3d quilt patterns optical illusions

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

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

Strip piecing is used to make three variations of the Double 9-Patch quilt block. The pattern is offered by McCallsQuilting.com as a two fabric version. Also included in this tutorial is a revised version using four fabrics. Finished size about 80" x 80". Here are the double 9-patch variations used: Double 9-Patch finished size 6-3/4" square Double 9-Patch Variation finished size 15-3/4" square Stretched Double 9-Patch finished size 6-3/4" x 15-3/4" The video below shows the steps in the…

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

Simplifed 3D Patterns by Ruth Ann Bery

I saw this picture on Pinterest and decided that this would make a fun 3-D quilt. I made the blocks pretty small so that I would end up wi...

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