How to Sew Quilt Fairy Dreams Block 11

I can hardly believe we’re already on Block 11 of Quilt Fairy Dreams! This month’s block is wonderfully straightforward, making it such a satisfying one to piece. After stretching your skills with curved piecing in Block 10, this design brings us back to classic techniques: half square triangles, four patches, and strip sets, all coming together in a way that creates beautiful movement through the center of the block.

The magic in this block is all about precision and pressing. We’re creating crisp half square triangles using the Creative Grids Half Square 4-in-1 Triangle Ruler, trimming them to a perfect unfinished size, and pairing them with a nested four-patch unit. When those yellow prints form that diagonal line across the center, everything just clicks into place.

A computerized sewing machine sits on a table with a quilting project under the needle; a quilt with colorful cross patterns hangs in the background and a small plant is nearby.

Piecing on the Baby Lock Soprano

Block 11 was pieced on the Baby Lock Soprano, and it truly shines for detailed piecing like this. With the needle set in the center position and the quarter-inch foot acting as a guide fence, accurate seams become second nature. The pivot function is a favorite feature, simply stop with the needle down, and the presser foot automatically lifts so you can reposition without missing a beat. Once you use it, you’ll wonder how you ever quilted without it. If you’d like to see the JBaby Lock Soprano in action or learn more about its features, stop by Quilted Joy or call us at (502) 718-7148 for details.

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Don’t Forget to Share Your Blocks!

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Using Fabric from your stash? Find the fabric requirements for the entire Quilt Fairy Dreams quilt below: