The Bright Hopes block is a traditional quilt block that's assembled with partial seams. There are just five pieces in the block, a center square surrounded by four rectangles that move from medium-light to dark. Five pieces per block makes it a breeze to cut and sew, and Bright Hopes is a good choice for block swaps because even beginners can put it together with no problems. I cut and pieced this block in about ten or twelve minutes. Use chain piecing and you can do a bunch in no time.
Use Partial Seams to Make the Bright Hopes Quilt Block
By Janet Wickell, About.com GuideMarch 26, 2007
The Bright Hopes block is a traditional quilt block that's assembled with partial seams. There are just five pieces in the block, a center square surrounded by four rectangles that move from medium-light to dark. Five pieces per block makes it a breeze to cut and sew, and Bright Hopes is a good choice for block swaps because even beginners can put it together with no problems. I cut and pieced this block in about ten or twelve minutes. Use chain piecing and you can do a bunch in no time.
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This is a nice block pattern but, like many others, what quilting pattern would look best after they’re all put together? Could you include some tips with your patterns?
I did a quilt out of a similiar pattern, difference was the square was a halfsquare triangle and the rectangles were made up of three strips each……loved making that quilt, added a border to it. I made mine out of all black and white pattern fabric and bordered it with maroon shadow play fabric and bound it with black moda fabric………turned out fabulous.
Susie
I used this block to make a wedding quilt for my daughter and new son-in-law. My daughter chose 4 colors on a trip with me to the fabric store. I sent 15 rectangles of each color with instructions and an invitation to contribute to the wedding quilt by completing the block and using any color or pattern for the center square. I asked only that the fabric be cotton. I received many wonderful blocks and have just finished sewing them all together. I am now deciding on an appropriate border. It is a great block to use for this group project because it is so simple.