Welcome back to the Just for Fun Quilt Along! Today I’m sharing block 5 in the quilt along, which I have named the Bike Ride Quilt Block.
Hi Friends! I know that you have been anxiously awaiting the next block in our Just For Fun Quilt Along!
You’ll notice that todays’ block is an illustration, not a photo. So there’s a story there. Which is actually not too interesting, it starts with me going out of town for 6 weeks then ends with camera problems *wink*.
In the end, I decided to go ahead and share the block on time as an illustration then come back at a later date and add all the pretty photos. I figured if I postponed the block I’d get a few angry emails and I’m just not in the “state of mind” right now to deal with angry emails LOL! I have made the block, they are just not photographed.
About the Just for Fun Quilt Along:
Each block in the Just for Fun Block of the month is named for something I like to do for fun. This month’s block is called Bike Ride because I’ve recently rediscovered a love of bike riding. The center of the block also reminds me of the spokes of a bike wheel.
This summer for our anniversary my husband and I got new bikes (yes, they are e-bikes, I have an autoimmune disease that makes regular bike riding stressful on my joints).
We’ve had a blast taking them out and exploring new places around the city. I mentioned above that it’s been a crazy 6 weeks. We’ve moved kids in and out of apartments and across the country. I’m tired LOL! It’s been nice to take a break from all the crazy and get out and go for a ride.
Before we get to the block directions, a bit of housekeeping:
Here is the Quilt Layout Diagram:
All fabrics are from the Blossom line from Riley Blake Designs, you can find it online HERE.
To see all the blocks shared so far in this series CLICK HERE.
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Cutting Directions:
Cut for one block (the quilt as shown has two blocks):
White Fabric:
4 pieces each 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
2 pieces each 4″ x 4″
Green Fabric:
4 pieces each 4″ x 4″
Blue Fabric (this fabric is called Bleached Denim and is the lightest of the blue fabrics as shown in quilt mockup):
4 pieces 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
2 pieces 4″ x 4″
Time needed: 1 hour.
Bike Ride Quilt Block Instructions – these instructions are for one block.
- Create Half Square Triangles
Using two 4″ x 4″ green and two 4″ x 4″ white fabrics, create 4 Half Square Triangles. Trim and square up the triangles to 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
- Repeat
Repeat step one this time using two 4″ x 4″ green fabrics and two 4″ x 4″ blue fabrics.
- Before you Assemble your Block
Before you begin assembly check that you have:
Blue 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ Squares, 4
White 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ Squares, 4
Green/White HST’s, 4
Green/Blue HST’s, 4 - Arrange the Blocks in Rows
Lay the blocks out as shown in the diagram in 4 rows with 4 blocks in each row.
Stitch row 1 together, followed by row 2, 3 & 4 - Sew the Rows Together
Stitch the bottom of row 1 to the top of row 2. Repeat until you’ve completed the entire block. It should measure 12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ when you’re done.
- Repeat steps 1-4
If you are making the quilt as shown in the diagram repeat steps 1-4 to create a second block.
Next time I’ll share the last block in the series, the large center block. I’ll then chat a little bit about assembly and give you some tips for finishing your quilt!
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I love your new bike! I’m hoping to get one next spring. I need an e-bike for the same reason you do! I am good for about seven miles on my trusted ‘steed’. Thanks for showing us this darling block and pattern! I have so much fabric and so many solids. This looks like it would be great in just solids! Have fun biking! And good luck in having children so far away–that’s like having your heart cut into thirds. It’s hard, but livable. We finally moved by one child.