This block is so adorable!
It reminds me of festivities and celebrations in different cultures.
They also look like wonderful vases from afar.
Image by Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting
When making this, be sure to change or alternate the colors of the fabrics for some variation.
Learn how to make Japanese lanterns quilt with this simple and easy tutorial byFons and Porters Love of Quilting.
Its a beginner-friendly block that you might easily finish in just a few minutes.
Learn the step-by-step tutorial through the video below.
From the background fabric, cut 2 pieces of 2 squares.
Step 2:
Draw a diagonal line from one corner to another on both background squares.
Place on both ends of the strip making a trapezoid and pin in place.
Sew right on the diagonal lines.
Finger press the seams and cut the excess tip using scissors or a rotary cutter.
ensure not to cut on the stitching part.
Make another one of this piece.
Cut the excess cloth and press with an iron.
Make another one for the bottom of the block.
Step 5:
Assemble the lantern.
Step 6:
Stitch the blocks in rows and press them to make a nice block.
Make more of this lantern block for the quilt in different colors and patterns of fabric.
