Magnolia Quilt Block Tutorial with AccuQuilt

I am so excited today to share the magnolia quilt block that you can sew together using the AccuQuilt die.

It’s a simple block and while you see half rectangles, the AccuQuilt die really really makes it easy to sew!

You’ll notice that there are no points on the half rectangles and the corners of the small four patch unit as well. This really is nice because your sewing machine and needle won’t eat the point and cause issues! It really is nice.

In addition to not getting eaten, the points being gone really help you line up the pieces as well. It’s easy and they line up perfectly.

Oh my goodness, have you seen the GO! Magnolia Bud die yet? It’s an absolute game-changer for quilting! If you’ve ever wanted to create stunning, perfectly pieced flower blocks without the stress (or scissors), this die is your new best friend.

I got my hands on one and couldn’t wait to dive in.

Spoiler alert: It’s as fabulous as it looks, and I even recorded a fun video tutorial to walk you through the whole process. Let’s get those creative juices flowing, shall we?

Materials You’ll Need:

Get the AccuQuilt die here: Magnolia Bud

Start with the AccuQuilt Go Me! machine. It’s a great machine to start with. It’s the machine I started with!

Key Points:

• Perfect Petals Every Time: This die makes cutting precise, curved pieces a breeze—no awkward snips or uneven edges here!
• Block Size Ready to Shine: At 7” finished, the Magnolia Bud is perfect for projects big and small.
• Quick and Easy Assembly: The die streamlines the tricky parts, leaving you more time for the fun stuff: sewing and showing off.
• Endless Design Possibilities: Play around with color combos to create anything from a subtle accent to a bold statement piece.

Instructions for Sewing the Magnolia Quilt Block

This is the die that I used. It’s the Magnolia quilt block. Super cute!!

Read the instructions on the box! They are great and so easy to follow. It’s perfect for any level of quilter and if this is your first fabric cutting machine die- then you’ll use them.

The instructions also share a design or finished project that you can make using the quilt block or die.

After you cut all the pieces that are needed, you’ll want to lay all the pieces out in the correct design and layout.

From now on, you’ll be pairing up two pieces of the block and sewing them together.

I started with the top corner area which is a four patch quilt block. You’ll need to sew this four patch before you start sewing any other part of the quilt block.

You’ll also be sewing those half rectangles together as well.

NOTICE that the magnolia quilt block die has the corners and points cut off. This is fantastic and makes sewing these together really easy.

The points won’t get stuck under the needle and it really helps when you are lining up the corners as well.

Make sure you line everything up nicely before sewing. Pin to secure if needed.

When you have those units sewn, lay the block back out and begin sewing those units together into rows.

Pin to secure the rows at the seams. Make sure one seam is going the opposite direction as the other seam. That allows the seams to lay flat – and nest seams together.

Lay the larger unit and line up the next row

Again, lay right sides together and pin the seams to secure

Lay the block out, make sure it’s correct – make any kind of adjustments at this point. It’s easier to fix if you need.

Press well. The block is finished!

Watch the Video Tutorial for the Flower Quilt Block:

Seriously, if you’re looking to add a touch of elegance and fun to your quilting, the GO! Magnolia Bud die is a no-brainer. I mean, who doesn’t love a beautiful quilt block that looks like you spent hours on it—when really, you just let the die do the heavy lifting?

Grab your fabrics, fire up your AccuQuilt cutter, and let’s bloom some creativity together! Don’t forget to check out my video tutorial for tips and tricks—it’s like having a sewing buddy right next to you!

I did sew four of these blocks together, put a sashing in between with a cornerstone block in the middle and finished a super cute table topper or small wall hanging quilt.

I also added a flange binding – it was such an easy thing to add because I used the AccuQuilt die for that as well. That tutorial will be coming soon!

Flower Block Wall Hanging Pattern

After I sewed a few blocks, I thought they were fabulous so I finished a wall hanging or table topper quilt using four of the flower quilt blocks.

Cut 4 – 2 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ background strips

Cut 1 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ corner stone block

Lay out the block, sashing and block

Lay out the sashing, corner stone and sashing

Lay out the block sashing and block

Once you have these laid out in the proper order, then sew your sections together to make 3 rows.

Sew your 3 rows together to make the small quilt top

Finishing the Table Topper

1. Cut or piece together your batting and a piece of quilt backing fabric.

2. Make a quilt sandwich with the backing, batting, and top.

3. Baste together with fusible batting, pins or basting spray.

3. Quilt as desired. A few of my favorite ways to quilt are Straight line quilting or cross hatch quilting. Use a walking foot on your sewing machine. Trim away the extra batting and backing.

4. Cut strips of fabric for the binding. Cut 2 1/2” tall (sometimes I use 2 1/4″) binding strips. Sew the binding strips together and bind using your favorite technique. 

Additional AccuQuilt Resources and Projects

• Free Table Topper quilt pattern
• Star and Cross quilt block pattern
• Bucket Hat pattern
• Quilt as you go project bag

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