela Walters (quiltingismytherapy.com) is my go-to every time. Quilting is definitely my therapy!” ~Patti Carey “My quilt crush: Jacqueline deJonge (@jacquelinedejonge_becolourful) from the Netherlands. She is an amazing fabric and pattern designer, as well as a business owner. Wait, did I tell you that she is a wonderful teacher, too? She brings bright colors into the world! Every one of her patterns, has new techniques to learn and opportunities to grow as a quilter.” ~Susan Deshensky…

Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel's 6” x 24” Fabric Ruler, and Havel's 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Quick-Pieced-Hourglass-Units…

finished size: 71” × 80 ” finished blocks: 56 (9”) BLOCKS This is my first disappearing block quilt. I did a good amount of research—because I wanted to see if a block I hadn't seen in another project was possible. I was stumped. Nothing was catching my attention. One night, I was looking through my longarm quilting motif journal, searching for ideas for a customer's quilt. I stopped on a page with ideas for quilting a Christmas Snowball quilt. I realized that would be the perfect block. Like Triangle-Square blocks, disappearing units from a Snowball could be arranged into various new blocks. I refined my list to three ideas and went from there. Ramona Plan This intriguing disappearing design starts with a traditional Snowball block cut into quarters. These quarters…

finished size: 20” × 36 ” finished blocks: 4 (8”) BLOCKS The Heart block is a traditional block loved by all! Our guild hosts block of the month drawings, and, to my delight, my name was called as the winner of the Heart block drawing. When I took the blocks home and started laying them out, I quickly decided against a traditional layout of straight rows. After trying various arrangements, this new and fun layout for a table topper delighted my heart. I've showcased Valentine prints in the mirrored layout. This is a fun table topper to assemble using one focus print or several. It can easily be made with fat quarters or layer cake collections in any color. Patricia Plan What could be more lovely to display on Valentine's…

finished size: 60” × 60” finished blocks: 16 (10”) BLOCKS I love decorating for the holidays with holiday quilts. I also love modern quilts. This quilt allows both the modern and traditional quilter in everyone to use their creativity with fabric choices. The longarmer in me loves to design quilts that allow for negative space, offering so many options for quilting the quilt. Jennifer Plan Choose some fabrics you love for this sweetheart of a quilt. Lay out the quilt top on a design wall or the floor prior to sewing it together for best results. Use an accurate ¼” seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • White solid 23⁄8…

Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat and Havel's 6” Serrated-Blade Fabric Scissors. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: To keep dark background fabrics from showing through, fuse a white lining fabric to light-colored appliqué fabric before cutting out the shape. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Fusible-Applique…

finished size: 66½” × 77½” finished blocks: 30 (11”) BLOCKS As Block-of-the-Month coordinator for my quilt guild, I challenged myself to design a series of “disappearing” blocks that could be made with precut 10” squares. I continue to play with this concept; the possibilities are endless— and almost always delightfully surprising! Patti Plan For ease of construction for unit 1's, our instructions call for 6⅞” squares and use the Sew Easy Lesson for Quick-Pieced Triangle-Squares. If you would like to use precut 10” squares as Patti suggests, you will need 15 from both the dark batiks and the light/medium batiks. Cut each 10” square in half diagonally both ways to make 4 triangles. Handle bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Sew 2 matching dark triangles to 2 matching light/medium triangles…

“The most important thing is to NOT just rip your fabric apart! You will damage your beautiful fabric that way.”…

finished size: 32” × 32 ” finished blocks: 16 (5½”) BLOCKS This quilt can easily be made using 2½” strips for the background and assorted print fabrics. If using a collection of precut 2½” strips, extras can be used to make a few throw pillows. Camille Roskelly's Lighthearted fabric collection evokes the perfect sentiment for a sweet baby shower or gal-friendly Valentine's Day gathering. Even a beginner can whip up this quick quilt for a decoration that isn't too heavily heart-centered but is playful and lighthearted. The topsy-turvy heart-like blocks create the perfect vibe. Dee Plan Impress your quilty friends by magically transforming NinePatches into heart blocks for this sweet, petite quilt. Our material list provides total yardages, but you could use a bundle of precut 2½” strips for the…

TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square. Cut squares the finished size of trianglesquares plus 7⁄8”. Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel's 6” x 24” Fabric Ruler, and Havel's 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand and Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Quick-Pieced-Triangle-Squares…

finished size 70” × 80” finished blocks: 56 (10”) BLOCKS I like to design Quilts of Valor®. When I do, I think of my nephew, Andrew, who is in the Army. This easy design uses the Double Four-Patch and Uneven Nine-Patch blocks. Susan This pattern meets the guidelines established by the Quilts of Valor® Foundation. To learn more about QOV®, go to QuiltingDaily.com/quilts-of-valor. Plan Susan's Quilt of Valor® uses strips and 5 fabrics for quick assembly. Whether you choose batiks in red, white, and blue, as she did, or a different color palette, this quilt is sure to please any recipient. Follow our Sew Easy Lesson on Making Bands for helpful tips to accurate piecing. Use an accurate ¼” seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit…