Traditional Attic Window Quilt Block

To get the best effect of the three dimensional appearance create a quilt or wall hanging with contrasting fabrics.

Traditional attic window quilt block. This quilt is not like all the other attic windows you ve encountered before. Without inset seams to contend with you ll have so much more fun. There are 9 blocks edged by 1 2 inch sashing strips as well as a 1 2 inch inner border. Using a half square triangle hst block in the corner eliminates the need for sewing those tedious inset seams.

The popularity of the traditional attic window quilt block seems to have waned in recent years and although there are some newer and more modern geometric variations these are missing the three dimensional quality that made the block so interesting. Here s what an attic window quilt block would look like in a quilt. But if you don t mind a small change in the construction you can make an attic windows block that looks almost like the traditional one with much easier sewing techniques. The middle border is 1 inch and the outer border is 4 inches wide.

Making attic windows quilts the traditional way means sewing inset seams on each block. This simplified attic windows block makes this project a breeze. Use great novelty prints to make a whimsical and charming quilt or wall hanging. Only three seams are required to sew each attic windows quilt block and the larger motifs found in oriental and many other types of fabrics give you an opportunity to practice fussy cutting.

Simple half square triangles are used in the corners to add depth to the window sills. This quilt design is 36 x 36 inches and uses an 8 inch attic window block. Click on image to print the 6 block of the attic windows quilt. Attic window quilt pattern idea.