Air Castle Quilt Block
Air Castle is a traditional angular block with a central diamond and radiating triangles that create a star-like design. This version uses five fabrics, so careful placement gives the motif its definition. The many bias edges and close point matching make it an intermediate block.
How it is pieced
- Pieces
- 25
- Shaped cuts
- 25
- Fabrics
- 5
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Finished size
- 12" × 12"
- Half Square Triangle × 12
- Quarter Square Triangle × 8
- Quarter Half Square Triangle × 4
- Diamond × 1
Fabrics
- Fabric 5 — 8 pieces
- Fabric 2 — 5 pieces
- Fabric 1 — 4 pieces
- Fabric 3 — 4 pieces
- Fabric 4 — 4 pieces
Notes
Lay out every piece before sewing, as the half-square, quarter-square and quarter-half-square triangles are easy to turn. Assemble the smaller triangle sections first, then join them around the centre diamond. Handle bias edges lightly, and check the points at each stage so the block stays square and the diamond remains centred.
Watch the Air Castle block being made
How to Make the Air Castle Quilt Block (Intermediate) on YouTube
The Air Castle quilt block, pieced step by step — 25 pieces, 5 fabrics, finishing at 12" × 12".
Air Castle is a traditional angular block with a central diamond and radiating triangles that create a star-like design. This version uses five fabrics, so careful placement gives the motif its definition. The many bias edges and close point matching make it an intermediate block.
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WHAT IS IN THIS BLOCK Difficulty: Intermediate Pieces: 25 Shapes: 12 × half square triangle, 8 × quarter square triangle, 4 × quarter half square triangle, 1 × diamond Fabrics: 5 Finished size: 12" × 12"
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