The center of the Labyrinth quilt block is a quarter square triangle unit, and that’s what you’ll find in the instructions, but the center can be created from any patchwork that finishes at three inches by three inches. Try the following:
Four patch quilt block made from four two-inch-by-two-inch squares Nine patch block made from nine 1 1/2-inch-by-1-1/2-inch squares One fabric square that measures 3 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches Miniature quilt block that finishes at three inches by three inches
The Labyrinth quilt block finishes at 12 inches by 12 inches.
How to Assemble the Labyrinth Quilt Block
There are many ways to assemble this quilt block. You can use it with a combination of quick piecing techniques. Be sure to read the options, especially if you are making a scrap quilt block.
Fabrics for One 12-Inch Labyrinth Quilt Block
The block is made from only four fabrics. If you are making scrap blocks, it’s important that the fabrics within each of the four groups are very close in color value (contrast). If they aren’t a good match (in contrast, not color), you will lose the woven appearance. Fabric A, Outer Border, and Star Background
(4) Two-inch-by-five-inch rectangles(4) Two-inch-by-3 1/2-inch rectangles(2) 2 3/8-inch-by-2 3/8-inch squares (for half-square triangle units, cut larger squares and then trim the units back after assembly to improve accuracy)(4) 2 3/8-inch-by 2 3/8-inch squares (do not cut these oversize)(2) 4 1/4-inch-by-4 1/4-inch squares
Fabric B (Darkest Woven Border)
(4) 2 3/8-inch-by-2 3/8-inch squares (or cut larger if you plan to make all half-square triangle units oversize)(2) Two-inch-by-five-inch rectangles(2) Two-inch-by-3 1/2-inch rectangles(2) Two-inch-by-two-inch squares
Fabric C (Light Woven Border)
(6) 2 3/8-inch-by-2 3/8-inch squares (or cut larger if you plan to make all half-square triangle units oversize)(1) 4 1/4-inch-by-4 1/4-inch square
Fabric D (Inner Star Tips)
(4) 2 3/8-inch-by-2 3/8-inch squares (do not cut oversize)
You can print some quilt patterns as well.
Options for Flying Geese
Some areas are made from flying geese and can be replaced with half-square triangle units (HST) that are sewn together to look like geese. Scrap quilters might prefer to use that method for the quilt blocks. If you do, the HSTs should finish at 1 1/2-inch-by-1 1/2-inch (they will measure two inches by two inches after assembly). Use any method to assemble the HST units except for making magic eight half-square triangle units. You can also substitute another quick pieced flying geese method for the no-waste method explained in the instructions. If you do, work with two-inch-by-3 1/2-inch rectangles for the pointed areas of geese and two-inch-by-two-inch squares for the side triangles. Make Half Square Triangle Units Make the Quarter Square Triangle Unit Pressing to set a seam before pressing to one side always improves accuracy. Fabric A, Outer Border, and Star Background
(4) 3 1/2-inch-by-9 1/2-inch rectangles(4) 3 1/2-inch-by-6 1/2-inch rectangles(2) 3 7/8-inch-by-3 7/8-inch squares (for half-square triangle units, cut larger squares and then trim the units back after assembly to improve accuracy)(4) 3 7/8-inch-by-3 7/8-inch squares (do not cut these oversize)(2) 7 1/4-inch-by-7 1/4-inch squares (one for flying geese and the other for QST in the center)
Fabric B (Darkest Woven Border)
(4) 3 7/8-inch-by-3 7/8-inch squares (or larger to match others cut for HSTs)(2) 3 1/2-inch-by-9 1/-inch rectangles(2) 3 1/2-inch-by-6 1/2-inch rectangles(2) 3 1/2-inch-by-3 1/2-inch squares
Fabric C (Light Woven Border)
(6) 3 7/8-inch-by-3 7/8-inch squares (or larger to match others cut for HSTs)(1) 7 1/4-inch-by-7 1/4-inch square for flying geese
Fabric D (Inner Star Tips)
(4) 3 7/8-inch-by-3 7/8-inch squares (do not cut oversize)
