Mastering the Contrary Husband Block: A Step-by-Step Guide

🧵The contrary husband block is a versatile design that adds visual interest to quilts.

✂️The technique of partial seams allows you to create complex blocks with fewer seams and easier assembly.

📜The contrary husband block has a rich history, dating back to its publication in the Kansas City Star newspaper in 1938.

💡By changing the fabrics and color placement, you can create different effects and variations of the contrary husband block.

🎨Experiment with different sashing and border options to enhance the overall design of your quilt.

What is a contrary husband block?

—The contrary husband block is a quilt block design that features rectangles and square-in-a-square units. It is known for its unique construction technique called partial seams.

How do you sew a contrary husband block?

—To sew a contrary husband block, you start by creating four crossways units using rectangles and squares. Then, you add the center square and surround it with the crossways units. Finally, you sew the remaining units to complete the block.

What is the advantage of partial seams?

—Partial seams allow you to create blocks with complex designs, such as the contrary husband block, with fewer seams and easier assembly. It is a technique that adds versatility and opens up possibilities for unique quilt designs.

Can I customize the design of the contrary husband block?

—Yes, you can customize the design of the contrary husband block by changing the fabrics and color placement. This allows you to create different visual effects and variations of the block.

What are some design options for sashing and borders?

—When it comes to sashing and borders for the contrary husband block, you have various options. You can match them to the fabrics used in the block for a cohesive look, or you can choose contrasting colors to create a bold and modern design.

00:00Introduction and overview of the contrary husband block

01:45Detailed instructions for creating the crossways units

04:32Step-by-step guide for assembling the block using the partial seams technique

06:50Exploration of design variations and fabric options

08:35Tips for choosing sashing and border options to enhance the overall design