Have you seen my “Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks” series over on my my YouTube channel yet? So far I have done 10 blocks (including this one). I wanted to make a larger block this time around. I was in the mood for something more floral so I came up with this tutorial. Learn how to make a Dainty Flowers quilt block in under 10 minutes! It is that simple.

Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks Video Series

Do you like learning new quilt blocks that are easy to make and great for scrap busting? You can with my YouTube Series – Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks. Every few weeks I present a new quilt block that is great for scrap busting and is easy to put together. This is block number 10!

These video tutorials are a little bit different than many of my others. The main difference is that there is no speaking in them, only music. I give all of the measurements on screen and the tempo is faster. I always do an accompanying blog post with them so viewers can refer bak to the measurements and layout ideas.

Need Supplies?

Tips

General quilting supplies are needed to make this block. A scant 1/4″ seam allowance is used.

What to Cut to Make One 14″ Finished Block

I have put the total number of pieces. Cut pieces from your favorite fabrics. Tip: You could sketch the block and color it in with various colors.

Cutting Requirements

Note: I use the 8 at a time method to make the half square triangles in this block. They are made using the 5 3/4″ squares.

Pieces Needed:

• Fabric 1:
• A – 1 square – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
• Fabric 2:
• B – 4 strips – 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″
• Fabric 3:
• C* – 1 strip – 2 1/2″ x 10 1/4″
• Fabric 4:
• D* – 1 strip – 2 1/2″ x 10 1/4″
• E* – 1 square – 5 3/4″ x 5 3/4″
• Fabric 5:
• F* – 1 square – 5 3/4″ x 5 3/4″
• G – 12 squares – 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
• H* – 2 strips – 2 1/2″ x 10 1/4″

* Block Layout

*Below is the layout. Please note that the pieces with stars next to them are formed using larger pieces of fabric. For example, the eight E/F half square triangles are made using the piece E and the piece F.

Possible Layouts and Color Ideas

It is always fun trying out different colors and layouts with my Electric Quilt 8 software. These are all made with the same number of blocks. Look at all of the different results.

First I went with a lighter look which showed off the sashing. Second I went with a bolder flower look and boy do they pop! Third I went with a scrappy layout. Lastly I set the blocks on point for a great look. I think this one is my favorite this time around.

Other Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks

Here are the blocks that I have made in this YouTube series. (Click on the photo to go to my blog post). They are all different in so many ways. Which one do you like best?

Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel. That way you will always know when I put out a new video! Happy Quilting! – Claudia