KALEIDOSCOPE

Take on subtle curves and learn to piece a new quilt block with our Kaleidoscope Template Set! Mix and match fabrics to create a range of striking effects. Here’s how to use them…

CUTTING OUT 1

For each block you will need to cut four pieces for each template. Make sure the Template 2 and 3 pieces are cut from contrasting fabrics. Template 1 can be cut from fabric that either matches or contrasts with the Template 2 piece, depending on the look that you want to achieve (Fig 1).

2

Cut Template 1 pieces from a 2 in strip of fabric. Align the straight edges of the template with the edges of the strip and then cut along the curved edge and trim the points. To cut the next piece, turn the template 180-degrees, then cut along the straight side and curved edge (Fig 2).

3

Cut Template 2 pieces from 3½in squares. Align the two straight corners of the template with the edges of the square, and cut all three curves (Fig 3). You may find it helpful to use a small mat you can rotate when cutting these pieces.

4

Cut Template 3 pieces from a 3½in strip of fabric. Align the straight edges of the template with the top and bottom of the strip and cut both curved edges. Rotate the template 180-degrees to cut the next piece (Fig 4).

MAKING THE BLOCK 5

Take one piece each of Templates 1 and 2. Fold each piece in half, matching the straight corners, and finger press to mark the centre of the curve. Place the two pieces RST, pinning at the centre point and each end. Ease the fabric between the pins and sew together using a scant ¼in seam (Fig 5).

6

Take your corner and finger press the seam towards the Template 1 piece. Then press the corner unit with an iron. Repeat to sew all four Template 1 and 2 pieces together to form the corner units.

7

Finger press to mark the centre of the curves where a Template 3 piece will join with a corner unit. Place RST, pin and sew using a scant ¼in seam (Fig 6). Note, the Template 3 piece will be offset from the corner unit when placed RST. Repeat with each corner unit.

8

Finger press the seam towards the Template 2 piece, then press the unit.

9

One at a time, join the corner units together, using the same method as in step 7 (Fig 7). This time, press the seams towards the Template 2 piece so the seams are rotating around the block.

QUILT DESIGN

There are lots of ways to use contrasting colours to make the Kaleidoscope block. Go to gathered.how to download our colouring sheet!