5-Minute Block Quilting

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Suzanne McNeill shows you how to achieve four different looks for your quilt using a fun and easy straight stitch 5-minute block technique.

[@SuzetteG316]

Just an FYI for those making this block - your middle piece MUST be 1/4" wider than the other two pieces of fabric. So... if you are using 5 X 10 for the two outside pieces, your middle piece must be 5 1/4 X 10 for this technique to work. Why it has not been corrected on the video after all this time I do not know. But I wanted to restate this (others have done so in the comments in past months and years, but it bears repeating every so often so folks see it before cutting up and wasting fabric.)

[@ornelladay2041]

Hi thank you for this, I have just ordered the book so hopefully the correct measurements will be recorded there. I was going to start cutting but I'll think i'll wait now until the book arrives.

[@sherrybishop6806]

@@ornelladay2041 please let me know where to order her books, can not on the link that they have on here.thank you

[@tracivilez6609]

Thank you Suzette for letting us know this. This is an important part of the tutorial, I think.

[@dianefutcher7166]

Thx SuzetteG316. It’s May 2021 n the details have still not been changed FYI

[@delmahockett1747]

@@sherrybishop6806 I found the book on Amazon and eBay 😀

[@littleluluscraps]

You are a quilting genius! I used to buy all your crafting books, I just got into quilting, lol, so now I'm hunting that stuff!

[@gracechilders4655]

You are a gifted quilter. Love,love, love the simplicity of your blocks.To me the designs are so so so complicated til I stumbled on you Miss Susan.Thank you for sharing!

[@freeman3479]

I must commend you for your creativity. I really appreciate your ease and tone as you explain your patterns. Thank God I found your channel ❤

[@Carylanne927]

I am sew enjoying your videos here on youtube. I have learned new techniques from some great quilters and designers of fabulous tools to help. I saw the 10 minute blocks many moons ago and love them. Will be looking forward to the new book coming soon I hope. Texas loves to quilt.

[@gabbybaker01]

I don't have the ability to go to quilting classes and you make it possible for me to envision myself doing more than just 9 patch or strip pieced quilts. Thank you so much.

[@matahati123]

I just bought my first sewing machine and it happen to be a sewing and an embroidery machine after fifty years,frankly i am a beginner,love to watch your work.

[@caroldean4417]

I love your voice, so soothing. It reminds me of my Grandmother who taught me how to sew. Thank you for helping me remember.

[@designoriginals123]

Thanks so much. The book is at the printer now, may not be available til later this summer though. I do not have an exact date, your local quilt shop may have it on pre-order.

[@designoriginals123]

Thank you, it's wonderful to hear from you..always like feedback on how instructions are written. The book is available for pre-order on the Design Originals site, should be in print by August.

[@designoriginals123]

Hello, The blocks can be made with many variations in sizes. The youtube shows the basic concept. The book gives definite dimensions for various sizes. I hope this helps.

[@ManyAngelsofMercy]

They are indeed so beautiful! Hopefully, I can make something like that one of these days! You make it look so simple! I am just a bit intimidated, but I would love so much to try it! Thank you so much for showing us!

[@318louise]

this is so easy and uncomplicated, i have never done a quilt before but your video has shown me i can do this, its so simple thank you.

[@pattypignatelli4217]

Can't wait to try this block. I'm a beginner and you make it look soooo easy!!

[@sandhyasudhir5456]

This was amazing. I am in love with your 5 minute and 10 minute blocks. Hope to make a few quick quilt tops really fast. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Suzanne, you are soooo clever! They are all beautiful, and so simple! I love the way you present your videos, too - very clear, and so friendly. Lovely!! Shoshi

[@cleopatra2016]

Love your 5-minute blocks. I look forward to trying them. I am just getting my sewing room organized so that I can my quilting journey. Thank you, this was very inspiring.

[@designoriginals123]

Enjoy your journey.

[@mariannebauer9174]

ClPatra

[@joanjetson55]

Very simple and VERY CLEVER! Great video; Thank you, Suzanne!

[@ellaruthliddle4316]

I never thought something that looks this amazing could be so simple. Thanks.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

I really love your tutorials, you make it so easy to follow!!!!!! Bravo......thank you so much

[@cc83jc85]

Thanks Suzanne- you make it look so easy! YOu are one of the few inspirational teachers I have seen- thanks so very much!! Still looking good and so easy! Cheers Marietta Brisbane!

[@lindatullock4104]

fantastic way to do your quilts quickly and looks fabulous

[@alwaysconfused1000]

I just found you and you have remarkable quilting skills..Please keep them comming!

[@nonniemom1]

This is seriously genius! Will definitely be getting your book. Thanks for posting.

[@nancyholmes1765]

Beautiful work, and very creative how you change them up

[@kimberlysimonson2107]

so how many total yards would it take to make a quilt...just trying to figure out dimensions.. I am a first timer quilter.. I have been making fleece baby blankets but have always wanted to quilt...this looks so easy to do and I love how you showed the different designs that you can make with this .

[@sherrywilson44]

This is something that the newbie hasn't seen before, thanks Iove it!

[@sandraeturnage2503]

I ordered this book on Tuesday and I got it in 2 days. I can't wait to get started.

[@PrabhatiDangui-t1c]

Lovely.... Explained soo well....may i know What king of middle layer is ued for bed quilts and baby quilts???

[@leonasmith6347]

Very nice I am a new sewer and am learning as I go you demonstrate the blocks very well.

[@Alessondra317]

Great video and block. It looks so much harder than it is!!! I will give this one a try. Cindy

[@margaretsigouin4489]

I lovve the 5 minutes blocks. I have been looking for an idea for my next quilt.

[@geethimanathunga8421]

Beautiful, easy, and quick technique, really fun. Thank you for sharing.

[@jcrow5427]

I like it more than the 10 minute block...I like you can do more different blocks. I'm off to buy your book right now.

[@ShreeShantadurgaCreations]

i lovered ur work. they are simple fantanstic. thank u so much for sharing it.

[@hanlinc1]

I really love your turorials, you have such beautiful work. I wish you would have someone else teach them, sorry, I have trouble following you or concentrating when you teach. God bless you!

[@jackiesmith1325]

Thank you for this tutorial. I haven’t seen anyone much tell how this is done but they will sale you their products.

[@DixieGirl9876]

Another great one Suzanne!

[@williemaepearson4011]

Beautiful blocks and you explained it so well thanks 4 sharing

[@stephani1972]

Suzanne- you are just a DOLL :) Thank you for sharing!

[@designoriginals123]

Each quilt requires different sizes of squares/rectangles to make the blocks. There are 12 different quilts in the book, plus the bonus of different settings. To get you started, the blue/green quilt on the video used 5 1/4" x 10" for large blocks or 2 7/8" x 5 1/4" for small blocks. Enjoy and thanks for asking. The book with variations will be available August 1st on the Design Originals website.

[@crousselle52]

What a great tutorial!! Especially for us newbies! So helpful and fun!

[@designoriginals123]

Thank you for the wonderful compliment....love that it inspired you!

[@IngridMijares]

Qué maravilloso bloque. Es mágico! Felicidades por tanta creatividad y gracias por compartir. Saludos desde Venezuela!

[@christafuget6943]

I really enjoy the five & ten minutes blocks.

[@mayshackme]

I am going to wait for this new book. I love her 10 minute,10 minute 2 . If fact love all of her books.So far I have 5 of her books. Made so many of her quilts. MaryMay

[@IdratherbeinHobbiton]

This is so neat! Thank you for showing us this technique, I will definitely be trying this for my mom's quilt. :)

[@jackiesmith1325]

I am so happy to learn this too! Not many will share these techniques but will show their elaborate quilts leaving us to wonder how in the heck they did that. I do appreciate her taking the time to do this so much.

[@designoriginals123]

Thank you, I just had someone else asking when the book would be available. Apparently they had the same problem you did. Thanks for your patience.

[@designoriginals123]

Thank you...I love doing them. ...and Texas does love to quilt!!

[@2lazy2date]

Very cool technique! I'll have to get your book, I want to see all the layouts!

[@annemacdonald36]

Love the quilts and how can I get the book on the 5 minutes book I live in Australia

[@robertdonolli3579]

what a wonderful idea! talent and inguinity beautiful fast and easy. thank you

[@DeeLightfulCo]

I've just stumbled on this video. I love anything made easy or easier. I relly like the way it is a straight stitch but looks curved. I am going to make this smaller. Are there specific ratios of the inner diamone piece to the two outer fabrics? Thanks Dee

[@Sasslette]

2 outside pieces measure 5in x 10in ( you could cut a layer cake in half) For the middle piece to work needs to be 51/4in wide by 10 in long. No matter what size the two outside pieces are the middle must be 1/4 in wider to work properly. E.G. 2 of 6" x 12' and one 61/4' x 12".

[@paulinemmoll1860]

Yep, that's how I finally got it to work. Thanks for validating what I found.

[@tdickersonbbcat]

+Sasslette Thank you so very much!! I would have been very upset having cut up a bunch of expensive material and it not work!

[@paulinemmoll1860]

+Tony Dickerson Whenever trying a new block, I always do a prototype to check everything out. You can use paper cut to the sizes you'll be using and not waste any of your fabric.

[@agnesminerva3381]

Sasslette thank you

[@newbeequilter]

+ Sassletter - Whoa! Thanks for pointing out these correct measurements. Yours is another reason why it pays to read the viewers' comments on tutorials.

[@mrschevymom53]

I ordered these books from the company in this ad, have been waiting for over a month. Not sure if you should order from there. Maybe check Amazon.com.

[@designoriginals123]

All of the quilting books should be available now on the d-originals website.

[@EGYPTQUILTS1]

all I can say is awesome, really I thought 10 minute blocks was great but to do so much, with just a little thought, I can't wait to show my friends your 5 minute technique, I did finis my 10 minute bkock quilt, but this is awesome! ps: my friends loved my 10minute block quilt.

[@yolandamessing1898]

Sassleltte thanks for the sizes!! Have been trying to find the book and none of the Quilt Stores I have contacted have it. With the sizes I will order the book on line for the rest of the info.

[@sheilagreenbaum6095]

I just bought the book, and so glad I watched the video, because the book is a little confusing. Would have liked the directions to be in color, but hopefully I learned enough from the video to be able to make a block and a quilt

[@sandiadger8354]

Fabulous!!! I'm so happy to have found you on YouTUbe

[@claresearle9941]

Wow, that is amazing! Thanks for sharing your awesome blocks.

[@gingerrogers9876]

Hi I have just watched your 5 min block quilt..I have so much fabric stached away after having 2 heart attacks i just was not intrested in sewing but you have got me wanting to have a try at your darling quilt blocks..what size were your blocks.??please ..i am itching to have a go at making a small quilt for my grandbaby...Thanks for sharing and insperation..Bless you heaps...Frenchpossum west australia..15/6/12

[@AbigailMotz123]

That quilt is so pretty

[@482milena]

I have used your 10 min block idea & purchased the book also LOVE them. Your instructions are very clear looks like another purchase again.where do I get it please? Need to make some runners as going overseas soon.thank you for showing us HOW TO DO such beautiful things. Klemzig Sth Aust

[@bam1760]

This would be great on a skirt or shirt. thanks for the ingenuity of this technique.

[@designoriginals123]

Thanks for you suggestion, hopefully we will be able to offer pdf versions of some of our books soon.

[@aliciamoralest2078]

Q maravilla de trabajos felicidades 👍👍gracias x compartirlos

[@cher6078]

PLEASE TELL ME WHAT SIZE SQUARES YOU WERE YOU USING!!! I LIKE YOUR SIZE. THANKS FOR SHOWING US HOW TO SEW THIS....

[@designoriginals123]

The books are available at some local quilt shops as well as Amazon or directly from the Design Originals website....thanks for asking.

[@designoriginals123]

Thanks so much, glad to know you love the books and have been making lots of quilts!!

[@designoriginals123]

There are several different sizes of blocks and quilts that can be done with this technique. All of the accurate dimensions are listed in each book. I intentionally planned for the point to not exactly touch the next seam, especially for beginning quilters... it is easier for them to have a tiny space after the point than to run the risk of catching the point inside the seam.If you are more experienced the pieces can be adjusted as desired.

[@onaemtnest]

I'm purchasing the book, however I would like to know are all the extra quilts, wall hangings and table runners exampled at the end of the video are they in the book or available somewhere? I have the "10 minute Block Book". I would recommend this book to anyone who would want to create complex looking block, but are oh-so-simple with Suzanne's wonderful instructions.

[@designoriginals123]

Thank you so much Marietta, what a wonderful compliment!

[@irishknitter7]

what a brilliant idea! how ingenious. can't wait to try this. thank you!

[@designoriginals123]

Apologies to all of those asking specific questions about measurements, total yardage and other serious quilting issues. Our quilting guru...Suzanne McNeill...has been traveling and giving classes and will be out of the office til the first of November. Hopefully, if you ordered the book you have received it and will find the answer to your question.

[@mykelb]

Hi Suzanne, Could one use already cut 10" squares from a layer cake to make the blocks? Seems like if they are all the same size, it would work.

[@eileenmolloy1471]

I know it has been a few years, but can you send me a link to this book? It looks great, I would like to try it.

[@designoriginals123]

Thanks guys, glad you love it....I am so sorry the book has not been released yet...but soon!

[@designoriginals123]

Any size square will work, I normally use 10 inch.

[@designoriginals123]

Thanks and I probably should have David, the KZbins are many times a companion to the books which have more complete information. I will keep it in mind for future videos....to show that extra step.

[@patriciaguevara8793]

Wow! That was so awesome! Now I know what I’m making next!

[@designoriginals123]

Thanks so much. I try to give clear instructions...it requires a little prep time but well worth it.

[@sld11]

I am talking about the bright blue with green dragonflies fabric (page 17 of Five Minute Quilt Block.book) If I am correct it says "tend the earth", however I have searched and cannot find it. Would you share where to order? Thank you.

[@designoriginals123]

Thank you, glad you like the technique and thanks for sharing.

[@designoriginals123]

Thanks for posting variations Debi.

[@dessieclare6015]

Oh my gosh how wonderful

[@applepansy]

Cute idea. But it would be really tough to hand quilt through all those layers in the triangles.

[@MadamSew]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial!

[@makepennycrafts6381]

Fantastic concept. I've ordered your book. To get me started what are the sizes of the rectangles

[@designoriginals123]

Each quilt design uses different sizes of squares. Then the squares are sewn together to create different versions and styles of beautiful quilts. Please refer to the detailed instructions in the book for any specific quilt. Best wishes. Suzanne

[@mayshackme]

I too ordered this book a month ago. Got a letter saying out of stock.10 days ago. Might rebuy from Amazon.. MaryMay

[@davidpottinger7732]

OK I tried the pattern BUT you have to make the block you fold in half a 1/4" wider or when you turn it to make the triangle the top part comes out 1/4" short. I don't understand why you don't show that. OR am I doing something wrong? Great block. thanks

[@designoriginals123]

I'm so sorry, did they offer to backorder for you?

[@agventure1]

We had trouble with it because we used 5x7 pieces and the triangular piece hung down below the bottom of the larger main piece. Also the bottom points of the triangle did not meet the outside edges of the large main block. We found the pieces had to be at least 4x8 for it to work right for us. I'm wondering if it has to be even measured pieces, not 5x7 or 8x11. Try it with paper or scraps before you cut your pieces for this one!

[@babygarmon8417]

I am new at quilt making. Do you sew the block seam on the left or the right. I made 4 but I am not getting the curve.

[@MightyJoeYoung88]

Thanks for this tip it will save me making the same mistake. Can't wait to try this technique :)

[@wendyparks3589]

i cut my fabric 4 1/4 by 8 and and 4 x 8. the triangle came out ok meeting at top... but when i tried to sew the blocks together in a pinwheel, i found that i had to cut 1/2 inch from length to make them fit and be the same size. What did i do wrong?

[@josellemarsh2243]

I did this but after I stitched one seam and open it up to the (small folded blue block) the middle block had extra fabric that needed to be trimmed off, why? What size are your 3 strip blocks ??

[@MulberryMillie]

This technique is fascinating, thank you.

[@mayshackme]

Yeppy got my book today. Now I am a HAPPY SEWER

[@jacquelineemond5012]

I'm a bit confused. Why the 1/4 gap at the bottom? (triangle). When I piece the 3 together, I have this 1/4 in. gap. Does this mean I have to square all blocks before sewing? This can change the size of the blanket considerably. Unless there is something I didn't understand. I did exactly what you said on the video....

[@Murnas1]

Jacqueline Emond Linda Smith posted above that you need to cut the middle piece wider by the amount of the seam allowance. I cut up a bunch and the middle piece is like your...1/4" off at the top/bottom however you look at it. I can't find anywhere in the book that it states that. Grrrr