Free Quilt Block: Bridges Curved Quilt Block
We are “sew” excited for our fourth book, Wonderful Curves Sampler Quilt Block Book! As with our other books, Contemporary Curved Quilts, One Wonderful Curve, and Mini Wonderful Curves, the focus is on easily cutting and sewing curves but with sampler blocks.
We love sampler quilts! They are so interesting to look at with each block having its own personality. We love the versatility of design and originality that come with color choices and layout options when working with 30 different blocks. We thought it would be fun to add curves to traditional blocks and to create some original blocks to mix in with traditional ones. We so enjoyed designing the 30 blocks in this book, which offer a fun mix of repeated elements, recognizable objects, and medallion style blocks.
Sample this free “Bridges” quilt block project from our Wonderful Curves Sampler Quilt Block Book below. This quilt block is a small piece of two larger quilts projects which can be viewed below.
Wonderful Curves Sampler Quilt Block Book
30 Blocks, 14 Projects, Endless Possibilities — $22.99
From sisters, Jenny Pedigo, Helen Robinson, and Sherilyn Mortensen comes this assortment of 30 quilt blocks – each with both curved and straight piecing. Featuring a total of 14 quilting projects consisting of three sampler quilts and 11 unique mix-and-match combinations, the beauty of the blocks is that there are endless possibilities for you to create your own original quilt designs! With an insightful section on how to use the Wonder Curve Ruler, also included are step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams, alternative color and layout suggestions, and more.
MATERIALS FOR 1 BLOCK
✢ 1 each 5″ x 20″ focus fabric in aqua, light purple, blue, dark purple each
✢ 1 fat quarter neutral background fabric
✢ Wonder Curve Ruler™ (WCR)
GENERAL CUTTING
From each aqua, light purple, blue, dark purple
focus fabric, cut:
✢ (4) 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ squares
From background fabric, cut:
✢ (8) 5 3/4″ x 5 3/4″ squares
Cut the Curves 
Refer to page 13 to cut the following Shimmer curves
with the WRC.
Aqua focus fabric: Shimmer A
From four 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ squares, cut four A curves.
Light purple focus fabric: Shimmer A
From four 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ squares, cut four
A curves.
Dark purple focus fabric: Shimmer A
From four 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ squares, cut four
A curves.
Blue focus fabric: Shimmer A
From four 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ squares, cut four
A curves.
Background fabric: Shimmer B
From eight 5 3/4″ x 5 3/4″ squares cut in half
diagonally, cut sixteen B curves
Sew the Curves
1. Lay out the following sets:
2. Position A on B, right sides together (RST), with
1/4″ of B extending beyond as shown. Holding one piece
in each hand, bring curved edges together as they feed
under the presser foot while stitching a 1/4″ seam (see
page 12). Repeat to sew all AB sets. Press seam towards A.
Square Up the Units
3. Square up the AB units to 4″ x 4″. Position WCR on
blocks as shown with the blue dots on curved seams.
Trim side and top. Rotate block and align trimmed edges
with 4″ marks and trim remaining fabric. Repeat for all
AB units.
Assemble the Block
4. Lay out units as shown. Sew to form rows. Press seams
open. Sew rows together. Press seams open.
Alternate Color & Layout Options
Quilts Projects Inside Wonderful Curves Sampler Quilt Block Book Using The Bridges Block
Mod Sampler Quilt
Finished size: 76″ x 91″
We love making monochromatic quilts and blocks! They always feel very organized. We really wanted this sampler quilt to feel as if the color was slowly moving around the quilt. It is still full-spectrum but very organized, which makes us very happy!
Dream Bigger Quilt
Finished size: 70″ x 84″
We love a good sampler quilt! This quilt will definitely remain on our “Top 10 Favorite Quilts” list. Creating all these awesome blocks was so fun and seeing them all come together in one quilt is quite satisfying—eye candy at its finest!
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