“Time Waits for No One” Free 10-inch Quilt Block Pattern
The Time Waits for No One quilt block is block ten of the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge. This free quilt block pattern features several Quarter Square Triangles and was designed by Karen Walker.
It’s a new month, which means new block patterns for the 2024 Riley Blake Designs Quilt block challenge!
As a reminder, a new block pattern will be shared here each week. April has no catch-up week, so you get four new block patterns this month.
Three block patterns will be shared in May, and the surprise finishing instructions for the quilt will be available on May 28th. I will “try” to have my quilt done by the end of May to share with all of you. Fingers crossed!
Block ten of the challenge is called “Time Waits for No One” and is designed by Karen Walker.
It features a lot of Quarter Square Triangles! The pattern uses the same piecing method that I used when I created my Quarter Square Triangles.
Quilting Tip!
Unlike Half-Square Triangles, I prefer to trim my Quarter-Square Triangles closed. To do this, I open up the triangle and press the seam, then refold the piece and trim it with a ruler.
Since there is not as much wiggle room with Quarter-Square Triangles (also called QST) as with Half-Square Triangles (also called HST) when trying to keep things centered, trimming the block closed helps you keep that “x” in the middle of the block, right in the center.
In the past, when I trimmed QST open, I ended up with a block that was not square from the center.
How to Trim Quarter Square Triangles
I am using the Triangle Trim Ruler by Quilt in a Day. It comes in multiple sizes, I have the larger size but if you primarily sew smaller triangle blocks, you’ll be ok with the 6 1/2″ ruler. To use this ruler, find the size you want to trim your block to. Then, place the stitching line under the ruler’s line (the stitching line, NOT the edge of the fabric) and trim the two sides.
Open up the block and press again.
You’ll need to trim the dog’s ears off the corners after you open up the block.
About the Block
I created my quilt block using greens and blues from my Tulip Cottage fabric collection. I’ve been keeping a close eye on the color balance of my quilt to ensure an even distribution of all the colors in the line. I love that, at this point, I can see the quilt coming together!
You can find Tulip Cottage fabric at the following locations. I have been sewing my quilt with a fat quarter pack of fabric, and so far, I’ve had enough fabrics for each block. Just if you’re looking for a jumping-off point as far as fabric requirements are concerned.
How to Get the Pattern
Simply fill out this form, and we will email you a copy of the pattern. You can also get the quilt blocks from Riley Blake if you prefer.
Additional Fabric Ideas
Riley Blake is creating their example quilt with Confetti Cotton solids fabrics. I love the modern vibe that solid fabrics give to a quilt.
By contrast, you can see the BIG difference that fabric choice makes when creating your quilt! The block below was made with Huckleberry Saltbox fabrics by Karen Walker. With a simple change of fabrics, the block goes from modern to traditional with a primitive vibe! So cool, right?
2024 Challenge Blocks
Here are all of the block patterns shared to date in the 2024 challenge.
- Block 1: Vintage Delight Block Pattern
- Block 2: Sparkle & Shine
- Block 3: Daylesford
- Block 4: Framed Star
- Block 5: Dazzle
- Block 6: Bloom Where You’re Planted
- Block 7: Star Crossed
- Block 8: Glisten
- Block 9: Woven Together
- Block 10: Time Waits for No One
- Block 11: Square Pegs
Are you guys sewing along? Are you caught up? What fabric are you using for your quilt? I’d love to hear, just leave a comment below!
