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    Home » Quilts » Free Patterns

    Bike Ride Quilt Block; Just for Fun Quilt Along

    Updated: Sep 30, 2020 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 3 Comments

    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!

    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:

    Star Quilt Block of the Month

    All fabrics are from the Blossom line from Riley Blake Designs, you can find it online HERE.

    UPDATE:

    Now that the Quilt Along is over, you can purchase a PDF with all of the Quilt Block in ONE document. It includes all of the blocks shared in the series in an “easy to print” format.

    You don’t need to sign up for this quilt along! Just pop into the blog on the dates the blocks are posted (listed on this printable sheet).  If you want I’d LOVE for you to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Then you’ll be sure never to miss a post! (Plus we have lots of fun quilt projects here all year)

    Love to Quilt? Please join us in our Quilt Fun Facebook Group!

    Cutting Directions:

    Cut for one block (the quilt as shown has two blocks):

    White Fabric:

    4 pieces each 3 ½″ x 3 ½″

    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 ½″ x 3 ½″

    2 pieces 4″ x 4″

    Time needed: 1 hour.

    Bike Ride Quilt Block Instructions – these instructions are for one block.

    1. 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 ½″ x 3 ½″

    2. Repeat

      Repeat step one this time using two 4″ x 4″ green fabrics and two 4″ x 4″ blue fabrics.

    3. Before you Assemble your Block

      Before you begin assembly check that you have:
      Blue 3 ½″ x 3 ½″ Squares, 4
      White 3 ½″ x 3 ½″ Squares, 4
      Green/White HST’s, 4
      Green/Blue HST’s, 4

    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
      Layout of the block assembly

    5. 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 ½″ x 12 ½″ when you’re done.

    6. 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!

    Star Quilt Block of the Month

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    1. Dondi Murdock says

      September 23, 2019 at 11:35 am

      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.

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    2. catherine A deecher says

      June 02, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      Dear Melissa
      I participated in the BOM “just for Fun ” quilt, however , I missed the center block instructions, I was away and I missed it completely, is there any way you can send me a link for the final center quilt,
      thank you
      cathy deecher

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      • Melissa Mortenson says

        June 04, 2020 at 3:06 pm

        The easiest way to see all of the block instructions is to use the search box at the top of the blog. Just type “just for fun” and all of the blocks will show up.

        Reply

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