Blue Sapphire Quilt Block Tutorial in Marblehead fabrics

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Looking for a beautiful quilt block for a baby quilt? This is my Blue Sapphire block shown in Marblehead fabrics.
Marblehead baby quilt in the snow made with Blue Sapphire quilt pattern

I designed my Blue Sapphire baby quilt pattern after creating this precious little baby quilt made with the Marblehead collection.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead fabrics

In the Blue Sapphire pattern three different fabrics were used, this quilt is done with a variety of colors.

Blue Sapphire in Marblehead

42″ x 54″ quilt

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead on bench

I put the quilt up on a window before I quilted it and it looks like stained glass.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead with sun behind it
The block has quite a few pieces but is very easy to put together. I used my Tri Rec rulers, if you don’t have them the AccuQuilt die Triangles in Square 2″ will work.

I used a bundle of 2-1/2″ pre-cut strips plus some additional yardage of Marblehead Pleasing Pastels by Ro Gregg.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead fabrics

Blue Sapphire Marblehead Block Tutorial

12½” block

You will use two 2-1/2″ strips in colors of your choice to make your block. You can get 2 blocks out of these 2 strips if you use the cutting info below for one and then switch the colors for the next.

For example this block shows a pink center, cut all the pieces and then cut another, reversing the colors to a teal center. If you want more variety there are enough strips to make blocks by just choosing 2 colors.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead diagram

For each block cut the following: I am going to use pink and teal as an example.

  • Pink – one 2-1/2″ x 8-1/2″  and 6 – triangles
  • Teal – two 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″ and 4 – triangles
  • Creme – four 2-1/2″ squares, four 2-1/2″ x 4-1/2″, two 1-1/2″ x 12-1/2″ and 20 side triangles

Cut your triangles with the Tri-Rec tools at the 2 1/2 inch line or use my templates.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead cutting fabricWhen you cut the side triangles, be sure and keep the strip doubled with wrong sides together so you will get mirrored images….one for each side of the pink triangle. Use the 2-1/2″ line on the template.

If you use the Tri-Rec be sure and cut the little corner piece, it will help you match your pieces.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead cutting fabric

Here is a photo to show you how to line up the side triangle pieces.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead cutting fabric

I like to make all the pieces using the triangles and side triangles first. I used a 1/4″ seam allowance while making the entire quilt.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead piecing
Here are all the triangle pieces for one block.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead piecing

Start sewing your sections of the block together.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead piecing

 

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead piecing

Add a 1-1/2″ x 12″ strip to 2 sides of the block as shown.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead piecing

 

Marblehead Pleasing Pastel TutorialHere is one completed quilt block. 

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead quilt block
Here are my blocks all pieced together before I added the border and quilted it.

Blue Sapphire quilt pattern baby quilt in Marblehead baby quiltYou can really see on this diagram where I reversed the order of the color of fabrics….for example see the green/yellow block? One has the yellow in the center and the other has the green in the center.

What do you think of the quilt done in just three colors? I used Island Batik batiks for it. Here is the post that I did showing the Blue Sapphire quilt in three colors. The blocks are just a little different.

Blue Sapphire quilt down by the river

Blue Sapphire quilt block as a baby quilt.

Marblehead baby quilt block tutorial made with Blue Sapphire quilt

This tutorial gives you an idea of how to make the quilt block. I have more information in the Blue Sapphire quilt pattern. You will also find full size templates for the triangle in a square block in case you don’t have either the Tri-Rec ruler or AccuQuilt die.
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259 Comments

  1. What about Pointy Marbles.

  2. I haven't read all 200+ comments, so if this was already suggested, oh well, but what about Marbled Points?

  3. and I posted a comment on your tutorial, sending the link to a friend.

  4. I already follow inspired by Fabric on bloglovin'

  5. I left a comment on your tutorial. Thanks for the giveaway.

  6. I follow Inspired by Fabric with GFC.

  7. I like Fabri-Quilt on FB.

  8. I'm following Inspired by Fabric on bloglovin

  9. Such a pretty quilt! How about calling it Marble Reflections.

  10. jackie vernon says:

    I liked on facebook. Jackie

  11. jackie vernon says:

    I follow via email. Jackie

  12. jackie vernon says:

    How about Sea Glass Jewels, that is what it looks like to me. Jackie

  13. Dawn Frisch says:

    Great tutorial on Inspired by Fabric!! I left a comment there too!
    Dawn
    array-dawn at cox dot net

  14. Dawn Frisch says:

    I liked Fabri-quilt on FB!!
    Dawn
    array-dawn at cox dot net

  15. Dawn Frisch says:

    I followed Inspired by Fabric on Bloglovin!
    Dawn
    array-dawn at cox dot net

  16. Dawn Frisch says:

    I would call the quilt "Jewels"… It's beautiful!!
    Dawn
    array-dawn at cox dot net

  17. Scrapatches says:

    I do like Fabric-Quilt on FB and I follow them by GFC. I have been very lucky lately, as you know, so I am thinking it is someone else's turn to win this lovely giveaway … 🙂 Pat

  18. Scrapatches says:

    This design reminds me of the colored beads on my daughter's charm bracelet. So I am going to going to suggest "Beaded Bracelets" for the name of this very pretty quilt. Thanks for the tutorial, Connie … 🙂 Pat

  19. The shapes remind me of spinning tops.

    Spining Tops in Spring

  20. 'Facets of Light' is what I thought of when I saw this quilt. The light and bright pastels shine through like facets of a cut gemstone.

  21. First I love it, so different and the first thing that came to mind when I saw was – "This Way – That Way". Love you blog and really love all your help. Thanks :^)

  22. Following Inspired by Fabric on GFC.

  23. Tuscan Skylight is the name that popped in my mind.

  24. Left a comment on the tutorial! 🙂

  25. I liked Fabri-Quilt on facebook! 🙂

  26. I follow Inspired by Fabric via gfc. 🙂

  27. I now follow Inspired by Fabric via bloglovin! 🙂

  28. What a fabulous quilt!! How about Marbled Jewels! 🙂

  29. Great Job Connie. I love the stained glass look when you held it up to the window. Thanks for the tutorial. Good luck coming up with a name. I liked one of the ones mentioned above. Crystal Light. I does sort of look like a crystal.

  30. Rebeckah Austin says:

    I follow you!

  31. Tipsy Tops is a good name!

  32. I would call it Pastel Prisms. You have designed a beautiful quilt. Thanks for the chance to win.

  33. Lady Jane says:

    stain glass interlude

  34. The name that comes to mind for me is "Gemstones".

  35. Panda and Buddy says:

    Gems of Marblehead…I love this quilt pattern and the fabrics

  36. I agree with Sandy above ,they remind me of Chinese lanterns . Chinese lanterns would be my choice . Thanks for the chance .

  37. Pastel flurry Thanks have a great day!

  38. Average Quilter says:

    When I looked at it the 1st thing that came to mind was 'phone home'. Maybe just my state of mind – who knows. I am not very good at naming quilts but I say 'PHONE HOME'

  39. Pauline Gudas says:

    I follow Fabri-quilt on FAcebook

  40. Street Corner. Lovely quilt, oh to be a designer! Thanks for giveaway opportunity!

  41. Valerie Reynolds says:

    Name: Indian Arrows

  42. Nancy in IN says:

    Pretty. It looks like Triple Decker (lots of big sandwiches!!)

    Great job.

  43. I would name the quilt "Stacking my gems" because the pattern reminds me of gemstones piled up!

    Agneta aka agnetaquiltar in Sweden

  44. Dawn Jones says:

    I left a comment at Inspired by Fabric.

  45. Dawn Jones says:

    I followed 'Inspired by Fabric' by email.

  46. Dawn Jones says:

    I liked Fabri-Quilt on Facebook.

  47. Dawn Jones says:

    I'm following Inspired by Fabric on Bloglovin.

  48. Dawn Jones says:

    Spinning Top Quilt.

  49. They sort of look like dragonflies to me sot hat would be my suggestion.

  50. How about Lanterns on the Mississippi for a name?

  51. I just put Inspired by Fabric on my Bloglovin list. Great tutorial Connie.

  52. How about Chinese Lanterns? That's what they look like to me.

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

  53. When I saw this quilt it reminded me of Chisese Lanterns so Chinese Lanterns it is.

  54. How about Shattered Tops? So pretty!

  55. I get the Inspired by Fabric e-mail

  56. I like Fabri-quilt on FB.

  57. I can never come up with names for my quilts. Yours is beautiful.

  58. snausages22 says:

    I would call it: Northern Lights.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Jacqueline in Pitt Meadows

  59. Laura Palau Tuset says:

    Name:Tribal

  60. Laura Palau Tuset says:

    Like Fabric Quilt on Facebook

  61. Laura Palau Tuset says:

    Name:Tribal

  62. I like Fabri-quilt on facebook.

  63. I follow IBF on bloglovin'.

  64. I left a comment on Inspired by Fabric about your excellentl tutorial.

  65. I follow Inspired by Fabric via email.

  66. I like Fabri-Quilt on FB

  67. River Bridges….made me think of the framework of the old bridges when I was growing up… Especially the one over the Mississippi from St. Louis over to East St. Louis when my aunt and uncle let us country kids come and visit with them in the city

  68. Deb@asimplelifequilts says:

    How about Diamond Marbles. What a pretty quilt!

  69. It reminds me of jelly beans – so jelly belly it is… Thanks so much for sharing.

  70. Lin Marsh says:

    I would call the quilt Gemstones. I love the colors and the "cut," like diamonds are cut.
    linsquilts.blogspot.com

  71. Farm Quilter says:

    Precious Gems and I love your quilt!! Thank you for doing a tutorial on it, I'll be making it!

  72. Gwen Ziegler says:

    Windows to an Early Spring.

  73. Kelly Williams says:

    I left a comment on your tutorial at Inspired by Fabric. Thank you

  74. Kelly Williams says:

    Follow Inspired by Fabric by email

  75. Kelly Williams says:

    Like Fabri-Quilt on Facebook

  76. Kelly Williams says:

    Follow Inspired by Fabric on bloglovin.

  77. Kelly Williams says:

    I am not good at coming up with names. I did see a name that I thought fit very well- Gem Delight. Love the quilt.

  78. I commented about your tutorial on the Inspired by Fabric blog.

  79. I liked Inspired by Fabric on FB.

  80. I am now following Inspired by Fabric on Bloglovin.

  81. I would call this "Diamonds in the Snow".

  82. I'm also following through GFC. Nice to have a fabric company in America's Heartland!

  83. I'm not following Inspired By Fabric through Bloglovin'

    1. Oops – typo! Too funny. Meant to say I'm 'now' following …….

  84. I'm now following Inspired by Fabric on FB.

  85. Here goes: I left a comment. I'd like to call this quilt Gem Delight!

  86. I follow Inspired by Fabric on Bloglovin.

  87. Siouxzq64@gmail.com says:

    I follow via e mail.

  88. Siouxzq64@gmail.com says:

    Beautiful colors, remind me of the Southwest, and a Native American design. Taos Sunrise would be a lovely name.

  89. Josie McRazie says:

    And of course I follow you!

  90. Josie McRazie says:

    Swirly Marley! I know sounds NUTS! But they are marble terms! Swirley refers to the colouring of the marble, and marley is just another term for marble!

  91. The colors are really pretty. The design kind of reminds me of arrowheads so I am going to suggest Dusty Arrowheads.

  92. Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinals says:

    How about a Pretty Little Pastel Points! Say that 5 times real fast! Hahaha… Hugs, Karen

  93. Karens Quilts, Crows and Cardinals says:

    I commented on the Tutorial! Nice job!

  94. I commented on the great tutorial. I love the way this looks in the "stained glass" picture!

  95. I like Fabri-Quilt on Facebook. Thanks again!

  96. I follow Inspired by Fabric on Bloglovin.

  97. It's beautiful! I'd call it Cotton Palette. Thanks for the great giveaway. This fabric is lovely.

  98. The quilt looks like PRISM'S. Nice name too. Thanks for your blog and the chance for fun prizes.
    Joy

  99. Joyce Carter says:

    I left a comment on their blog. Thanks, Connie, for the giveaway.

  100. Joyce Carter says:

    I already follow Inspired by Fabric on GFC.

  101. Joyce Carter says:

    I already like Fabri-Quilt on FB.

  102. Joyce Carter says:

    I already follow Inspired by Fabric on Bloglovin.

  103. Joyce Carter says:

    Beautiful quilt, Connie. It looks like the lanterns we use to make from paper so how about Paper Lanterns.

  104. I think it looks like butterflies in the snow. What a great pattern and the fabric is beautiful.
    Thanks for showing.

  105. scottylover says:

    I like Fabri-Quilt on Facebook!
    Sandy A

  106. scottylover says:

    I follow Inspired by Fabric on Blog Lovin.
    Sandy A

  107. scottylover says:

    I would name this one rainbow sherbet. It reminds me of the ice cream I get in the summer!
    Sandy A

  108. I follow Inspired by Fabric with GFC.

  109. I already like Fabri-Quilt on FB.

  110. I follow Inspired by Fabric on bloglovin

  111. I follow Inspired by Fabric by email. I like the quilt name "Carnival Glass" as the Marbled fabric reminds me of some antique carnival glassware I have.

  112. How about Summer Sunset.

  113. Bryana Jordan says:

    How about marble lights?

  114. following Inspired by fabric on GFC

  115. I already liked Fabri quilt on facebook

  116. I follow you on blog lovin

  117. Nancy Lewis says:

    I left a comment on your great tutorial.

  118. I left a comment on the tutorial

  119. Sharpened crayons is what I would name it. It is gorgeous.

  120. Nancy Lewis says:

    I like Fabri-Quilt on FB.

  121. Nancy Lewis says:

    Love this quilt. My name for it is Spinning Tops.

  122. Nancy Lewis says:

    I follow you on bloglovin.

  123. Michele T says:

    I follow you via Bloglovin' – thanks for the chance… your quilt is lovely!!

  124. Michele T says:

    I was thinking of food when looking at your quilt and came up with two names:
    Shishkabob
    Appetizers

  125. Vicki in MN says:

    It reminds me of picket fences and since it has peaks at both ends how about Double Picket Fences.

  126. Vicki in MN says:

    Liked FabriQuilt on Facebook

  127. Vicki in MN says:

    I left a comment on Inspired by Fabric.

  128. I left a comment on Inspired by Fabric.

  129. I follow Inspired by Fabric via email.

  130. I see diamond shapes when looking at your quilt. How about Shine Bright Like a Diamond or Bright Like a Diamond?

  131. I follow Inspired by Fabric via GFC

  132. I'm a new follower of Inspired by Fabric via Bloglovin'

  133. I had already liked Fabri-Quilt on Facebook

  134. I love the stained glass look – at first I saw ornaments – I thought "Ornaments for all Seasons" then when you mentioned the stained glass – I really had a flashback and thought of "Winchester Cathedral" lol

  135. Happy Cottage Quilter says:

    I left a comment on your tutorial. I stated that now that I see the whole quilt in different angles, it looks like a stained glass window. Very pretty.

  136. Happy Cottage Quilter says:

    I have not read all the comments, but I think of Aurora when I see those pretty colors.

  137. Jacqueline says:

    Thanks for the tut.. My first thought when I saw the quilt was Jolly Rancher candies. So why not "summer candy".

    Thanks for a chance at your giveaway.

  138. Austysmum says:

    It reminds me of lanterns and the beach too. How about "Beach Party" or "Tropicana"

  139. barbara woods says:

    liked them on facebook

  140. barbara woods says:

    marblehead head sounds good to me

  141. barbara woods says:

    bloglovin follower

  142. reverbarations of spring

  143. I left a comment on your tutorial!

  144. DebraKay Neiman says:

    I viewed and commented on your tutorial at Inspired by Fabric and printed it out…a keeper. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

  145. DebraKay Neiman says:

    I am a new follower of Inspired by Fabric per GFC and e-mail. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

  146. Precious gem or Precious clusters. They look like clusters of gems set into a ring to me. Really pretty design.

  147. DebraKay Neiman says:

    I already follow Inspired by Fabric on Bloglovin. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

  148. The pattern reminds me of spinning tops, how about topsey turvey for a name. Oh boy, this is why I don't name my quilts.

  149. DebraKay Neiman says:

    I follow Fabri-quilt on Facebook. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

  150. DebraKay Neiman says:

    I think of Southwest Stones for the quilt name. crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

  151. And lastly, I had already left a comment on your post at their blog prior to coming here.

  152. I'm already subscribed to Inspired by Fabric via email

  153. I have already liked Fabri-Quilt on Facebook

  154. I already follow Inspired by Fabric on Bloglovin'

  155. Beautiful quilt Connie! And awesome tutorial. Thank you so much.
    The one picture you posted and a few other things from your post brought the name to me. I wrote all those words down and that's when it hit me.

    You should name this "Mississippi Marblehead Pastel River Glass" OR "Mississippi Marblehead River Glass".

  156. I left a comment on your tutorial!

  157. I follow IF by bloglovin

  158. Reminds me of Chinese Lanterns!!

  159. I think maybe Marbled Jewels.

  160. Thanks for the tutorial for this beautiful quilt. The first thing I thought of was Marble Medallions.

  161. As a matter of fact, I did leave a comment on the tutorial!

  162. The first thing I thought of was South by Southwest. It's so pretty!

  163. Slice of Pi says:

    I left a comment on your tutorial. Thanks for the chance!

  164. Slice of Pi says:

    I liked Fabri-Quilt on facebook.

  165. Slice of Pi says:

    Southwest Jewels seems appropriate. 🙂

  166. And great tutorial!! I left a comment over there too! 🙂 thanks for the chance to win!

  167. And I also follow on GFC!!

  168. I follow on bloglovin

  169. The name that came to my mind is "Jewels" because to me they look like piles of precious stones 😉 thanks for the chance to win!

  170. To me they look like Ice Crystals.

  171. Candy Soehren says:

    I get Inspired by Fabric in my email, too.

  172. Candy Soehren says:

    I follow Inspired by Fabric on Bloglovin.

  173. Candy Soehren says:

    Looks like "Southwest in Pastel" to me. Great quilt! Thanks for sharing.

  174. teachpany says:

    I Follow Inspired by Fabric by email

  175. teachpany says:

    I follow Fabri-Quilt on Facebook.

  176. teachpany says:

    I follow Inspired by Fabric on bloglovin

  177. Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing it. I absolutely LOVE pastels so I would call it "Pastels of
    Spring". 🙂 I also follow you on FB. 🙂

  178. teachpany says:

    Southwest Sunrise would be a good name.

  179. I think "Sand Crayons" would work for this one.

  180. I also follow Inspired by Fabric by Google Friend Connect.

  181. I've Liked Fabri-Quilt on Facebook.

  182. I follow Inspired by Fabric on Bloglovin.

  183. GranChris says:

    I am a BLoglovin follower.

  184. GranChris says:

    I am a FB follower.

  185. GranChris says:

    It looks like Crystals to me too. I would say Shiny Crystals or Snow Crystals since Ice Crystals is already taken. It is sort of looks like those icicles that hang off your house about now as the sun shines on them and starts melting them. So you could even name it Shiny Icicles. Very nicely done.

  186. I left a comment on Inspired by Fabric's blog!

  187. I think a nice name would be Castle Windows. I love how it has that stained glass look.

  188. Just Quilt It says:

    I have "liked" Fabric-quilt on fb previously.

  189. Just Quilt It says:

    I follow Inspired by Fabric on bloglovin'.

  190. Just Quilt It says:

    What direction? Is what I would name this. Each block looks like it is pointing N, S, E, or W. Beautiful fabrics and very nice quilt!

  191. Apple Avenue Quilts says:

    To me they look like lanterns that you would hang on the patio, so I would name them Summer Lanterns.

  192. I follow Inspired by Fabric via email.

  193. I suggest "Ice Crystals"

  194. I like Fabri-Quilt on Facebook.

  195. I left a comment on your tutorial.

  196. Your quilt is pretty! They make me think of discs, so what about Marbled Discs?

  197. Left a comment on your tutorial.

  198. "Pointed Strips" is my suggestion.

  199. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek] says:

    I comment on your tutorial. Thank you for showing me another project for my tri-recs ruler!

  200. Heidi [Banks of Frog Creek] says:

    I'm thinking "castles in the sand" since you used a sandy background and the triangle parts look like pillars on a castle

  201. That's so pretty. I'm headed over to see your tutorial now. 🙂

  202. Lisa Marie says:

    I commented on your tutorial.

  203. Lisa Marie says:

    I follow Inspired by Fabric via GFC.

  204. Lisa Marie says:

    I suggest Marbled Gems. It's lovely!

  205. I left a comment on your tutorial!

  206. I already follow Inspired by fabric by email

  207. I liked fabri-quilt on facebook

  208. I follow inspired by fabric on bloglovin

  209. Beautiful Quilt. Nice tutorial too. How about calling it Growing Crystals.

  210. I follow through google friend connect.

  211. How about Northern Lights because of all the beautiful array of colors.

  212. Connie how about fiesta bowl

  213. Connie I already follow with blog livin

  214. I commented on your tutorial at Inspired by Fabric – thanks.

  215. I'm following Inspired by Fabric with Bloglovin'. Thanks.

  216. Pleasure Points came to mind – but maybe not. Love the the quilt.

  217. I left a comment on your tutorial at Inspired by Fabric.