Card Trick Quilt Pattern
At first glance, the traditional Card Trick quilt block might seem difficult, but if you cut and sew its patches systematically, you'll find it goes together with ease.
Card Trick Quilt Size
Finished Block Size: 9" squareFinished Quilt Size: 63-1/2" x 84-1/2"
Quarter Square Triangle Units
It's nice when we can use quick piecing to assemble quarter square triangle units -- like the units in all but the corner positions of the Card Trick block. But because quick piecing results in mirror-image units, and all of the individual units for this quilt must be identical to create the proper flow, we'll assemble them triangle by triangle.We will quick piece the half square triangle units used in block corners.
Fabric Selections
The Card Trick block has four "cards" that appear to overlap; most quilts are sewn using a different fabric for each card. I prefer just a bit of color value variation among the four card fabrics, but you'll see other examples with more contrast between fabrics.One caution, avoid high contrast in fabrics arranged side-by-side or your blocks could resemble a swastika. It's sad that what was once a religious symbol has acquired a negative meaning, but most quilters wish to avoid any connection with the symbol unless they are purchasing a vintage quilt.
Yardages
Card fabrics are labeled on page 2.Fabric A: 7/8 yard
Fabric B: 7/8 yard
Fabric C: 1 yard (also used in cornerstones)
Fabric D: 7/8 yard
Light Background: 1-3/8 yards
Sashing: 1-5/8 yards
Border: 2-1/4 yards (from lengthwise strips)
- 1-1/4 yards for crosswise strips
Binding: about 315 running inches doublefold binding (binding instructions)
Backing: 5-1/2 yards (backing instructions)
Batting: About 75" x 95"
