Weekly Quilt Block Pattern

Triangle Quilt Block Pattern

Sometimes I make a quilt block because I like it’s name and that is why this quilt block, Cat’s Cradle.

It’s six inches by six inches using triangles and squares. Here is my how I make triangles, it’s below too for you too! 

triangle quilt block to make

Cat’s Cradle –  6 inch by 6 inch finished quilt block

Cut 3  – 2 ½” x 2 ½”

Cut 3 Colored – 2 7/8”’ x 2 7/8”
Cut 3 White – 2 7/8” x 2 7/8”
Make Triangles

Sew as shown

triangle quilt block pattern from The Quilt Ladies

There are MANY ways to sew a quilt triangle. This is the method that I use, you do you ! !
How to make Triangles
Take the finished size, add 7/8″ to it and that’s the size you cut your square

how to make triangle quilt blocks

Sew Good to good fabric, with a pencil draw a line corner to corner, this is
The line you measure your ¼” seam allowance from
Sew from edge to edge use a ¼” seam
Cut in half on the pencil line, trim threads
Open and press to the dark fabric,
There will be 2 blocks

how to make a triangle in quiltingClip off the end triangles
The Quilt Ladies Quilt Pattern Book Quilthow to make a triangle quilt block square

Make a quilt triangle

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Make a Quilter Happy in Three Ways

And Your Weekly Quilt Block

I have a fourth way to make a Quilter happy,
it’s a Quilt Block Pattern.

My weekly Quilt Block Pattern is Below

Three ways to Make a Quilter Happy ! 

Set the Mood
Start with good lighting—nothing kills the mood faster than squinting at tiny stitches in a shadowy corner. Add your favorite playlist, audiobook, or true crime podcast (because what’s better than solving mysteries while sewing?). Bonus points if you have a mug of coffee or brew a cup of tea. Suddenly, quilting feels like a cozy retreat instead of just a to-do list item.

Snack Strategically – Reaching a bit here…but?
No, you don’t need crumbs in your fabric, but let’s face it: quilting burns mental energy, and snacks are fuel. Keep a stash of easy-to-eat treats nearby—think chocolate, nuts, or anything that won’t turn your quilt into a grease rag. Pair it with a drink you love, and you’ll feel like you’re at a quilting spa.

Celebrate the Little Wins
Finished a tricky block? Reward yourself! Take a picture, post it online, or do a happy dance. Nobody’s perfect, and your quilting adventures, mistakes and all are part of the story. After all, happy quilters make the best quilts!

My Weekly Quilt Block Pattern for you.  Today, let’s all about triangles and squares. . This quilt block has a finished size of eight inches by eight inches. Here are my tutorials,
How to sew squares and how to sew quilt triangles


weekly quilt block pattern from The Quilt Ladies

Cut 1 Blue     2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 
Cut 1 Red      2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 
Make Triangles

Cut 2 Gray     2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 
Cut 2 White   2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 
Make Triangles

Cut 2 Blue     2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 
Cut 2 White   2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 
Make Triangles

Cut 2 White   2 1/2” x 2 1/2”

Cut 8 Green 1 1/2” x 1 12”

Cut 8 Red      1 1/2” x 1 1/2”

Sew as Shown

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