This fun quilt block fromFat Quarter Shopon Youtube is the perfect beginner-friendly quilt for the weekend.

Its one of my favorite patterns to make, as it looks so pretty.

So, if youre still looking for a weekend quilt to make, I strongly recommend this quilt pattern!

Gretchen Quilt Block Tutorial

Image credits: Fat Quarter Shop via Youtube

Watch the video tutorial below to learn the step by step instructions.

Now, take one fabric A square and one fabric B square.

Put them right sides together, and draw a line from corner to corner.

Trimming the half-square triangles for the gretchen quilt

From that line, draw another two lines, 1/4 away from the center.

Stitch on the outer lines, then cut directly to the center line.

After this, press towards the darker fabric.

Assembling the gretchen quilt block

Make four of these, then trim them down.

After this, stitch on that line, remove the pins, and trim a 1/4 away.

Press into one side, then press open.

Repeat these and make a total of four units per block.

For each block, make a total of sixteen 2 finished half-square triangles.

Step 3

Now, start assembling the block into quadrants.

Lay down the pieces according to the free pattern, sew them together, and then press.

Make four of these.

After this, assemble the unit, laying the blocks according to the free pattern.

Sew these together, and press.

Gretchen Quilt Block Tutorial