Have you had a chance to check out my “Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks” series over on my my YouTube channel ? This will be my 12th block in the series. They are all fun and easy to make. In addition, they are terrific scrap busters and I love a good scrap buster! Join me while you learn how to make a Circus quilt block in under 10 minutes! Who doesn’t love learning how to make a new block?

In this video you will also learn how to make 2 1/2″ half square triangles using the 8-at-a-time method.

Circus is a nice sized (10 1/2″ unfinished) block that has a bit of a circular look to it. Here’s how to make it. Measurements can be found a bit further down in this post.

About Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks Video Series

Do you like learning new quilt blocks that are easy to make and great for scrap busting? You can with my YouTube Series – Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks. Every few weeks I present a new quilt block that is great for scrap busting and is easy to put together. Circus is block number 12!

These video tutorials are a little bit different than many of my others. The main difference is that there is no speaking in them, only music. I give all of the measurements on screen and the tempo is faster. I always do an accompanying blog post with them so viewers can refer back to the measurements and layout ideas.

Need Supplies?

Tips

General quilting supplies are needed to make this block. A scant 1/4″ seam allowance is used.

What to Cut to Make One 10″ Finished Block

I have put the total number of pieces. Cut pieces from your favorite fabrics. Tip: You could sketch the block and color it in with various colors.

Note: the C & D squares are used to make the half square triangles

Pieces Needed:

• Fabric A:
• 9 squares cut 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
• Fabric B:
• 8 squares cut 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
• Fabric C:
• 1 square cut 6″ x 6″
• Fabric D:
• 1 square cut 6″ x 6″

Block Layout

Below is the layout.

Possible Quilt Layouts and Color Ideas

It is always fun trying out different color combinations and block placements with my Electric Quilt 8 software. These are all made with the same number of blocks. Look at all of the different results.

First I went with colors similar to the version I made in the video. The second one is all about purples. Third I went with a scrappy layout. Lastly I set the blocks on point for a great look. I love how completely different the on-point one looks compared to the others.

Other Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks

Here are the blocks that I have made in this YouTube series. (Click on the photo to go to my blog post). They are all different in so many ways. Which one do you like best?

Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel. That way you will always know when I put out a new video! Happy Quilting! – Claudia