There is something almost magical about a quilt that seems to shift and move the longer you look at it, and that is exactly the charm of this design. In this fun video, The Sewing Channel shows you how to create a striking illusion quilt using nothing more than humble half square triangles, those little workhorses of the quilting world, arranged in a clever way that tricks the eye beautifully.
Here is why this one is worth watching:
- Simple units, stunning result. The whole quilt is built from half square triangles, so even confident beginners can create something that looks wonderfully intricate and eye catching.
- The illusion is all in the layout. She shows how arranging and rotating your triangles in just the right way creates that mesmerising sense of depth and movement.
- Endless ways to play. Once you understand the trick, you can experiment with your own colours and values to make the illusion uniquely yours.
Do you love working with half square triangles as much as we do? We would love to hear what you would make with this illusion in the comments below!
