Quick and Easy 10 Minute Quilt Block Creates a Unique Quilt Design

I saw @Jean Truelove make this 10 Minute Quilt Block several years ago and started a quilt using this block. Unfortunately I never finished that quilt and ran across it while straightening up my room. This block is so simple and yet is so visually pleasing to the eye. There are many variations possible with this block - just use your imagination and you will come up with some of your own.
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April

[@nancy9478]

Just came across this video, and saw you mentioned Jean. She is a treasure!!!

[@jesspeak7543]

A clever and quick concept for a block.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! April

[@lyndaharrell198]

Love it... I think the last one is the prettiest

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@chrisc7566]

That last part gave it a whole new look.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I think so too! THanks for watching April

[@christinahall3318]

I know you did this a year ago BUT this is one of my favorite blocks. You could also use some of those fancy stitches we all have on our machines that never get used. LOL 😂❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

I know right! I need to do a stitch book. :-) April

[@sharonframpton1887]

Turned out pretty!

[@homesteaderfiftywmartha603]

I love jean- and that’s a cute block

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love jean too! April

[@bonieloiselle5489]

Its called a cathedral square. "The one you called the cute little pretty one.". Very pretty.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for telling me ... LOL I needed the help! Thanks for watching! April

[@kathyferry9417]

This would make an awesome baby quilt with animals embrodried in the center. I've done that with crocheting. came out sweet. Thank you for your time. God bless.

[@aprilscraftroom]

what a fantastic idea! Thank you for sharing!!! April

[@valerieslater3029]

I love this, my style is to applique hearts on everything, so thats what I would do in the middle square...thanks for the idea....

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so welcome! April

[@quiltingforthesoul]

I enjoyed you and your grand baby thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are so kind--- Thank you!!! April

[@anne-mariehill2199]

The cathedral window style centres would be great for showing off fussy cut squares. Kaffe Fassett's big blooms would look lovely. Thanks for the tutorial April xx

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@NolaTheAlamoChiliQueen]

I’ve gotta rewatch this video, I totally got lost. I love that block so maybe if I rewatch I can figure it out.

[@aprilscraftroom]

you can do it! thanks for watching! April

[@jeanieclinton6790]

I bet that would look cool with a four patch or something in the middle. 🥰😍🤩

[@kayejc]

I emailed you a picture. Good outtakes. I love the comments made in the background by your little one.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I can’t wait to see it if I haven’t already. Aren’t little ones voices so sweet when they are little like that? Thank you for watching and commenting. April

[@donnawilliams7478]

I love this block. It’s so much fun.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching my channel! April

[@laurielasley6568]

That is really pretty with what you did with the pink center, a design would look good on that. Looks like a flower

[@aprilscraftroom]

I think so too! Thank you so much! April

[@jennysanfilippo2105]

April, I love that you're babysitting your grand baby. I heard all kinds of sweet talk from your grand baby. So precious are the moment's you get to be with your grandchildren. My grandson's are in South Carolina. I've seen some pictures, but never have been blessed to see them in person. They're 9, & 7. Maybe one day I'll be able to visit them. Til then I send them lot's of chocolate. What a Wonderful quilt, thank you for teaching me how to make it. I'm so excited to make it. Well, bye for now I'm off to sew, & eat chocolate. Love you.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Jenny... and yes ... EAT CHOCOLATE! and sew! LOL April

[@80657]

O my gosh...I have pretty much all of Suzanne mcneills quilt books....she even has one for accuquilt....I have made my daughter a quilt this way using charm packs and I used a complimentary fabric for the centers then Cathedral rolled over the edges with a different fussy cut coordinating fabric. It took for ever. It's not harder using charm packs it's just more time consuming...i made a pillow case with yardage and a 16in pillow with this method....i put a couple borders on the pillow to fit a pillow form.....she got it for Christmas. She was 5 then and she just turned 10 this month and it's a twin sized quilt. I have made her more quilts through the years but the only one that's on her bed is that one lol.....the diamond you create in the center requires much more patience than the layer cake squares.....I also cut that bulk off the back so the block would lay more flat and I wouldn't break a needle when quilting on my sewing machine. I ABSOLUTELY love her patterns and I have made just about all of them....thank you for bringing back memories. 😁😁

[@aprilscraftroom]

WOW! Thank you so much for sharing! April

[@nancymccollough1479]

Loved this idea! I love to use scripture sayings that you can buy by the yard. You could use those printed verses as centers for this block.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Oh wow!!! I love that idea!!! Thank you! April

[@stefanbeckerbauer8867]

Jean Truelove is one of the loveliest quilters out there - aside from you, April, of course. I’ve learned so much from her, when I started out

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love watching others too... there is so much to learn and fun stuff to do ... thank you for watching me too! April

[@Deeloveshergoldies]

So pretty. I love watching Jeans videos too.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me too ... April

[@deannaelsen4665]

Thank You for sharing this video. 🙏🌼

[@aprilscraftroom]

My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching April

[@katherinephillips8952]

I first learned to do this to make a bow tie without set in seams. Like your variations!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! April

[@lisagilbert8472]

I love the center block!! Your quilts are always so cute!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you

[@joyscranfield5527]

nice block! mom made a similar block years ago & she called it a modified or modern bow-tie. nice job. enjoyed a bite of chocolate as you finished.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for sharing that Joy! ... and I will eat more chocolate just for you! LOL Thanks for watching April

[@anitaferrick1546]

Thank you! I enjoy your tutorials. Your granddaughter was a delight to hear.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@scottydog6539]

April, those blocks are very pretty. Folding over the light pink over the darker pink is making a cathedral window. Thank you. I really enjoy your videos.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching!!! April

[@yvonnemoretti7646]

About 20yrs ago I made a bowtie quilt like this for my neice using 4inch blocks. I love this and have a great neice coming in August. I think this is perfect.

[@aprilscraftroom]

It really would be a great gift for sure!!! thanks for watching! April

[@tracycrosley4828]

You can applique the entire center with your embroidery machine. Just make the 4 patch, then center it in your hoop and applique your square on point. Use 1/4 the fabric.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love that idea! Thank you!!! April

[@ellenhofer3343]

This is a great way to make a quick quilt. And, my 2 favorite colors! Pink & green!

[@aprilscraftroom]

it will be fast / easy and very pretty! April

[@carolbarnes7844]

Love love the Block. Thanks for sharing.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching!!!! April

[@thebeehivebuzz9884]

I totally forgot about this block! I saw Jean's tutorial on it years ago as well and wanted to do a quilt with it, but never have. Thanks for the reminder and video.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching! April

[@paulasmith6169]

Beautiful 😍 wish I had an embroidery machine. Oh well wishes do come to pass. Have a wonderful day all quilters.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching! I hope you get one too! April

[@sheilacarroll7143]

Very nice! ❤ Jean Truelove is another quilter I enjoy watching. She had made some beautiful quilts too. ❤ Thank you for sharing. 😊🍁🍃🍂🌻🍊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yes!!! I love to watch her videos also! Thank you so much for watching! April 😃

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

Jean truelove is my most favorite lady who I started watching several years ago when she was first starting. Have learned so very much from her. She is an amazing lady. That’s so awesome you mentioned her. I really like your channel too. Maybe because I like chocolate and the adorable quilts you make. Have a blessed day.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Yes .. she is so awesome! I love watching her too! thank you for watching! April

[@penelopewalton7520]

I’m Penelope been watching you for awhile I’m a beginner.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hi Penelope .. THank you for watching ... you will get to be a pro before long ... just keep doing it! April

[@kristamorehead-mcnutt1714]

You could use fabric printed with people, places, animals whatever in the center then window pain. Button in center, memory quilt with center being person remember you'd get more squares that way, hand tie or hand embroidery too

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is awesome the ideas you posted!!! THank you so much for sharing!!! April

[@mommahat2061]

So pretty! Love it! The Penelope fabrics are beautiful. Thank you for the great ideas. I can't wait to make one of these quilts for my new granddaughter!❤️

[@aprilscraftroom]

Have fun!

[@christinagabriele8184]

You have such a kind manner! I appreciate how you explain everything. Thank you for sharing this tutorial!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your kindness! April

[@susanmcinroy5428]

So clever!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@charlavaught2681]

Really cool ideas for “spicing up” this block! I loved the cathedral window idea!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! Thanks for watching! April

[@KarenCashatt51]

Hey April! So happy to see you. I’ve noticed your absence, missed you. I’ve made a quilt using Jean Trueloves instructions. You did a nice job.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks Karen... I am back and trying to get more videos out ... work gets in my way ... one day I will be a Full time quilter and utuber... LOL until then I have to do both .. work a regular job and try to do my videos at night ... I love to quilt and share my passion! Thanks for watching!!! April

[@sherryfaires7931]

This was a fun tutorial! I like this method, but I feel like it would take me a while to get the hang of it and I would definitely have to pin a lot! You did a great job with your embroidery. I really like the Cathedral Window block, too. If I used 10 inch blocks, it would go pretty fast. Thanks, April! I was happy to see a new tutorial by you tonight!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome! .. You can do it! April

[@sweetibbies]

I love all of your videos, but this one I love, Modern Charm, this gives me a chance to show how I can quilt and sew using different mediums.

[@opalpipkin6285]

Those are some awesome alternatives to constructing those blocks. All of them are really cool. I like the last one the best. Thanks for sharing.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching!!! April

[@barbierussell2838]

I did 3 quilts in the 10 minute. Block. And all so. Add. More of the center blocks as I put the quilt together.

[@aprilscraftroom]

You are a rock star.. that is awesome! Thanks for sharing! April

[@penelopewalton7520]

That’s beautiful

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 🤗 April

[@kendranewton9071]

Love the blocks, but the second cathedral window one is my favorite. Thanks! Terrific as usual, have a great day 💖

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for sharing! April

[@AnitaSouthall]

I thinking a piece of raw or turned edge applique shape in the middle of the middle square. Something from the collection to coordinate or contrast. Sapws such as hearts 💕 stars 🌟 or seasonal things like Christmas trees 🌲 🌳 🤔 Even hand sewn buttons for a cushion or pillow for embellishments. Get really keen and do piping in your seams with other squares. I think that is a big enough list. 🇦🇺💜🇺🇲🖐🥰

[@aprilscraftroom]

That would be cool! It really has so many possibilities! Thanks for watching! April

[@lcsd863]

Like your version of the 10 minute block, with cathedrals window. First time I was inspired to make one.

[@aprilscraftroom]

YAY! This is so fun!!! April

[@judithtravis4879]

love it! good job April

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@rosesbaker]

Love the blocks... perhaps pre-ironing the folds on the cathedral window would make it smoother and give you control.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Rosemary ... Yes .. that is an excellent suggestion.. THANK YOU for sharing! April

[@sharonkobera8450]

Love cathedral window look

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@aprilscraftroom]

Me Too! Thank you for watching! April

[@Kera.S.]

Great tutorial! Would be a great opportunity for appliqué as well.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I agree! thank you for the suggestion!!! April

[@elizabethcollins8817]

Very clever!!! I can’t wait to sew a practice block!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Have fun! April

[@TiffanysQuiltingLife]

Great block! You did confuse me at first 😐 But I like it!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Sorry for any confusion... but so glad you got it ... April

[@shirleywells1749]

Love this. You could put a applique in the center square.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love that idea! Thank you for sharing! April

[@nevafitzgerald2402]

April love this block ,just what I need ! I watched her too but I guess I missed it! T thank you as always😇😍 thank you for sharing .I hear the baby lol too cute😍😂😇

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Neva! April

[@kirana51]

Great tutorial! 👍

[@aprilscraftroom]

THank you!! April

[@carmengladden4243]

Love it.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@margaretlowans8429]

Brilliant tutorial. I always enjoy your posts. I love the big blocks.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much 😊 April

[@redders6858]

Clever bit of origami going on here but it worked out so perfectly for the cathedral window. I loved your layer cake, beautiful ❤️

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks so much 😊 April

[@user-pr7ny6xj5y]

I love this block! And your videos!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@ladeanlombardi8638]

Great idea!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊 April

[@lindaburke3442]

Appliqués would work!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Love that idea!!! April

[@peggytodd1917]

Beautiful

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much

[@cynthiacondron9397]

I love it.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@nancymccollough1479]

April, we live in Owensboro, you live in Louisville, perhaps. Love your fabric shopping tours in the state.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome.... thank you for your kind words.... I have some more quilt hop tours coming soon Thanks for watching! April

[@patriciaboyd1199]

Quite amazing to me !

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awww thanks!!!

[@penelopewalton7520]

I like the colors

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 🤗 April

[@peggersf9709]

Hi April. 🤯😁😂🤣😂🤣 to many choices. Love them all. Thanks for adding to my never ending bucket list. Appreciate all you do. And yes I’m having a piece of chocolate 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching! April

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

It took me a while to remember where I had seen the way you made the center of this block. It was in another video for a new way to make the Bow Tie Quilt Block. When I returned to your video, that is when I noticed that the block you made is a very large Bow Tie Quilt Block. I love your flower in the center square. It is beautiful, no matter what size the finished block is.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your comments Thanks for watching! April

[@TheSewingChannel]

Love it April🌸 I saw this on Jean Truelove's channel as well when I first started quilting🌸 It's such a lovely block...quick and big!!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

So easy!!! I love it! Thank you for watching! April

[@gerryivkovich1857]

I made these quite a while ago. I did the cathedral window effect in the middle. I'll have to revisit this again. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! Thanks for watching! April

[@cathyplatt6948]

The center block would be fun if special photos were printed on fabric or fussy cut prints!

[@aprilscraftroom]

LOVE IT!!! April

[@MetroStitcher]

Brilliant! Love it! Thanks for sharing, April!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you for watching! April

[@sweetcake405]

I've made 2 baby quilts out of flannell, they turned out great, thanks for reminding me of these, might try embroidery next time

[@aprilscraftroom]

that is awesome.. thanks for watching! April

[@peggie825]

I made two baby quilts using flannel with this pattern! They came out great and super fast!

[@marjoriereid-sharpe4868]

Awesome

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you Madge! April

[@minnie95360]

Hi April!!! So enjoy your channel. I'll have to give this one a try. Thank you for sharing!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Minnie ...You can do it! Thank you for your kind words April

[@pamboone6921]

Oh my word, it looks like a cathedral block! Love this technique,,,,I’m loving it. ❤️ Good job April.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks Pam! Thanks for watching! April

[@mygeorge1951]

WOW! 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😍

[@jeanharriman9246]

Love this block! Have been looking for something to do with pink, white & mauve for a 4 year old bunk bed quilt & this is the answer. 😍. It should grow with her. Thank you so much!

[@aprilscraftroom]

absolutely ... what a great color scheme! Thanks for watching! April

[@lindapucillo3493]

Great ideas! Looks easy to make once you get the process down. Thanks for another easy, cute quilt.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Glad it was helpful! THank you for your comments! April

[@cathyplatt6948]

I love the cathedral block and your amazing teaching. Thank you April for another super quilt idea!!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@tanyawatson3776]

10 minutes blocks are awesome to do3❤❤

[@aprilscraftroom]

I love it! April

[@patriciaguevara8793]

This looks like so much fun! And I love big blocks - I appreciate your tutorials - and you have such a great personality in all your videos!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@debraholmes6290]

Hi April. You can find this 3 seam and other fast quilt blocks in Suzanne Mcneil's 10 minute block book. This is how I make table runners for that faux cathedral window look. I sandwich, then sew those middle squares down forming the curve after folding them back on themselves, bind, and the quilt is finished! I like to use 5" squares. A charm pack makes a nice size runner! I have made a queen size quilt with 5" squares as well. Love this technique!! I would send a picture but can't figure out how to attach it to this comment.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I included a link to her book in the description. I also bought the book to get more ideas. A queen size with 5” squares. You and my mom - LOL. I would love to see it. You can email it to me at [e-mail]. Thank you for watching and commenting. April

[@tracyruth4247]

I'd love to see a photo of that queen size quilt!

[@GTWhite-sl6cm]

Love the big blocks they make such fast quilts. The cathedral block also could have something embroidered in the middle that way it could look like the embroidery was framed. So many ideas to go with this my mind is just blooming🌷🌷🌷 with them. Thanks first the inspirations. Give Oliver a hello pet from me.😀💖😸

[@aprilscraftroom]

I LOVE THIS PATTERN! Thank you so much for watching! April

[@tracyruth4247]

I've wanted to make this block since l watched Jean make it. I love that fabric line you used for the sewing tutorial!

[@aprilscraftroom]

it is so easy ... you should give it a try! April

[@judylitton4198]

thank you love this 😀💗

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you! 😊

[@anitanoland9188]

Another neat quilt pattern! Love the Penelope prints- very pretty. Would like to see the finished quilt top!!😉

[@aprilscraftroom]

Hi ... Thank you ... I will show everything from start to finish in an upcoming video! April

[@juliaboster829]

That also would be beautiful to have an embroidery on the center fabric...Let me know

[@aprilscraftroom]

I totally agree! Thank you for sharing April

[@stephanieturner7417]

Great video! Would love to see maybe a four patch, HST or even an hourglass block.

[@aprilscraftroom]

I will put on my TO DO list! thank you for the idea! April

[@gisellejones1139]

very pretty and interesting

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much!!! April

[@vr6410]

New to your channel. This gives me a reason to by me a layer cake. I love that block. Thank you ❤️ I love the end eat some chocolate 🍫.

[@aprilscraftroom]

Awesome! Thank you! April

[@nancymccollough1479]

You are a great host! Love your better completed than perfect. I do my best but you let me know it is ok. Love the pets and kids!

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much Nancy! April

[@kyliespiller2163]

Wow thank you for more inspiration ☺

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@lindaalley5411]

Love watching your videos 😊

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thank you so much! April

[@tracyalbert6056]

April I love this block. Thank you for sharing and so many ideas run trough my head. I LOVE IT!!!! 😍😍💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@aprilscraftroom]

Thanks for watching Tracy! April