Greek Key Quilt Block Tutorial
The Greek Key looks like a maze, and it can be complicated if you try to wing it. But if you follow these steps, it is actually quite easy.
This is a fun variation of a log cabin quilt block.
Details
This tutorial is for a 9″ version of the block made with two fabrics – a light and a dark.
Fabric requirements
All fabric pieces are 1-1/2″ wide. Cut the following lengths.
Dark fabric:
- 1-1/2″
- 2-1/2″
- 3-1/2″
- 4-1/2″
- 5-1/2″
- 6-1/2″
- 7-1/2″
- 8-1/2″
- 9-1/2″
Light fabric:
- 1-1/2″
- 2-1/2″
- 3-1/2″
- 4-1/2″
- 5-1/2″
- 6-1/2″
- 7-1/2″
- 8-1/2″
Block Assembly
Begin in the centre of the block. Join the two 1-1/2″ squares.
Add the dark 2-1/2″ strip on one side and the light 2-1/2″ strip on the other side.
This is the beginning of the spiral, so if you want it to go in a specific direction, choose the sides carefully. If the direction of the spiral doesn’t matter, just choose randomly.
Add the 3-1/2″ strips and then the 4-1/2″ strips – light on one side and dark on the other side, following the spiral layout.
Continue to add the strips, one on each side, going around the block.
At the end, there will be one dark 9-1/2″ strip. This goes on the side to finish the block.
The block will be 9-1/2″ square.
More quilt blocks
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