10 Minute Blocks & Quick Tricks

Suzanne McNeill demonstrates fast and easy quilting techniques, 10-Minute Blocks and Twist & Turn, from the floor of the Houston Quilt Festival 2010l

[@nancydublin9666]

Each quilter has a different personality that is transparent in their quilting. Your color schemes are beautifully rich looking, plus your unique patterns that are uncomplicated just illustrate what's inside of you. True beauty. Thank you for sharing your methods, skills, and love of quilting. Like many people listed below, I love what you bring to the table! Awesome. :)

[@carolynmills513]

I know this is 10 years old, but just getting started and you may have changed my life! This is AWESOME! I would never have picked this because I thought it would be too fussy. I might actually go cut my first quilt piece! Up til now, I am just watching videos.

[@gracechilders4655]

Susan McNeil,you are amazing.Your tutorial 5/10 minute quilt blocks are so beautiful. Will try one of them 😂,but nervous.These are different from quilts of old? Also current & simple.I noticed color combinations,making each quilt unique! 😲 Wow! I can learn from you! I didn't just want to jump into something without the knowledge of color/ fabric combination.Thank you Suzanne McNeil!

[@Hoppyfrog8]

My mom & I were making 3-D bow ties like this back around 1997. Whats old is new again. Love it.

[@ChitraJo]

MOst of the videos hav complicated templates and designs......But ur video ...wow....amazing simple designs & technique....i am totally new to this concept. thank u soo much for sharing....!!!!

[@zeldafitzg1]

My first quilt used the 10-minute block idea with layer cake fabric. Turned out beautifully for a first effort! Thank you Suzanne.

[@kv015]

Ordered both books and just made a quilt in an afternoon using this method. Love it for fast and still good looking quilts. Thank you for such a great idea.

[@80657]

I have purchased a few of your quilt books including the twist and turn quilt book. I have just finished the quilt top to the "Twister" throw quilt using Moda "Through the Years" collection. Super super easy and very pretty even with using just the 2 colors of light and dark as I did. I'm waiting on my backing and batting to start hand quilting. Thank you for your awesome work. God bless.

[@DenieceGore]

I just love your smile I can see the passion you have in every pattern. I am a beginner and would love your books. My mind is going round and round thinking of how I can do them and cover my beds with all newly made quilts. I love to sew. Thank you for sharing.

[@stew9stew]

designs & color combo is so modern & bright! this way of piecing seems so easy & fun I'll do it for the many thinner 5" fabric squares I have! glad I saw this!!!

[@koalasez1200]

Tutti fruitti and the others could almost mimic crocheted granny afghan squares - remember those? Just add a black border around each square. Heck of a lot faster than crocheting and changing colors. Took me along time to do that 40 years ago; not sure I could do it again! What a great quick lesson. Thank you :)

[@diannetabor]

That was mind-blowing! Even got my DH's attention and HE wants to meet you. Totally awesome

[@amyfratto8496]

I tried this recently and it was awesome! I was even able to sew a block with my 4 year old twins around. I love the cathedral look and this made it so easy and quick!

[@DeenaNolan]

Beautiful... I am fixing to start my first ever quilt and I am so glad I came across your videos... You make it look so easy...

[@sherrybishop6806]

Just wanted you to know it was one of the easiest quilt blocks I have ever done. So very simple I went exactly as you showed worked out perfectly thank you so much

[@MattSparrow]

I know how I am going to spend my friday nights for the next several months. Pumping out quilts in an hour... LUVIT!

[@aratibhatia]

Thanks Suzanne for sharing your ideas! You make this look so easy to do! Love your enthusiasm ... very expressive explaining ... & your smile :)

[@rondabergeron4414]

I took your advice and tried it again. I finally got it. It looks great and is very easy, Now that I watched it over several times. I'm slow on the uptake I guess. Thanks for encouraging me to give it a try. Thanks for the videos as well. 😀

[@lindathompson711]

Love the blocks. Please go slower next time and don't have other fabric under. It makes it very confusing. Going out to purchase book right now.

[@adelmarie58]

You are one the most congenial women I know. And you can help one going forward. Thank you very much.

[@marshapearson4546]

You make me look like a pro, hehehehe love your tutorials and your books and I am one of the hardest people to grasp things until I ran into you. Thank YOU!!! Starting my third quilt.

[@lsammeli]

I am brand new to the quilt world and I just tried your 10 Minute Blocks technique. I ordered the book a couple of days ago but couldn’t wait to try it. The first block took me about 45 minutes! I had to turn my iPad upside down and stop and start the vid to get the placement right. Hope to get better and faster: I LOVE the look! Thanks for the tute~

[@KaySkywalker]

I just ordered the book. I can't wait to receive it. I just bought my first sewing machine and have been looking for something easy to make.

[@Carylanne927]

wow this is wonderful! I love easy block construction. Thank you for showing these beautiful quilts

[@DudyWudy]

I LOVE your accent!!! Also your beautiful friendly manner makes it easy to watch & learn. Thankyou

[@alisonmary1443]

Didn't want that video to end, so good.

[@iamjustonemom1950]

I have made 2 of these great quilts, with strip pieced squares. They were done in low volume shabby chick prints and they were gorgeous. Wish there was a way to post some pics. Easy, fast, and BEAUTIFUL.

[@SnuzyPete]

Outstanding Idea! Thank you so much for sharing this technique, Suzanne. I am anxious to give it a try. I am just a beginner when it comes to quilting and this looks like something that, as you said, anyone could do. Super! Hugs, Suzy

[@TheMiranda8421]

Beautiful and seems simple enough for a beginner like me. Love your smile, too! So encouraging :)

[@monaquilts4679]

Very nicely done so anyone can understand.

[@desireephillipps9467]

Suzanne you are awesome. Awesome and generous. Thank you.

[@designoriginals123]

Thank you, it is very simple ....you'll be making beautiful quilts in no time.

[@suestrech4056]

This is fabulous! Looks like very expensive quilts. Love them.

[@TheNanaweaver]

I use this alot, love it, Suggestion if you take 3 prints or solids and 2 background you can make a perfect bow tie. Just make sure the blocks are the same color for the ends and the center. Just lay out the 4 squares with `1 solid 1 print on top and on bottom opposite colors. Makes prefect bow tie.

[@lainiehill5959]

I have found that using a 1/4 inch seam on the general construction is great & then when sewing together the pieces where you have to work in the center pocket ; use a scant 1/4 inch seam, because it is less likely to "catch" the pocket fabric making a pucker in your diamond which really will tic you off!! I can get it down to 8 minutes without messing up the middle. ( using the scant 1/4 inch seam) My friend tried it too & she agreed.

[@designoriginals123]

Wonderful, I agree...foolproof. I know, I am so sorry, the publish date was delayed.From what I understand Fox Chapel will have it ready to ship out on the 10th of this month.

[@designoriginals123]

Thanks, not everyone does...it's my Texas twang. I appreciate your very nice comments.

[@MrBrandysblues]

They look wonderful ! An not real complicated I hope for newbie like me. I'd love to make one an have it look even close to that nice. Very Nice !

[@kraftygayle9718]

Thank you. Hope you will be at the next Manchester, NH. Quilt show . Thank you 😊 so much.

[@designoriginals123]

@pugluverr Most of the quilts I make with this process are 10" squares. That is because I use the Layer Cake Collection of squares from Moda Fabrics. I also use the 5" squares from their Charm Collection. As long as all the blocks are the same size they can be any measurement. Happy quilting!

[@frances6827]

what a fabulous book with treasureful of easy projects (mine is coming soon!) I like using 10" blocks.

[@designoriginals123]

They sound so beautiful, glad to hear you created something you love using this technique.

[@designoriginals123]

We luvit too! You will never have to suffer through cold weather again....a quilt will always be within an arms reach.

[@vasallese]

I love your quilts!!!!

[@designoriginals123]

Very interesting , I love the 3D bow tie quilts...such a fun shape.

[@0SabrinaTheAwesome0]

woah! I'm going to have to try this!! I'm in Quilting in 4-H this year, this will really come in handy!

[@marionrowan3630]

Looks easy enough, however I am very on hands I need to be able to it demonstrated at a reasonable pace and then I have no problem duplicating. This will tell me if I will enjoy Quilting as a craft I am willing to dedicate all my new spent time to. I am savvy in Cake deco, Sewing, Art & Crafts, scrapping and many other projects. I hesitate to invest in a lot of money if I cannot handle the more intricate patterns beyond the very basics.

[@designoriginals123]

Thanks for letting me know, I love this technique too...glad you were successful with it..and your first time! That's great.

[@designoriginals123]

@AhmaAhpa1 The pattern book '10 Minute Blocks' is available on the Design Originals website as well as amazon, many of your local quilt shops carry them as well.

[@RuRaynor]

That's cool! I love fast blocks, but most of the time they are very wasteful (involve cutting off a lot of fabric). This one doesn't waste anything- I like it.

[@designoriginals123]

Thank you! You can order from the Design Originals website, if you have access to Amazon they carry it as well.

[@designoriginals123]

Thanks for the tip Lainie...I'm impressed...down to 8 minutes!!

[@rondabergeron4414]

Wonderful!!!!!!! Keep them coming.

[@maxineprice930]

Love all your tutorials

[@designoriginals123]

@RoozleRay I love fast blocks too, you're so right ...no waste is a a real plus!

[@designoriginals123]

@jabonra The books are online at the Design Originals website, just google Design Originals. Amazon also carries some of the books. Thanks for your interest.

[@designoriginals123]

You're welcome, thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it.

[@designoriginals123]

@0SabrinaTheAwesome0 It will, you can share it with others and be the star quilter!

[@LadyShyye]

This is beautiful and easy! Thanks for this! New quilter! :-D

[@carolynbuxton9462]

Wow this is awesome and so easy. Thank you for sharing, I have ordered your books :)

[@user-sz6ct8lj6e]

Очень красивое покрывало! Спасибо за урок!

[@armeniaitalia4]

Hello.. I always wanted to learn pach work,,, Thank you so much for this videos,,, I am so happy,,, will try soon:)

[@priscillagregory2374]

have made several 10 minute blocks for project linus ...this will make them more exciting ...

[@designoriginals123]

Satin is a little trickier to work with....but it would make a beautiful center. You can do it!!

[@DeeLightfulCo]

I just stumbled on your channel. Love this technique. Going to try it soon. I just have to figure out the size for king size quilt.

[@WhatsCookinItalian]

very talented my dear you should do more of these video's love this one!

[@RAE5558]

Love your organization. Really cute design and steps easily explained in the demo. BTW, Your hairstyle is so attractive :}

[@michelecennamo5695]

Love it and your spirit!! I hope I can do this one day!!

[@lmautz1]

How creative! Wish I could get an idea like that. Hope you do well with the books and patterns.

[@designoriginals123]

@ChitraJo Not complicated at all! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it.

[@designoriginals123]

Ah...yes there is always hope. Don't be afraid to try....happy quilting!

[@designoriginals123]

Thank you, some pattern packs are available on the Design Originals website.

[@37QueenB]

this is sooooo cool and easy to understand too.

[@designoriginals123]

Thank you Marsha..good for you 3 quilts!!

[@laurielaramiecoleman563]

I have made 3 quilts using the 10 minute block. It's foolproof. I love it. Not able to find the 5 minute block book anywhere!!!! Where can I find it?

[@designoriginals123]

Thanks for asking, it might be helpful to watch the video several times to see where the fold is placed. Try pausing the video to lay out the pieces and check that your direction is the same as mine. Wish I could be more helpful, I'm sure you're block will turn out wonderful.

[@designoriginals123]

@KaySkywalker Thank you, I love this technique...so easy. You are going to have so much fun!

[@designoriginals123]

@missvisi You are most welcome, I do have some other youtube videos for quilting...and books, no videos at this time.

[@LUCINDA2789]

I Made two of theses quilt the quilting was not that easy for me but I think they came out good I'm going to try the smaller block so the quilting well come out better for me.

[@marilyntrent3516]

Thank you and love the quilt designs. I do think it would be very helpful if you did take each step at first a little slower and show the steps. Very confusing for first time-new quilters and from some of the comments, even for more experienced. Only saying this because tutorials as SO very helpful, and appreciate your doing them. I have 10-Block book 1 and 2 and want to purchase the Twist and Turn. Thank you

[@conniekapferer1809]

+Marilyn Trent ,I just kept replaying it till I got it. Very nice block and really is nice how it comes together. Good luck !!!

[@003bmj]

Hi this is fabulous, I am new to quilting and wanted to know if when you first sew the 2 squares to the folded square, do you sew it with the folded part up or down. I just tried to make it and it didn't work. Not sure what i did wrong.

[@lorineltner6193]

liking the 10 minute quit not good at math but love the big 6 block what size for a queen size bed. I need a fast quilt my daughter is having back surgery and i need a fast quilt for a gift for her 16 week recovery gift. thank you.

[@80657]

Ok I have to make every one of these lol. Can I make them all out of a layer cake? I have a lot of layer cakes in my sewing room lol.

[@TheSewingSwan]

I love it! I wonder why don't you guys upload more videos1

[@conservativetothecor]

I want that book. Awesome

[@designoriginals123]

@diannetabor Thanks, I agree... an awesome technique!

[@DixieQ1]

Thank you so much

[@Culinarycookie]

Very nice technique..

[@EGYPTQUILTS1]

thanks so much for sharing

[@hfreedomm2000]

You are awesome! Thanks for the tips! ;)

[@cynthiamendez9189]

love this! what size are those squares? are they 10"? could u make them with other sized squares too??

[@user-zw8ke4kz7f]

Очень понравилось .Сама тоже увлекаюсь лоскутным шитьем ,но такую технику не видела .Где бы такую книгу найти ?

[@frances6827]

is there a seam on the center of the diamonds (because i don't see it on the completed ones)?

[@designoriginals123]

@BrooklynNaomee thank you, I love that...it's a pretty WOW technique! Hope it makes quilting a breeze for you.

[@annarasmussen7392]

Jeg hader edderkopper J

[@designoriginals123]

@kv015 Glad to hear of your success with the method, I love it too. Thanks for purchasing the books, much success on your quilts!

[@designoriginals123]

Thank you!

[@designoriginals123]

@Carylanne927 You're welcome...happy quilting.

[@designoriginals123]

All of the quilting books are available from our website. d-originals Some of the books are also sold on Amazon.

[@designoriginals123]

Origami?...great idea. Also, great idea... another method of picking up fabric....sorry, obviously wasn't even thinking...thank you.

[@designoriginals123]

@missvisi Thanks ..hope you enjoy the books!

[@natashaecharles]

Just ordered the book on Amazon :)