How to Make Impossible Twist Illusion Quilt Block ◈ Easy Tutorial ◈ Patchwork Quilting for Beginners

How to Make Impossible Twist Illusion Quilt Block ◈ Easy Tutorial ◈ Patchwork Quilting for Beginners
Today Tes has a cool optical illusion quilt block for you. It makes a 12 inch square when finished in your project. Check out the free guide below to see how it looks in different configurations!
All measurements are in a free PDF you can download here: tulipsq.com/228...
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[@sheilakeating9089]

❤ thank you for all your wonderful easy blocks

[@TulipSquare]

You are so welcome! Glad you like them! 😊🌷

[@christinebrox4200]

I love you went straight to the tutorial without unnecessary talking. tku

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it! 😊🌷

[@magdavanzyl6141]

Awesome❤

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! 😊🌷

[@chi2tan]

I like the hint of creating the small HST insteaf of wasting the fabric!

[@TulipSquare]

I do this all the time! I have a drawer full of colorful HSTs that I use for little projects! 😊🌷

[@marshawallace7522]

I like to take a few minutes to see a 2nd line 0.5" away from the stitching line when making stitch & flip corners for later use or to use in borders or on the quilt back. Thanks for the free PDF and the tips!

[@sandybruce9092]

It’s always a great idea to do this (sew the second diagonal line and cut off the smaller HST - but I just forget🥴🥴

[@helenpeddycord2241]

You can easily mark the 2nd line when you mark the first one. I love this method!

[@TulipSquare]

I’ll be making another video showing this, as well as some ideas for what to do with all those saved pieces. Watch for it soon! 😊🌷

[@helenpeddycord2241]

@@TulipSquare - You’re the BEST!💕🧵

[@tinafett1361]

Is there a link to what size each piece is? I love this block!

[@beverlyakins2374]

Beautiful block love the colors, thanks for sharing

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it! 😊🌷

[@rhondadposton]

I would love to see how this goes together in a quilt.😊

[@TulipSquare]

We don't have time to make a full quilt for each block, but we do show examples in the pdf! 😊🌷

[@charoletthoward7312]

I love the fabric and the block. Thank you❤

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it! 😊🌷

[@sybil5077]

Why do you not give the dimensions of the pieces you are using to create the block? The finished block is really pretty.

[@TulipSquare]

The dimensions are in the free pdf. The download link is in the description. 😊🌷

[@gigiontube]

Appreciate all your videos but wonder if you can show the blocks you demonstrate arranged or sewn in a quilt, to have an idea of how the whole quilt will look like. Thank you for your great work 🙏

[@TulipSquare]

If you look at the pdf linked in the description, we usually show a few examples! 😊🌷

[@gigiontube]

@@TulipSquare Oh! Thank you. Obviously I did not read the long description to realize it’s a pdf available. Thank you for replying 🙏

[@TulipSquare]

Sorry, we try to always mention that in the video, and it’s usually quite near the beginning of the description. 👍

[@jeannebeanprue]

What an unusual block! I love the designs it makes in a quilt. Thank you!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much!! 😊🌷

[@pennypederson2448]

I’d like to see this square with others like it in a quilt.

[@TulipSquare]

Did you look at the pdf guide? We show a few different examples of what it would look like in a quilt or runner.

[@kathyhenry6467]

It's a good thing there is close caption as you talk so softly it's hard to understand what you're saying. Interesting pattern, like the why it looks.,

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you. My voice is soft and doesn't project well, so I've been trying several different microphones. I just got another new one to try, that I think works well for me. Hopefully future videos will have improved audio. 😊🌷

[@bernermagic]

It would be nice to see the block in a finished quilt

[@evs8827954]

I agree! For those of us spatially challenged, it would be cool to see how the illusion works in the whole quilt.

[@evies1050]

I just downloaded the pattern and there are two examples in it to see how it looks. Click on "...more" in the comments to see to download pattern. Thanks for the pattern. It's really pretty. I liked and subscribed!

[@TulipSquare]

We show examples in the pdf: tulipsq.com/228guide

[@TulipSquare]

thank you @evies1050 😊🌷

[@lindawilson3770]

Thank you for making this in an uncomplicated way! Now, to pick out my fabrics! Also appreciate that you shared sewing that extra line of stitching to create the secondary HST for another project. I've done that before and wish more tutorials would teach that technique.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you liked it. We don’t like wasting fabric so always like to use the corners for something! 😊🌷

[@dollihombs4497]

Wow…what a quick, easy pattern, yet still pretty!❤ It looks 3D with the border & sashing!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! It was a fun one to design! 😊🌷

[@giselaa6111]

Wonderful block Thank You ❤greetings from Sweden

[@TulipSquare]

Many thanks! 😊🌷

[@traskillanodiy1505]

Hola.. gracias por sus proyectos... Puede colocar las medidas de los patrones? ... Todos no sabemos inglés .. gracias 💓

[@TulipSquare]

Hi, the measurements are all in the pdf, you could download it and run it through google translate as a document. I hope that helps! 😊🌷

[@rachealsmith5138]

Wonderful block! I have to get quilting again to keep up! 😊❤

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Definitely do! 😊🌷

[@Auntie7024]

Love this block. Thank you for sharing.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Glad you like it! 😊🌷

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

Yes, it does look very hard. But it is for beginners. Thank you.

[@TulipSquare]

You can do it! 😊🌷

[@charoletthoward7312]

I also sew a second seam to make a bonus square.

[@TulipSquare]

I love my bin full of bonus squares! 😊🌷

[@janfusco80]

Do you have a picture of the completed quilt?

[@TulipSquare]

If you check out the pdf download, we show a few examples of how it could look. 😊🌷

[@mathgeek7966]

Thank you for sharing this cool block!

[@TulipSquare]

Glad you like it! 😊🌷

[@fyrtalker]

I love this!

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks! 😊🌷

[@karenwerts2331]

[@TulipSquare]

😊🌷

[@MsPhamlin]

I really love this design! Had to watch it a few times to be sure that I sewed it up properly. It's a really easy quilt block and will be making a queen size quilt....borders of black and purple and purple backing. I have everything and this will be a wonderful way to spend the afternoon. I'm so pleased that I accidently found your site. Subscribed for sure! Thanks and I can't wait to see the next block.

[@TulipSquare]

Wonderful!! Thank you so much. We’d love to see your finished quilt! 😊🌷

[@stkn2itdm]

Dear Tess & Paulette, I have to say, I love all of your videos, but I especially love your calm, soothing, confidence giving voices. You both make everything seem so easy and after a while. It is....Ta -da❤ Thank you.Thank you.Thank you so very much❣️👍

[@TulipSquare]

Oh my gosh, thank you so much! What a nice thing to hear! 💕 We're so glad you enjoy the channel!! 😊🌷

[@crazyquiltpatcher]

Just tried to download the pattern and it says that the key has expired.

[@juanitakimbrough1441]

Me too but try again, I got it the second time.

[@TulipSquare]

I’m sorry, I’m not even sure what that means, there is no key 🤔 Technology can be so baffling sometimes!

[@jacquelineshewring503]

I had that as well. Then I tried to print it out and it won’t

[@teresahughes4895]

Thank you so much for responding to my question about the pdf. When I saw the reply, I clicked the link again and was allowed access to download. I am eager to make a quilt from this block pattern. I enjoy your channel and tell my quilting friends about the channel.

[@TulipSquare]

So odd, I finally got the error myself, but I clicked DOWNLOAD anyway and it was fine....still trying to work that out! Thanks so much!! 😊🌷

[@The_patchy_artist]

It's such a beautiful and easy block! But it's hard to imagine a three-dimensional effect seeing only one block. I would have loved to see more blocks together, a small wall hanging or at least 4 blocks together 5:45 , so the effect becomes visible. 😢

[@TulipSquare]

Did you look at the pdf guide? We show a few different examples of what it would look like in a quilt or runner.

[@brendasweeney2806]

Oh wow. Love this quilt block and colors. Thank you for the pattern.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much!! 😊🌷

[@deenagraham5488]

A very nice block and you explained how to construct it very well. Thank you!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! 😊🌷

[@cynthiamacquarrie2376]

Is there yardage information for a whole quilt? I am trying to figure out how much yardage I would need and that is not my strong suit!

[@TulipSquare]

That depends on what size quilt! If you figure out how many 12" blocks you need, multiply by that, and then the easiest way is to use the phone app by Robert Kaufman fabrics. I believe it's called Quilting Calculator and is super handy for figuring out yardage for anything! Hope that helps! 😊🌷

[@wandawalker4191]

That will be beautiful repeated in a big quilt! Great tutorial! Thank you

[@TulipSquare]

I think so too! If only I had time to make it! 😄 Thank you! 😊🌷

[@cleuzasouzaneves3345]

Olá Eu amei esse bloco, muito lindo, me inscrevi no canal para não perder nada.👏👏👏👏😘😘❤❤

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much!! 😊🌷💕

[@ccreel64]

Beautiful block! Thank you! ❤

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you like it! 😊🌷

[@nancyspivey9247]

Love how you made it so simple. Great job!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! 😊🌷

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Very nice! 😍 Thank you for sharing. 😊🌹🦋

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! 😊🌷

[@TheAashiaana]

Hi can you do a tutorial on interlocking squares or diamonds table runner and placemats. And also will the pattern look good for a 12 inch plqcemat

[@TulipSquare]

We do have this interlocking block video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHfbq4Cmp7hpe9U Also there’s a new interlocking runner pattern we are working on, it’s not finished yet, but watch for it coming soon, I think you’ll like it! 😊🌷

[@TheAashiaana]

@@TulipSquare wow that's great ..cuz wanted a 70x11 table runner and 6 place mats with any pattern i chose. Gave up on interlocking squares as the squares would be too small for the placemats and the breadth of the mat..will go through the pattern u shared and will make one..how do I use this for a placemat. Just reduce the size of the interlocked squares?

[@sherryfaires7931]

That is an amazing block! I have never seen this one!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! I wasn’t sure if this one had ever been done before, but we’ve never seen it! 😊🌷

[@rosaolivieri4010]

Come posso fare per scaricare il modello per realizzare il tuo lavoro????

[@TulipSquare]

tulipsquare.com/product/impossible-twist-illusion-quilt-block/

[@Linda-ep3mc]

Awesome block thank you

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Glad you like it! 😊🌷

[@nancyweeks9840]

I'd really like to see what a bunch of connected blocks look like!😮

[@TulipSquare]

Check the pdf download, we show a few examples! 😊🌷

[@nancyweeks9840]

@@TulipSquare thanks. Yes, I saw them when I downloaded!

[@patcorona5979]

That looks like a fun block!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! It is, we’re turning it into a throw quilt pattern 😊🌷

[@rosaolivieri4010]

Bel lavoro!!! Puoi aiutarmi e darmi le esatte misure in cm, dei singoli quadrati o rettangoli necessari per realizzare il lavoro??? Te ne sarei molto grata.

[@TulipSquare]

Sorry, we only have it in inches, link is after your other comment. 😊🌷

[@rosaolivieri4010]

Ok. Va bene anche avere le misure in pollici, di tutti i singoli pezzi ed anche il relativo numero per preparare il quadrato completo. Grazie!!!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@karenbirckhead3101]

Lovely!! I always look forward to your tutorials!🌸

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you! 😊🌷

[@karenbirckhead3101]

🌸🌸🌸

[@djeoutdoors]

That’s cool! Thank you

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks! Glad you like it! 😊🌷

[@vrccim5930]

Thanks for this.

[@TulipSquare]

Glad you liked it! 😊🌷

[@pattysherwood7091]

I love this block! I really wish i could see it repeated in a quilt Thank you.

[@xzytqweo3538]

Click on the link for the PDF pattern and it shows different layouts of the block in quilt form...

[@pattysherwood7091]

@@xzytqweo3538 oh thank you!!

[@sandybruce9092]

It might be interesting to see the quilt with small sashing! I really like this block and it’s different!!! Gave me a little chill when I just saw the whole block but the way it’s cut and pieced makes it very easy, or easier😄

[@TulipSquare]

Yes, definitely check out the pdf for ideas of how it can look in different configurations. 😊🌷

[@pattysherwood7091]

@@TulipSquare I did and I am thankful. ♥️♥️

[@rosindamartin1716]

Thank you!!

[@TulipSquare]

and thank you! 😊🌷

[@DawnMurray-z3z]

Really cool. ❤

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! 😊🌷

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Very nice!!!

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks!! 😊🌷

[@ridingwilding760]

Clever!!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! 😊🌷

[@bernadettesjones9142]

❤

[@TulipSquare]

😊🌷

[@teresahughes4895]

I am not able to print free PDF for this block pattern. The link is telling the download is expired. How can I get this free PDF?

[@TulipSquare]

I'm sorry, I can't duplicate this problem. There is no expiration. Is this the link you're trying? tulipsq.com/228guide

[@jenniemorgan1103]

Same thing happened to me

[@joystone5793]

I, too, encountered the same problem of “expired key”, both when I clicked on the link in the video description, and when I tried to use the link given in reply to @mathgeek7966. Any ideas about what to do next?

[@TulipSquare]

I’m so sorry, I have no idea what that even means. I will contact support with our web server host and see if they can tell me about this “key”. Mom and I do the best we can but some of the tech is a little beyond us! 😬

[@tobeornottobe5995]

I got the "expired key" also, but I went ahead and clicked on the download button again, and then it gave it to me. Who knew?