3d quilts

Photos above © Sewn UpThis quilting pattern / tutorial is available for free... Full post: 3D Hexagon Block

They say there are no shortcuts. If you want to become a world-class surfer, you’ve got to hit those waves on a daily basis. To obtain massive biceps, you’ve basically got to live at the gym. And to grow the ultimate lumberjack beard, get ready for the long road of whisker growing ahead. Cool stuff just takes time…usually. But if you’re itchin’ to put together a tumbling blocks quilt, I’ve got news for you: It doesn’t have to take forever, and it doesn’t have to be difficult. My 3D Tumblers…

I made a 3D hexagon a while ago (you can checkout the tutorial below), and I’m making another one again but this time it uses 3 strips of fabric instead of 2 and the 3D effect is one layer de…

Just completed this quilt last night…..3D Blocks. I love the illusion of the blocks floating over the quilt. Cool!!!! This is another Quilt as You Go so I quilted it on a domestic machine. Ea…

Many optical illusion and 3D quilts can be designed with 60° triangles, which means you can use 60° triangle rulers! Also, if you're interested in triangle quilts you may also want to check out Desi

Shadow Block Mini Quilt This Shadow Block Mini Quilt designed by Debora of Studio Dragonfly, The Tutorial is available for free. Full Post: How To Make A Shadow Block Quilt

Discover blocks that rise off the fabric— 3D quilt illusions are easier than you think!

Fun 3D pinwheels quilt patterns; great for ombre fabric and also charm squares friendly.

3-D quilt blocks

Make your quilt a 3D quilt by raising the surface of your quilts with a few different tricks taught in this instructional video.

I would like to tell you how to make the fun little lattice diamond I used in this month’s article (Color Considerations for Scrap Quilts). I started with four 1 ½” strips 13 ½ inches long. (if you stagger the strips as I show in the pictures you can use shorter strips). The full pattern

Shadow Box Quilt Free Tutorial! A lot of my quilting buddies wanted to know how this was made, and since it's such an easy quilt, I d...

The photo from Satin Moon's Blog Bargello Quilt How to Video, Free Pattern and Expert Tips: Be inspired by the 3-D optical illusion. Full Post: Bargello Quilt

Optical illusion quilt patterns aren't just for magicians and puzzle lovers. They bring a fresh and playful twist to traditional quilting that can surprise

This is the optical illusion quilts. They can be sewn into squares, wall hangings, circles, large quilts, art quilts in all kinds of colors and patterns.

Optical illusion quilts give the illusion of shadows, movement, transparency, and/or three dimensions (3D quilts). We hope you enjoy these F...

I have always been a fan of M.C. Escher's work. It's fascinating to me to try and figure out his optical illusions and to see how he starts with one object and ends up with something completely different. His Geometries are even more intriguing to me. When I saw this pattern AND saw it made from Kaffe fabrics, it was a win/win for me. Cutting all of the pieces took some time. The fabrics had to be organized into light/medium/dark sets and then cut into strips. The strips were subcut into…