Earlier this summer I shared how much I love spotted bats at night and since Halloween is right around the corner, I think it’s about time I add one to my series. This week’s new design is a simple Bat quilt block.
I know that many folks don’t like bats but growing up in a very old home, I had the pleasure to learn about them at a very young age. My lessons were up close and completely personal!
You see it turns out that we had a colony living within the eves and one night a wayward stray came into the house by way of the chimney. It made it’s way into my room and the family cat sat on guard crying to alert my folks.
Fast forward to a scene out of a scary movie and the stray was captured with a fishing net. Let’s just say that I can not confirm or deny that the stray came to school with me for show & tell.
Bat Quilt Block Details
The Bat quilt block is available in two finished sizes that measure:
- 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
- 12″ x 12″ (33 x 33 cm)
Materials & Supplies:
- Assorted Scraps: Black/Purple, and Gray Prints
- Cutting mat/ Rotary cutter/ Quilt ruler
- Heat erasing marking tool
- Spray starch
- Flatter Spray
- Sewing Machine
This block is super easy to make but the 6″ block does have a few smaller pieces. To help keep you on track, I put together a quick assembly video.
The Bat quilt pattern is available in the shop. Just click the button below, add the pattern to your cart and follow the prompts for check out.
Bat Quilt Block
This easy to make quilt block is available in 12″ & 6″ finished sizes. It is perfect for using up your smaller scraps and fussy cutting your favorite prints.
PIN THIS BLOCK
Since the Bat block is more of a seasonal theme, I suggest you take a minute and PIN THIS to your favorite quilting or Halloween board on Pinterest. This way, you can look through your pins for inspiration and remember patterns you already on hand!
Love the Blocks2Quilt series and need to catch up? Click here to access all of the Blocks 2 Quilt blocks or if you need a few ideas for quilt layouts, be sure to click here for 35 quilt designs.
Comments & Reviews
Patti says
Glad it isn’t too scary! Thanks for the pattern and video.
Heather says
You are so welcome Patti!
-Heather
Irene R Bymers says
I have been trying to add the Bat Block for two days with no success. Can you hp me get the adorabke bat block.
Thank you,
Irene
Heather says
Hello Irene,
I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble loading the item to your cart. Perhaps try going to the shop directly and check out or another browser.
https://thesewingloft.myshopify.com/collections/blocks-2-quilt/products/halloween-inspired-bat-quilt-block-pattern
Keep me posted!
-Heather