How to Make the Card Trick Quilt Block the Easy Way! A Free Tulip Square Quilting Sewing Tutorial

Today we’re making the “Card Trick” quilt block. There are many different ways to achieve this look, so Paulette will show you her favorite way! She’s using some lovely batik fabrics in nice vibrant colors. (Visit our website for more info, and a full transcript of the video: tulipsq.com/cardtrick)
Here’s all of the measurements:
For one block (8-1/2 inches/ 8 inches finished):
For each of the four “card” colors:
Cut 2: 2 inch square
Cut 1: 2 x 3-1/2 inch
For the background color:
Cut 4: 2 inch square
Cut 2: 5 inch square
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[@sallymurphy4363]

Best block video ever. Only the essentials. At this point we know how to sew, I'm so glad you don't always waste time making us watch you sew. I'll watch many more of your videos! Thank you!

[@TulipSquare]

Best ever!! Wow! Thank you so much! We really appreciate the feedback, and we're happy you're enjoying the channel! 😊🌷

[@user-vh7kg2em3i]

I agree! She is very good at explaining details w/o long drawn out details. Excellent to the point instructions! 🤗🩷

[@marymiller-crews1307]

An excellent instructional video! Many thanks.

[@sandan2358]

Yes, I agree 100%

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

It is a beautiful block. It is also a wonderful idea for baby quilts. I needed this video to make charity quilts. Thank you so much.

[@TulipSquare]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you! 🌷

[@alananderson4145]

Love your video !!! Love your style of teaching oh so slow and no music while talking !!! Thank you for sharing and caring 🙌🏼👊👏🏿💖🎈❌⭕️🥰💕🎈🎈

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks very much! We are always so glad to hear that! 😊🌷

[@dianebutzin6147]

A wonderfully explained method of making this block. I will definitely be making my next table runner using this pattern and method. Thank you!

[@TulipSquare]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful! 😊🌷

[@peggypordon2755]

Thank you so much for sharing. It looks complicated but you make it so easy to do. Thanks

[@TulipSquare]

Glad it was helpful! 🌷

[@ilona4729]

Wunderbar einfach erklärt, ich bin noch Anfänger, werde es mal nachmachen. Danke für das tolle Tutorial

[@TulipSquare]

Wonderful! Glad you liked it! 🌷

[@dialarkingsley3924]

Wanting to sew something I decided to go thru my stash to see what I had. To my surprise I found a card trick baby quilt that I started 16 years ago for my grand-daughter when she was born (2007) but never finished. I thought I had thrown it out. I was so discouraged with it using the tradition method with triangles. I gave it another try now, but was still not having much success. I'm so happy to have found your tutorial. Needless to say, after watching your video Paulette, I started over using your method. I am so pleased to say that I have completed my granddaughter's baby quilt! Took me about 2 weeks off & on. I had enough of the original material to do so. I am so happy! I can't wait to give it to her (she will probably think I'm silly for giving her a baby quilt now!) Thank you so much for re-inspiring me! I learned how to sew when I was in grade 7 (I just turned 70). I sewed alot of clothing for myself, my mom and my children over time but never tackled a quilt until I tried this baby quilt years ago. Looking forward to trying another. Thank you Paulette. Diana K from Hampton, Ontario, Canada.

[@TulipSquare]

Oh my gosh, that's wonderful!! 💕 Thanks so much for sharing! 😊🌷

[@Str8eeth]

I’ve always wanted to do a card trick quilt but thought it was too difficult….so didn’t try it. I think I will be able to do it now!!! Thank You, I appreciate the time you’ve taken to bring this video to us so we can try it.💙🏵💚

[@TulipSquare]

Awesome! So glad you found it helpful! 🌷

[@debbietrent3857]

You made this so simple! This was an awesome tutorial! Thank you….

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful! 😊🌷

[@jacquelineshewring503]

Thank you for sharing this card trick block. It’s on the todo list at our guild . But people said it was difficult. I’m going to surprise them with this variation.

[@TulipSquare]

So glad it was helpful! There are definitely some more difficult ways to do it, but we like to keep it as easy as possible! 😊🌷

[@pattihansen9373]

Thanks for including the info on the triangle size. I have made this in 3 other sizes and it worked perfectly.

[@TulipSquare]

Wonderful! Thanks so much, glad you found it useful! 😊🌷

[@dale3404]

I’m not a quilter, but I enjoy watching shows and videos of quilting. I’m always amazed at the way quilters manipulate the fabric to produce something that looks extremely complicated to do. This was fascinating.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it! 🌷

[@TheLynd7255]

Thank you for such a detailed, easy quilt block. My first attempt turned out beautiful.

[@TulipSquare]

Excellent!! Glad to hear it! 😊🌷

[@ndean1687]

Wow...awesome tutorial!! Yours is the best video that I've seen for making this block! I love your color choices. I can't wait to try to make this! Thank you!!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! 🌷💕

[@jenihansen7201]

OH MY GOSH, THAT BLOCK IS VERY PRETTY. I LOVE IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWING YOUR FANS THIS EASY WAY. JUST BEAUTIFUL. AGAIN, THANK YOU.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! We’re so glad you liked it! 😊🌷

[@showmansongs9816]

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[@trulayoung7302]

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[@hillarychristie8082]

that method was mice and easy thank you

[@ilovelucy7073]

I have always wonder how to make that card quilt. Thank you!

[@TulipSquare]

There’s more than one way, but we find this to be the easiest. Glad it was helpful! 🌷💕

[@phyllisdippert2216]

I have wanted to make this block. Never have seen it done so simply! Thanks!

[@TulipSquare]

That's great! Glad you found it helpful! 🌷

[@noraperez5192]

This is so beautiful, I’m a beginner but I’m going to try this one. Thank you so much for sharing this awesome piece. 😊

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you found it helpful. Have fun! 😊🌷

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

I've watched many videos claiming their way was easier. You have designed this block so it is easy to understand! I'm excited to get started on my card trick 💚

[@TulipSquare]

That's great to hear! Thank you so much! 🌷

[@gigiontube]

I love love love your methods of doing blocks. They make sense to me, much easier to obtain “precised” blocks and at the end, a beautiful quilt. Thank you much for sharing your talent and expertise. 🥰

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! So glad you found it useful! 🌷💕

[@emmaharper14]

Thank you beautiful work

[@lovinyaya006]

The best explanation!!!!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much!! Glad it was helpful! 😊🌷

[@pennypipes6039]

You give very clear instructions. Thank you. Even a beginner can understand

[@TulipSquare]

Glad to hear that! Thank you! 🌷

[@carolsimpson2448]

I just love you how you make blocks easier. And your little tricks are so understandable for quilters like me. Thanks so much for everything.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Happy to help! 🌷💕

[@katelegrand]

Wow, such an easier method. The finished blocks look better without all the triangles in the “cards” that are apparent in the other methods. And a great tip for lining up those last seams when sewing the blocks on point. I too will subscribe.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! Agreed, I'm not sure why it's so popular to make it with triangles. Thanks for subscribing! 😊🌷

[@lindaloostrom7025]

This is the best method ever!! Thank you!! I’ve always been fascinated by this block.

[@TulipSquare]

Awesome! Glad you like it! 🌷

[@lindaloostrom7025]

@@TulipSquare I’m going to make a baby quilt now!! I was looking at patterns but this is it!!

[@DawnSchlewitz-th9cy]

Thank you for making it seam so easy . Just learning to make these things

[@TulipSquare]

Glad you found it useful! 😊🌷

[@MsPhamlin]

LOVE this easy block....putting aside the other 2 blocks I'm making in order to make this! So easy to follow and thanks!!!

[@TulipSquare]

Wonderful! We’re so glad you like it! 😊🌷

[@adventureswithfabric6710]

Great tutorial. I knocked out 12 blocks pretty quickly after the first one. Wish I could attach a picture. It’s soooo pretty! Thanks

[@TulipSquare]

That's great! Glad you found it useful. I wish they would allow photos here too. If you email us a picture, we'll post it! 😊🌷(info@ tulipsquare .com)

[@nitescudelia8777]

I really like this block ,I use it frequently and I make it in the same smart way !😍 Thank you for sharing! 🤗

[@TulipSquare]

Awesome! Great minds think alike! 😊🌷

[@nitescudelia8777]

@@TulipSquare I wish you all the best from Bucharest !🇷🇴

[@wandawoodrell1414]

Im just seeing this, but It is by far the bestutorial for card trick!!

[@susanbrown7788]

I want to take the time to say thank you for all of your tutorials. Your teaching method makes the blocks are easy to follow. I'm planning to make a card trick quilt so this tutorial was very timely. Again, thank you very much

[@TulipSquare]

Excellent! So glad you found it useful, and just in time, too! Thank you so much! 😊🌷

[@stkn2itdm]

All these years I've made quilts for others and couldn't ever find one for me. I think I finally found it! Thank you sooo much.

[@TulipSquare]

Aww that's wonderful!! 🌷💕

[@teenaray8084]

This was an amazing video! Thank you! I LOVE this block, and I mean ❤️❤️❤️ it!!

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks so much! We love to hear that!!

[@zormier2002]

I subscribed! I loved that you left out the drama and the fluff.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed it! 😊🌷

[@eileensless9431]

When you first showed the blocks at the beginning of your video, I thought it looks very complicated, so I was pleasantly surprised how easy the pattern actually is, thank you for sharing it with us subscribers.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Glad you liked it, and happy you found it helpful! 😊🌷

[@hadleywooten3689]

Wow you just de terrorized a bucket list block I’ve wanted to make for years!!!!! Thank you so very much!!!! You are awesome and a wonderful quilting teacher!!!

[@TulipSquare]

De terrorized!! Love it!! So so glad you found it helpful! Thank you!! 😊🌷💕

[@edgolem3816]

Love the tuts. Straight forward, easy to follow and pleasant. Thank you for sharing, will be back next Saturday. Chris G

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you very much! See you next Saturday! 🌷💕

[@jillholmberg9001]

Wonderfully understandable instructions!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! 😊🌷

[@MiMi-si5nk]

Thank you 💕I love this method, will do this for potholders for my bridge friends. A much better method I’ve seen . Did subscribe now 🇨🇦

[@TulipSquare]

That's great to hear! Thank you so much! 😊🌷

[@debrn4168]

I’ve always wanted to make this block! You made it so easy! Thank you!

[@TulipSquare]

That’s great! So glad you found it helpful! 😊🌷

[@susanmurphy6337]

Thank-you so much for this tutorial! I love the block and your instructions were perfectly clear.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad it was helpful! 🌷

[@fayeglin835]

Great tutorial, looks like it’s quite involved, but extremely simple. Fabulous…. Thank you

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful! 🌷

[@brendaeichel5485]

I love the way you explain everything.It makes it easy to follow.Thanks so much.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you liked it! 😊🌷

[@kathycritser3932]

Can’t wait for the baby pin cushion❤

[@TulipSquare]

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[@rachealsmith5138]

Wow! That is so much easier than the other ones I have seen!

[@TulipSquare]

Yay! Glad it was helpful! 🌷

[@ShirleyWilliams-mk3lf]

That's very pretty and seems to be a block that I can sew. Thanks for making sew easy.

[@TulipSquare]

Wonderful! So glad you found it helpful! 🌷💕

[@valwood1430]

You have such a natural talent for teaching! Just fabulous! ❤

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! I'm really enjoying it, glad you are too! 😁💕

[@elizabethharris4570]

Thank you. Your presentation is so enjoyable and I like learning facts like making the 1 1/2" difference in the size of the block for cutting the triangles.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you very much! Glad it was helpful! 🌷

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Elizabeth, I find that the older gals were taught methods that didn't require $60.00 rulers or complicated instructions. They also lived during the crafty hay day and the women's movement when women shared instead of competing for everything so, If they are good presenters, they have the best vids. Thanks to all the commenters who add their valuable advice.

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

Great tutorial. Thank you

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful! 😊🌷

[@lindacrawford5029]

Easiest way I’ve seen for this block, thank you!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Glad you liked it! 😊🌷

[@deniseholder4898]

Thankyou, you made it look easy. Hi from Australia

[@TulipSquare]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching! 🌷

[@sandybruce9092]

What a great way to make this block. I like the very simple way of cutting and sewing and I also like the corner colored squares. Thanks so much! Way back in the “olden days” when piecing was dine by hand, I did make this block and used partial seams which I had to figure out myself. Block turned out great - but piecing with just squares and rectangles is sooo much easier! I took screen shots on my iPad along with your sewing so I could actually remember the sizes to cut and how to put them all together!!!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you liked this method. Also, all the sizes are listed in the description box below the video, just click where it says "...more". 🌷💕

[@mrgarner4796]

This tutorial is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you very much.

[@TulipSquare]

That's great! Glad it was helpful! 🌷

[@linhdasagen6498]

You are a very good teacher ❤❤❤

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! That's so nice to hear! 😊🌷

[@bonniebaker523]

Thanks for showing us a very easy way to make the card trick pattern😊. Enjoy your videos

[@TulipSquare]

We're glad you found it useful! Thank you for enjoying our channel! 🌷

[@portialanden6353]

Omg....that is a very easy way to make this block! Thank you!

[@TulipSquare]

You are so welcome! Glad you like it! 🌷

[@user-jr3kl9hs4c]

Hi. I love this block and it was a very simple way that you've sewn it together. Thanks so much. ❤

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you like it! 😊🌷

[@KatiFalk1]

You did a wonderful tutorial, very clear and photos complete and easy to follow. Thanks!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!🌷

[@stkn2itdm]

I love this block!! I also love the batik fabrics....going to go thru my colors right now! Thank you both. Your tutorials are the best.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much!! 😊🌷

[@dcatweaver]

Thanks for this easy method.

[@TulipSquare]

Most welcome 😊

[@librarylady1961]

Thanks for the easy to follow tutorial on the card trick block.

[@TulipSquare]

Glad it was helpful! 🌷

[@jetmakr]

Thank you for this video. I like your method better than using triangles. I was wanting to make the "Card Trick" block in an 8.5" unfinished size, so this worked perfectly for me. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@TulipSquare]

Wonderful! So glad to hear it! 😊🌷

[@jetmakr]

@@TulipSquare I did make a block just as you showed, and it turned out pretty good. I only started learning to use a sewing machine a year ago and I'm now working on my second quilt I've ever made. It's been quite an experience and I've learned that the seam ripper is my friend. haha I'm a 68 year old guy and this is all new to me, but it's been nice to learn how to make something I've admired my whole life. I had a Great Aunt who made quilts when I was a kid. She mostly sewed them by hand. But I remember some of the quilts she gave my family and many of them used pieces of clothing that we kids had out grown. Thank you again for sharing your knowledge. It's much appreciated.

[@TulipSquare]

@@jetmakr That's wonderful, so glad you've discovered the wonders of quilting! You might be happy to know that the seam ripper is a friend to ALL quilters, no matter how long we've been doing it. Many of us in the quilting community call him Jack (the ripper), so when we find our screw ups we say things like "Oops, guess I'll go hang out with Jack for a while!" Makes it sound a little less tedious. 😄

[@jetmakr]

@@TulipSquare I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who has become cozy with the seam ripper. That's funny...Jack. I'll remember that. It's fun to pick up on little bits like that.

[@jesspeak7543]

Thank you so very much, the block isso much simpler to make than the first, and only, card trick block I made in a sampler quilt. I shall definately try this technique, I love it.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you found it helpful! 🌷

[@patwilson5017]

What a clever way to make this beautiful old pattern. Thank you so much.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! We're glad you like it, it's the easiest way to make it, we think! 😊🌷

[@lynnperschke3966]

Thank you for such an easy to follow card trick block!

[@TulipSquare]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! 😊🌷

[@tammyjohnston4874]

I’m getting ready to do a quilt for my granddaughters band teacher. I had found this pattern, but there were too many pieces to it for me. Thank you for posting this!!! If it got anymore easier, it would sew itself. Love it!!!! Happy Quilting 🥰

[@TulipSquare]

That's great! So glad to help! 🌷

[@marthatregellas4663]

Love this block

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks! 😊🌷

[@clothingalterations]

Great Square Quilting Sewing Tutorial 👍🌷🍀🌻🌿🏵

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! 🌷🌷🌷

[@hettiebotha8901]

Thank you my dear. Many blessings from South Africa..i also love sewing, knitting, crochetting...cooking, making jam, baking different kind of things....i think that makes a woman a woman...😍🤗😃🌷🇿🇦

[@TulipSquare]

We have many creative hobbies as well. So glad you're enjoying the channel! 😊🌷

[@janecatalano8621]

Hi Paulette, Thanks so much for another excellent tutorial! You are an easy to understand instructor and I appreciate your experienced insight and comments. It would be great if you could help us 'new to quilting' sewers learn how we can estimate needed yardage for different quilt sizes for this and other blocks. That would be a great Saturday program. Thanks!

[@grandmalovesmebest]

There's an app for that. Check your app store. Happy sewing!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! We're glad you're enjoying the channel. @grandmalovesmebest is correct, there are apps to help you calculate the yardage you need for any project. Look up "quilt calculator". Lots of people use the one by Robert Kaufman, but there are others as well. You put in the pieces required, and it tells you how much fabric you need. 🌷

[@adamhelsley457]

I love this pattern, you made it so easy to made - great tips & pointers! I really like the colors. Ty Happy Sewing ❤️🧵🪡

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! 🌷💕

[@jenihansen7201]

This is the very best tutorial I have seen on the card trick block. You have done a wonderful job. Thank you.

[@TulipSquare]

Wow, thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! 🌷

[@tammyshoemaker6554]

I love that and the colors are great!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! 😊🌷

[@lynnanderson2426]

Thank you for such concise instructions!

[@TulipSquare]

You're very welcome! So glad it was helpful! 🌷

[@carolwarren-avonind.repsal754]

Thank you for such a great video! You now have a new subscriber! Can’t wait to make this.

[@TulipSquare]

Awesome! Thanks for subbing! 🌷💕

[@sherrikoers1438]

I really like your design😊

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! 😊🌷

[@carmenfelts2125]

I’ve been a quilter for 3X decades and I learned something new from you today. Thanks, I look forward to the next video !

[@TulipSquare]

That’s wonderful!! Thank you so much! 😊🌷

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Great Job! Very very nice!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you very much! 🌷

[@dianewilliams5271]

Thanks! You make it look so easy!

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks! Glad you found it useful! 😊🌷

[@19Celia57]

Amazing! My mom was a major quilter and did a card trick quilt years ago. It was NOT done like this and was a labor of love (or craziness).

[@TulipSquare]

Labor of love or craziness! haha typical quilting, I love it! 😄🌷

[@user-js6em8iz6v]

Wonderful!! I'm about to give it a try immediately. Happy Saturday, Lynn from NZ.

[@TulipSquare]

Awesome! Have fun! 😊🌷

[@tashadennis2922]

You are a really great teacher.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! 😊🌷

[@maryt2887]

I love this pattern! Thank you for the easy tutorial.

[@TulipSquare]

Glad you found it useful! 🌷

[@sherrywilson44]

You explained that beautifully! Thank you I'm going to try it now.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you liked it! 😊🌷

[@freeworks47]

WOW excellent video. Can’t wait to try this one!

[@TulipSquare]

Awesome! Thank you! 😊🌷

[@suecortes1590]

❤❤ You make it look so easy.....thks

[@TulipSquare]

It is! Thanks for watching! 😊🌷

[@debsummerville1679]

I dreaded making this block with half square triangles but i think i will enjoy making it with squares and rectangles. Thank you for your tutorials. I need to learn how to make this a 12 1/2 inch square now.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you, we definitely find it easier to make this way! Here is a tutorial we recommend for resizing any quilt block, hope it helps: www.onwilliamsstreet.com/blogs/tutorials/how-to-resize-a-quilt-block

[@debsummerville1679]

@@TulipSquare Thank you so much!

[@sandrariehl7483]

Thanks for sharing, and you explained it so well, ❤❤❤

[@Vision4families]

I love your method & colors!! Thanks so much for sharing.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! So glad you liked it! 🌷

[@cmaurizio19406]

I love that sewing table..... the block is wonderful, I'm adding this to my list... Thanks!!!

[@TulipSquare]

Awesome! Thank you! 🌷

[@emmajeanhicks7537]

Thank you I have been looking at making a quilt with the card Trick pattern'

[@TulipSquare]

Glad it was helpful! 🌷

[@danbates2760]

🪡Thank you so much! You have made this pattern incredibly easy! Subscribed today. Hope to see you at the Expo in Lakeland in March!🪡

[@TulipSquare]

Awesome! Thank you! Not sure if we'll be attending the Lakeland Expo, but we'll be visiting the quilt show in Punta Gorda in February. 🌷

[@LQ327]

thanks so much so pretty!!

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! Glad you like it! 🌷

[@kurtpayne3784]

I'm deciding which card trick to incorporate into my next quilt, this is a top candidate :)

[@TulipSquare]

That's great! So glad you found it useful! 🌷

[@Dollylucille]

I'm very new to quilting but I love this. I made this block for my sister! Well I wanted to post a picture because I did a Clemson and A Carolina block. 😍💜🧡

[@TulipSquare]

Wonderful! Feel free to share your pictures on our facebook page! tulipsq.com/fb 🌷

[@theresestcoeur5381]

You are a really great teacher♥️from🇨🇦

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! 😊🍁

[@vickichandler5872]

What a wonderfully insightful tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing the tip for making the correct size square/cut to triangle for setting the block on point, no matter the size of block. That is just fabulous news. Blessings to y'all.

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you so much! Always glad to help! 🌷💕

[@dogwalker338]

As a beginner quilter I so appreciate your video! I love videos that are straight to the point and just tell us how to do things! 😁

[@TulipSquare]

That's great to hear, thank you! So glad you found it useful! 😊🌷

[@elsiebaxter8094]

Thank you so much for this video…I like the way you explain things…

[@TulipSquare]

Thank you! That's really nice to hear! 🌷

[@LuckySpacePuppy-rb6dz]

How stunning yet simple the block is. Thank you x

[@TulipSquare]

Thanks so much! 😊🌷