Quilt Block of the Month: April 2024 | Plus Cat's Cradle Unit Tutorial with Creative Grids Ruler
Get an up-close look at the April 2024 Quilting Life Block of the Month. Sherri also gives a tutorial on constructing the Cat's Cradle unit featured in this month's block. She shares the traditional way to construct this unit and also demonstrates how to use the Creative Grids Cat's Cradle ruler to help make the unit more efficiently. Visit Sherri's blog for the free PDF pattern for this month's block in two sizes. Remember to download the January pattern to get the instructions for the outer sawtooth star sections that will be used in every block this year.
Blog post with the free PDF pattern download: www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29444
Cat’s Cradle Ruler by Creative Grids: shrsl.com/4gx6p
Blog post with the January pattern download that includes the sawtooth star instructions: www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=28963
2024 Block of the Month Program Details Post: www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilt...
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Thank you for showing me this ruler. I am going to have to buy it. Your BOMs are always so beautiful. Thank you so much for your talent and generosity. Hugs from Minnesota ❤️
Wow! My jaw dropped when you added the large square to finish the block. I'm definitely getting this ruler! Thank you! 💕
I would not have know about this ruler without you. Thanks so much.
Great tutorial. Thank you. Love the block
Got to get the ruler! You make it look easy and your blocks are sharp!
Creative Grids makes some really great rulers! This is one I do not have but could add to my list! Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for the cute quilt block and the demo of the ruler. I don’t have the ruler but think I NEED one now! Happy April!
Thanks for the ruler demo.
Thank you for the demonstration on this ruler!
Thank you for the tutorial. It’s great!😊
Great Tutorial! Thanks! I’m definitely going to buy the ruler. 😊
Nice ruler! I will have to order.
Great ruler demo! Thank you!
thanks for the ruler demo! it seems like a great tool to get the perfect size. i have dreaded cat’s cradle blocks so this method looks like a great solution.
You gave such wonderful instructions!
I never thought to start sewing from the straight side instead of the point side. All my years of quilting and bunching up…. Dahhhh. Thanks for that tip that I should have thought of. Keep sharing the simplest of sewing processes.
Wow! The cat's cradle ruler is phenomenal! Thank you!
Thank you for the cats cradle ruler tutorial! I've had one for a few years and haven't attempted to try it. I will now! ❤
Thanks for the new lesson. Now, I need to catch up. I still have to do my March block. 😊
I've been wanting to learn how to use that ruler. Thank you Sherry.
I have to admit that like you I\'ve had this ruler for ages and yes I haven't used it either. It really does give a perfect finish so thank you for the demo
This tutorial is awesome. Thank you ❤❤
I have had this ruler for some time along with fabric/pattern from Edyta Sitar. I think it is going to be my next project….thank you for making it look easy.
Love this! I just ordered that ruler! I’ve never made the cat’s cradle block. Super fun 😊
Thanks so much for showing how to use the ruler. That is how I will make this block.
Way easier with the ruler!
Sherri, your videos are always outstanding. It's so helpful when you not only explain the piecing process but also are very diligent in showing your pressing techniques. This block is beautiful. Using the creative grids tool is going to be terrific as an option to making these a bit easier and two at a time.
Thank you for explaining this to me. I haven't even started the designer mystery quilt from last year because I didn't understand the ruler nor did I have the courage to do it the other way so I just didn't do anything.
I love this Tool makes it easier
My favorite part of the livestreams New Products. Maple House and the Chai batiks are on my list from this week! I am looking for the Maple House pattern as well.
I love that ruler ❤
love the colours
Thx for the ruler demo!
Excellent explanation
Love that ruler! It took me a minute to see it but when you drew those last two lines! Wow!
I used this ruler for a king sized quilt that had a mixture of creative rulers in it. I loved that I took care of 2 quilt blocks together.
I love making cat's cradle blocks and I do use the special creative grids ruler, which makes it so easy.
Loved it
I can’t find the blog post where all the star points are…can you post a link? I’ve looked everywhere
I too am guilty of owning an unused cats cradle ruler😢! No more!
Where did you get the little turntable cutting mat please :)
👍❤️🙂
I don't have the ruler, and just wondering if there is a way to do it without the ruler? I did do a practice one and not happy with my results! When sewing the square to the triangles and then adding larger triangle, my point was almost quarter inch off!!!! HELP
You can definitely make it without the ruler. Just be sure your pieces are cut accurately and that your seam allowances are right at 1/4".
Thank you! I was able to find the ruler at a local quilt store, so I will give that a shot!!@@sherrimcconnell4094
I’m trying to print the pattern and it’s not loading. I’ve tried several ways. Is it just me?
Clear your history this sometimes makes it work
It usually works better from a computer than from a phone or tablet, too.
I’m sorry to be a complainer but the picture on the PDF pattern is not the same fabrics as what you show on the video or the blog and I’m trying to match your color way so it gets confusing. Also, I can’t find the color way for the outside blocks for the rest of the months