April – Stacked Pyramids
By Laura Loewen
April’s block is a Stacked Pyramids block. You can create interesting effects with this block by selecting different fabric combinations. This block uses the no waste flying geese (FG) method. However, you will have some extra units to use for a future challenge project. Please reference the No Waste Flying Geese Tutorial for detailed instructions.
We suggest using six fabrics for this block. If you need help planning out your colors, you can download a coloring sheet for the whole quilt here.
Step 1
Cut fabric pieces from your chosen fabrics.
Fabric A:
(24) 3” squares
Fabric B:
(1) 5.25” square
Fabric C:
(1) 5.25” square
Fabric D:
(2) 5.25” squares
Fabric E:
(1) 5.25” square
Fabric F:
(1) 5.25” square
Units needed for Stacked Pyramids block:
(4) 2.5” X 4.5” A/B FG units
(4) 2.5” X 4.5” A/C FG units
(6) 2.5” X 4.5” A/D FG units [There will be (2) additional units from no waste method*]
(2) 2.5” X 4.5” A/E FG units [There will be (2) additional units from no waste method*]
(2) 2.5” X 4.5” A/F FG units [There will be (2) additional) units from no waste method*]
Step 2
Assemble FG units using no waste construction method.
Make one set each of A/B, A/C, A/E, and A/F FG units. Make 2 sets of A/D FG units.
Reference our no waste flying geese tutorial for detailed instructions.
Step 3
Arrange block layout.
Step 4
Begin block construction with inner most pieces. Continue assembly by working from center to outer most pieces. See photos for step-by-step assembly process.
Step 5
Trim block to 12.5” square.
Boulder MQG members can download a PDF of the pattern in the member area.
Play along with us and make sure you share your blocks so we can see your progress! On Instagram use #bouldermqgbom18 and tag us @bouldermqg On Facebook share your blocks on the Boulder Modern Quilt Guild page. We may even share your blocks on our blog, Facebook, or Instagram!
*Make sure to save the extra pieces from your block for a special challenge project later in the year.
