Shadow Block using 5" squares - Quilting Tips & Techniques with GourmetQuilter

This video shows how to make a Shadow Block using some 5" squares plus a shadow and background. The idea is that a light source is creating a shadow behind something that appears to be floating. The blocks measure 6" square so will finish at a 5 1/2" block when stitched into something.

[@tlsnana9539]

The darker fabrics make the blocks look like they’re 3-D. That is so interesting! I love it. And thank you for making these blocks so easy to understand.

[@cindymcfarland4686]

I have always loved the look of this block. It is a great technique to showcase large print novelty fabric and so easy to construct. I do not care to use precuts with pinked edges but sometimes it's unavoidable. Nice tutorial! Thank you for all you do.

[@a.killen7133]

Another great tutorial, thank you. This block looks really effective and your video and explanation makes it achievable for all levels of quilters. Love it.

[@sewfun196]

Thank you. I love your tutorials!

[@clombard7134]

Beautiful block! Thank you!

[@janestevens9973]

Loved this block. Thankyou

[@annetyszka6404]

Absolutely love this! Thanks for showing us how to make this block!

[@GourmetQuilter]

You are so welcome!

[@maryviti6799]

Hey Susan Claire, Enjoyed seeing a smaller project, thanks. Mary🍀

[@cindylamont6240]

Well done, very creative

[@lilacenterfitt3879]

Great tutorial, thanks!

[@kirana51]

Great tips! :-) Thank you for sharing

[@CraftyRoxx]

Thanks for the tutorial. This eould make a wonderful baby quilt.

[@carmenvazquez4338]

Wao excelente trabajo, gracias por compartir de sus conocimientos.

[@chrissywilmshurst2323]

Thank you so much for sharing that.

[@lorettaclinton6604]

Great idea! I think I’ll make an I spy quilt for my granddaughter!

[@sheryls7782]

Thank you. I didn't know what to do with small signature blocks.

[@mizaprilbradford8787]

Thanks for this tutorial

[@cherylbaney1287]

Great tutorial, thank you....An I-spy panel would make a wonderful baby quilt with your method!

[@jokemartien]

Thanks for this video;-)

[@megegert861]

I love this idea. You are so smart and creative! Is there a pattern laying out the sizing of the quilt pieces?

[@sherrywilliams1131]

Thank u very much!

[@sylviamaldonado2009]

Thank you so much

[@QuiltingYogini]

Great tutorial! Any suggestions for pressing the seams so that the blocks go together easily with seams butting?

[@susheela108]

What are the sashing dimensions?

[@janetmcelroy1404]

Making this now....❤

[@addelinebell6158]

Like this thanks

[@lenasidorova2014]

Благодарю!

[@Stoffmonster467]

This is a pattern for a man, my husband likes it.

[@sonjadez9712]

Can you use a different light diffusion? Instead of a 2” white, use 2 different shades??

[@carolspijker8519]

Could I sew onto plain bed spread once I've done all the blocks?

[@leslieschmidt9765]

Good tutorial, Susan-Claire. That was a clear explanation of how to deal with the pinked edges. I have the same machine as you are using, but I have a hard time using the ¼" foot, because of the wide feed dogs. My seams swerve at the ends. Yours seem to go straight out. Any hints?

[@anniequilts]

you just need to be careful when feeding the fabric through. When you get to about a half inch from the end, push the fabric toward the foot so it doesn't veery off or you can use a stylette . When you get about a half inch from the end, position the stylette up with the needle at the end of the patch being sewn. As you feed the last half inch into the needle, keep the stylette lined up with the needle. It is narrow so can go right up to the needle if you want as long as you are using a foot with an open front. As to veering off at the start, when you finish sewing a patch, continue to sew off to a 2 inch or so scrap of fabric and sew right to the end of that fabric. Leave it under the needle. When you start to sew your patch, lift the foot a bit and position your patch right up against the end of the scrap, which should position your patch right against the needle. This stops veering off at the start and also stops the needle/machine from trying to eat the start of a patch.

[@leslieschmidt9765]

@@anniequilts Thanks for the tips!

[@BattyJ1]

how wide is the sashing please

[@dlr9637]

Are the colored blocks plain colors? Can u do them with prints? Thank u. Wht size was the bigger white blocks?

[@GourmetQuilter]

HI, the coloured fabrics I used are tone on tone dotty fabrics - yes you can use prints. The sashing I added is cut 2 1/2" wide.

[@schooooly]

Lovely clear tutorial. Thank you. Did you mention what size to cut the sashing or is it just about 3" finished?

[@GourmetQuilter]

Hi, I cut the sashing 2 1/2" wide so it finishes at 2".

[@BattyJ1]

@@GourmetQuilter aha thankyou

[@susheela108]

The sashing looks like about 3” wide?

[@dancinginabundance]

2.5

[@susheela108]

@@dancinginabundance thank you!

[@bevgilby7073]

what size is your sashing. like how it looks.

[@GourmetQuilter]

Hi, I have cut the sashing 2 1/2" wide.