Are you looking for a unique quilt block that is easy enough for beginners?

This optical illusion quilt block fromTulip Squareon YouTube is just perfect!

Its fun and simple to do, and its a nice break from all those traditional quilt patterns.

Optical Illusion Quilt Block Tutorial

Image credits: Tulip Square via Youtube

So, if youre looking for a unique pattern for a change, give this one a try!

Put them right sides together, draw a line diagonally, and sew on both sides of that line.

Cut it right in the middle afterward and press open.

Assembling the first unit for the optical illusion quilt block

Next, take the palest color, place it at the bottom, then a medium-light at the top.

Sew these three pieces together, then press open.

Cut the two corners off, then press them open.

Assembling the optical illusion quilt block

Step 2

Now, lay the pieces according to the image below.

Once done, sew these pieces together with a 1/4 seam, then press towards the outside.

Place the remaining medium and dark fabric on top and bottom, sew them together, then press.

Optical Illusion Quilt Block Tutorial

For the corners, take the last two pieces, then add a white square on each.

Sew these white squares diagonally, cut the corners off, then press.

After this, Add the two units on each side, then sew them together to complete the block.

Optical Illusion Quilt Block Tutorial