Free Tutorial - 3D Big Block Baby Quilt

[@moirae.anderson7079]

I totally disagree with the previous comment - your instructions were very clear and precise and I liked that you gave options of how to use the different rulers. The fabric colours are hardly rocket science to follow, but extremely effective nonetheless, so do not be discouraged by adverse comments. Most of us really appreciate your time and effort in giving us your ideas and skills and I, for one, like your style! I tend to work in much the same way as you, using fabrics in whatever pleasing way I can in an improv manner and the quilt was amazing. Well done indeed☺️😊

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks so much Moirae! I really appreciate your kind words and support. I think sometimes people forget that we are not professionals and we're just doing this for fun and to share our passion for sewing and quilting with others. Thanks again!

[@nanasloves]

Amen sista!!!

[@nanasloves]

Oh my gosh, that is darling for a baby!

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Nana! I love the three dimensional effect and scaling it up for a baby made a lot of sense to me. I hope you will give this a try. Thanks for watching.

[@susanscheffel5008]

Love the optical illusion of this block and the very clear instructions you provided.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Susan!

[@wilycat5290]

I've seen this block/quilt before but never with a good explanation of the fabric color placement. Yours is excellent. Thank you for the video 😊👍💕

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Glad you enjoyed it Wily Cat! I hope you will give the pattern a try.

[@brigahIllN]

Oh Michelle... I love the work you do and the creative ideas you have. I've been wanting to try this particular block for a while, but never trusted myself to get the illusion right. Your clear instructions have inspired me to finally give it a try! Thank you so much for sharing...❤

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Brigah! I hope you give this a try! I have complete faith in you. Take your time and enjoy the process. Thanks for watching!

[@bethkoch11]

This was very clearly explained. Once upon a time I made a small quilt using Missouri Star's "Rhombus" template, with a similar design, but the blocks are not hollow on that one. The pattern called for assembling the blocks in columns which was a new concept for me, but it turned out pretty nice. The big blocks on your quilt really make a statement, so I think I'd like to try it.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Beth - good to hear from you. I haven't tried the rhombus shape before - I'll have to take a look. I hope you will give this one a try. Columns, rather than rows, is a bit of a leap, but once you get started, it makes sense. Hope all is well with you.

[@omisfavorites1054]

Excellent tutorial! I love 3D blocks. I’d love to make a couple of bed size quilts with these blocks. You’ve given me the confidence to make the attempt. Thank you!!

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Go for it! And let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy!

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Michelle...I'm a very newbe quilter...your information and instructions were perfect...thank you❤❤

[@bitspiecesquilting]

I'm so glad Loretta! If you ever have any questions about any of my patterns, don't hesitate to send me an email. I'm happy to help.

[@RaquelWright-r7u]

A very intricate and challenging design but yet so simple. I love it and you did a very good job. Thanks for sharing. I like to challenge myself

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Raquel! It was really fun to design and I love the 3D effect. Thanks for watching.

[@ah7smpa853]

I just found your channel. Love the giant hollow cube. I made it for a new granddaughter. It was so fun to make. Would have been easier if you had given the width of the background strip but I got it close enough and it turned out beautiful but not quite flat. I'll email you a picture, I'm so proud of it. Thanks.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thank-you so much for sending the photo of your quilt! It looks great! I love the border you added - it looks like a ribbon around the blocks. And the background is a great colour. I double checked the pattern and the width of the background strip is in the cutting directions - 9 3/8. I'm glad you were able to make it work - it really is beautiful!

[@ah7smpa853]

@@bitspiecesquilting Thanks for the reply. I want to do it again. Maybe a larger quilt. It was so much fun.

[@Carylanne927]

Yummy, I'm so happy to have found you yesterday. I have wanted to do a tumbling blocks quilt for 30+ years. Your easy to listen to voice and well thought out process is going to put me in a spin to finish the reverse Iris chain sooooon. like your baby challenge as well. Thanks, I have subscribed.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks so much Carylanne! And don't forget to get the free patterns from my website (www.bitsandpiecesquilting.com). So glad you found my channel and that you are enjoying it.

[@balistichristie]

Thanks so very much for this tutorial and pattern!! You are awesome! I absolutely love the 3D block but all the patterns I found were for tiny little blocks and i didn't want to sew all of those tiny pieces, so I was so pleased to find you and your most excellent tutorial. I'm going to try a twin size quilt using your big block pattern! You have inspred me! Please keep the tutorials coming! 😊❤😊

[@bitspiecesquilting]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video and pattern! I hope you have fun making your quilt. Thanks for watching.

[@jennymccarthy9803]

spent days deciding next baby quilt .... will attempt this one as I love illusion quilts in any size! Thank you for the downloads.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Jenny - I hope you enjoy the pattern and don't hesitate to let me know if you have any issues. Thanks for watching.

[@alexandrawellington8028]

Very fun and dramatic quilt!! I really enjoy Carol's channel too xx

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Alexandra. I hope you give this one a try.

[@shellylefranc3364]

On my to do list. Thank you for the pattern and tutorial. I am prepared and ready to tackle this later.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Shelly! Reach out if you have any issues or questions. Thanks for watching.

[@zorina831]

I love your tutorials. Can’t wait to try this

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Zorina! I hope you will give this a try - and don't forget to get the free PDF download from my website at: www.bitsandpiecesquilting.com

[@marjorysaklou1666]

Thank You. You made this so clear!

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Marjory! I hope you will give this a try.

[@carolinasmith3288]

You are great thanks!

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Carolina! I hope you give this one a try. Thanks for watching.

[@karenwood7393]

Good morning, have you come up with a bonus project using your 2 inch hourglass squares? Love the idea and I have made several to get started. Thank you, love your tutorials in using up scraps.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Karen - there are a few projects on my website and KZbin channel for these pieces. Check out the video called The Ultimate Bits & Pieces (kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2XCiodnf8ZspNE). It talks about two different pattern options (Square Dance and Stars on Parade - both on my website). There is also the table runner pattern called The Bonus Project (kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIG2hmWle5ypY6M). I hope you will check them out!

[@annsimmons3367]

This is beautiful! ❤ if you ever start feeling that it’s hard to hold your long ruler without slipping, my husband bought me a clamp that works perfect and it’s not so much pressure on my shoulder and hand to press down on the ruler.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Ann - I've seen those and they look really useful. I'm grateful for my up-down desk so I can adjust the height as needed when I'm cutting. I hope you give this pattern a try!

[@susanmurai4110]

Here from Conquering Mount Scrapmore! Enjoyed your tutorial. Thank you!

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Susan and welcome! I hope you will download the pattern from my website and give it a try.

[@quiltingforthesoul]

Very pretty. I’m new to your channel I’m enjoying your videos. Thank you for sharing your time with us. God bless you and your family have a blessed evening.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Welcome! And thanks so much for watching. You can download this pattern for free from my website at www.bitsandpiecesquilting.com. I hope you find other enjoying and inspiring videos. Best wishes!

[@quiltingforthesoul]

@@bitspiecesquilting Thank you 🙏🏾 so much.

[@tinaneely1]

I just found you today and I anxious to try this quilt. Thank you.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Tina and welcome! The free pattern is on my website at: www.bitsandpiecesquilting.com. Let me know if you have any questions or issues. Thanks for watching!

[@anjamaas7140]

Thank you for sharing! I will defenitely make this one. I think this is a cute gift for a baby.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Anja - let me know if you have any questions.

[@RaquelWright-r7u]

My very first time making the 3D hollow cube block and it turned out very good! I wish I could send the picture

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Raquel - I'm so glad to hear that it worked out!! I'd love to see a photo - if you would like to share, I'd love to see it. You can email me at: [e-mail].

[@buckleybets]

I love this design and your video. Thank you.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks BB! I hope you get the free pattern from my website (www.bitsandpiecesquilting.com) and give this a try! Thanks for watching.

[@Joy-eq6qg]

This is a very nice block! Since we're looking for a new great-grandchild before the end of the year, think this will be very nice for him/her (gender not known). The only problem I see in making this quilt is laying it out on the floor; I'm too old & stiff to get up & down. Thanks for very nice tutorial.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Joy - thanks for your note, and congratulations on the great-grandchild! Hopefully the pattern instructions are clear enough that you don't have to lay it out on the floor - I was just using the floor as my "design wall" while designing the quilt. Best wishes!

[@anncantlin9710]

Absolutely beautiful

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Ann! I hope you will download the pattern from my website - www.bitsandpiecesquilting.com. Best wishes!

[@evelynlafargue504]

Beautiful ❤

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Evelyn! I hope you will get the pattern from my website and give it a try. Thanks for watching.

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

I like this pattern. Thanks for sharing

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Cynthia. Glad you like the pattern. It makes a beautiful baby quilt. I hope you'll give it a try.

[@klarakrok]

AMAZING EASY FUN TAS TIK

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks! I love the optical illusion of this one. Thanks for watching.

[@camey66]

Thank you! I'm going to search

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks for watching Camille!

[@christi4169]

I'm trying to make this quilt but I've run into some issues... I got the blocks done just fine. Now I'm onto the borders and you say in the written part to sew them together in columns but nothing lines up and I feel like I messed up somewhere between the video and written parts. Don't know if you can help, but I would appreciate any input. I am going to leave my comment up and also add that I've figured it out. I had sewn the blocks together, therefore no columns! I will separate the blocks in the middle and then be able to sew columns, I hope.

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Christi - send me an email at [e-mail]. If you are willing and comfortable, perhaps we can connect in a video call and I can try to talk you through the issues.

[@christi4169]

That is so awesome, thank you . I am going to be working on it again today. If I haven't figured it out I will definitely email. @@bitspiecesquilting

[@RebeccaMullins-z8t]

7i love to have that pattern

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Rebecca - the free pattern is available on my website at: www.bitsandpiecesquilting.com. I hope you give it a try. Thanks for watching.

[@marialanderos2505]

5❤

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Thanks Maria!

[@gailbeausoleil4615]

Terrible instructions. To many rulers and not enough on fabric placement. Should be listed as fabric 1-2-3-

[@bitspiecesquilting]

Hi Gail - sorry to hear you were not impressed. I'm still working on my pattern design skills, approach to teaching etc. Still a work in progress.