Road to Oklahoma quilt block video tutorial with Teresa from Teresa Down Under
Teresa Mairal Barreu- Scraps
- Traditional
- Beginner
- Quilt size 12" × 12"
Join Teresa from Teresa Down Under as she guides you step by step through assembling a Road to Oklahoma Quilt Block. This versatile block offers tons of possibilities. You can make it in 2 colors, or more and you’ll get different layouts. You can also turn it to the right or to the left to change the layout and make secondary designs.
Instructor
Teresa Mairal Barreu
Teresa loves spending her spare time sewing and designing. She is the author of “Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist,” a book all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block. She shares several new quilt block tutorials each week on her YouTube channel and blog.
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What is covered in Road to Oklahoma quilt block video tutorial with Teresa from Teresa Down Under?
Join Teresa from Teresa Down Under as she guides you step by step through assembling a Road to Oklahoma Quilt Block. This versatile block offers tons of possibilities. You can make it in 2 colors, or more and you’ll get different layouts. You can also turn it to the right or t...
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The tutorial video is 00:02:29.
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Yes. A written transcript is available on the tutorial page.
Video Transcript
The Road to Oklahoma block is a classic quilt block that dates back to the mid-19th century. The block is made up of half-square triangles and rectangular pieces, which are pieced together to form a nine-patch block.
The block gets its name from the road that connected Tennessee and Oklahoma, which was a popular route for settlers moving westward. The block was likely created by quilters along this road who were inspired by the journey and the changing landscape around them.
To make a Road to Oklahoma block, quilters typically start by selecting two or more contrasting fabrics. Some of the fabrics are cut into squares and sewn into half triangle square units, while orders are left as squares. The block is then arranged and sewn together as a 16 patch.
The Road to Oklahoma block is a versatile design that can be used in a variety of quilt patterns and styles. It can be made in different sizes and color combinations, allowing quilters to create unique and personalized designs.
