Constructing The Attic Windows Quilt Block

Fabrics required for each quilt block.

Constructing the attic windows quilt block.

Use different sized squares and rectangles to create a unique design and use sashing of coordinated fabrics to set off the windows of color. This attic windows quilt block pattern was originally used for a quilt block. This is a great block to learn to make if you are beginner. Sew with an accurate quarter inch seam allowance.

The other version of the attic windows quilt block uses color shading to give a 3d appearance. Step 1 cut the fabric pieces according to the block size cutting chart from scraps or strips. Step 2 use a rotary cutter to cut along the edges of the quilting ruler leaving the fussy cut square. Making attic windows quilts the traditional way means sewing inset seams on each block.

Only three seams are required to sew each attic windows quilt block and the larger motifs found in oriental and many other types of fabrics give you an opportunity to practice fussy cutting. Free attic window quilt block templates are simple geometric forms that make up into a unique three dimensional appearance. Using a half square triangle hst block in the corner eliminates the need for sewing those tedious inset seams. There are several variations to the basic block and they are all easy enough for beginning sewers.

Step 3 the large square window is shown with the design centered fussy. Place your 6 1 2 x 6 1 2. Here i demonstrate the 12. It s a simple nine patch with 5 squares and 4 half square triangles.

One corner of each block is connected with a mitered seam but don t let that discourage you from trying this easy quilt block.