Pelican - a Free Quilt Block Tutorial

Today I am sharing this free Pelican quilt block tutorial. This is an 8 inch square quilt block when completed. The photo above also shows the block with a border and binding.

Background	E	(2) 1” square
	L	(1) 1” x 5”
	Z	(1) 1.5” x 4”
	S	(1) 1.5” square
	T	(2) 2.5” square
	X	(1) 2.5” x 3”
	Y	(1) 2.5” x 6”
	V	(1) 3” square
	W	(1) 4” square
White	B	(1) 0.75” x 1.75”
	E	(4) 1” square
	F	(1) 1.25” x 2”
	R	(1) 1.5” x 3”
	Z	(1) 1.5” x 4”
	U	(2) 1.5” x 6.5”
	P	(2) 2” square
	N	(1) 3” x 4”
Orange	C	(1) 0.75” x 4”
	G	(1) 2” x 4”
	K	(1) 1.5” x 2.5”
Black	A	(1) 0.75” square
	D	(1) 0.75” x 4”
	M	(1) 3” x 4.5”

STOP: Stitch, Trim, Open & Press. To perform the STOP method, align a square (A) or rectangle (C) on the corner of the unit (B) with right sides facing together. Draw a diagonal line and sew along this diagonal line. Trim a ¼” seam. Finger press the seam open and then press with a hot iron. Press all seams open to reduce bulk.

Step 1: Sew the Black (A) on the end of the White (B). Use the STOP method to add the Background (E) on the corner of the White (F) and the White (P). Sew the units together.

Step 2: Use the STOP method to add the White (E) to the Background (L) and Orange (K). Sew the Black (D) between the Orange (C) and (G). Use the STOP method to add the Background (T). Sew the units together.

Step 3: Use the STOP method to add the Background (Z) to the White (Z).

Step 4: Use the STOP method to add the White (N) to the Black (M) then to add the White (E) and (P) to make the WING. Use the STOP method to add the Background (S) to the White (U). Sew the White (R) to the front of the WING. Sew the White (U) on top. Use the STOP method to add the Background (W). Sew the bottom unit on and then use the STOP method to add the Background (V).

Step 5: Sew the last two units made together. Use the STOP Method to add the Background (T). Along with the Background (X) and (Y), sew the units together.

You can now find this free tutorial and MANY, many others here on my Tutorials Page!


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