Hot Air Balloon Quilt Block | Blocks 2 Quilt

This week I’m sharing a hot air balloon quilt block in the Blocks 2 Quilt series. There is something about seeing these beauties floating high in the sky that makes me smile.

Truth be told, I’ve never been in a hot air balloon before but I’ve been dreaming about it. Seriously, ever since I took my daughter to a balloon festival many moons ago, I’ve been secretly trying to convince my husband to go for a ride. I guess you could say, it’s on my bucket list.

Hot Air Balloon Block Details

The finished Hot Air Balloon quilt block measure:

• 6″ x 6″ (15.2 x 15.2 cm)
• 12″ x 12″ (33 x 33 cm)

Material & Tool Supply List:

• Assorted Scraps: Red, Blue, Print, Brown & Background Prints 
• Cutting mat/ Rotary cutter/ Quilt ruler
• Heat erasing marking tool
• Spray starch

This block is a simple patchwork construction that requires half square triangle technique. Overall, it is an easy to make block and perfect for the beginner.

With all the scraps in my stash the options for this block are limitless. I can see fussy cutting that center stripe to create an eye catching focal point. Or maybe adding some hand embroidery between the basket and the balloon.

You can find all of the blocks from my Blocks 2 Quilt series in my shop and for a limited time, until February 21st, 2019, you can download them for free! Better hurry and grab it while you can!

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