Purple Delight Quilt Along – Rainbow Border Block Part 2 (Finishing Block B)
May 2, 2018
Instructions for Part 1
Part 2: Finishing Block B
- #purpledelightiqgqal2019 block B.
- To make the borders you will use templates for block B available in the files section of the India Quilt Guild Group.
Preparation

- Finished block B size: 10 x 10 inches.
- Template B – is shown in image 2.
- For working on Part 2 you will require to print block B template A, C once.
- Keep templates separate in a zip lock bag so they don’t get mixed up.
Cutting
Table 1
Block | Template/Patch | Fabric | Patch Count | Total Patch Count |
B | A | From background fabric | Cut 1 | Cut 32 |
C | From background fabric | Cut 1 | Cut 32 |
- Cut out template A and C as shown below.
- Please note that once the template has been cut out on the fabric I refer to it as a patch.
Assembly
The instructions below are to complete block B of the Purple Delight Log Cabin Quilt.
- Step 1 – Start by sewing the inner curve of block B. Fold patch C in half to to find the centre point of the rainbow curve and snip. Then fold the curved strip in half and find the centre point of the inner curve and snip. Pin the two points together.
- Step 2 – As show in step 2, continue pinning patch C onto the inner curve of the rainbow.
- Step 3 – Start sewing along the seam line by turning on rainbow curve side.
- Step 4/5 – Once you have sewn all around the curve, flatten and press as shown in step 4 and 5.
- Step 6 – Similarly, join patch A to the outer of the rainbow curve by following steps 1-3.
- This brings you to the completion of block B.
Finishing the block

- Repeat this process till you have all the required number of blocks B.
- You should have 32 completed blocks B to complete your border.
As you progress, post your completed block B in the group.
Please find all previous posts for #purpledelightiqgqal2019 here.
4 Comments
Very fun to make! The curves work well if I just go slow. Fun pattern. Very different from anything I have ever done.
Hi Alleta, It is a fun border isn’t it. I also love the challenge. can’t wait to see your completed quilt 🙂
Hi Rashida,
This is so timely, sharing how to sew this block correctly. I need to sew one myself for a t-shirt quilt and have been dragging my feet. You are giving me the confidence and boost I needed to just do it and get ‘er done.
~smile~ Roseanne
Hi Roseanne, you are welcome. I am glad my tutorial will be useful to you.