Oklahoma Twister Quilt Block: Part 2

The second of two variations...

This post contains affiliate links, for which I receive compensation.

BACK: 2-fabric
Oklahoma Twister

Next: 8 layout ideas
for Oklahoma Twister blocks

This 3-color variation of our Oklahoma Twister quilt block gives it a more traditional feel.

For this variation, we'll use the quick pieced method for our HSTs and add another fabric.

Our Oklahoma Twister quilt block continues with a variation on the original color placements. The result is a more traditional feeling block in 3 fabrics.

Oklahoma Twister - Variation #2

Everything else is the same.

Don't forget to download the coloring page to come up with your own variations!

Time to get back to work.

The newest quilt fabrics to tickle your fancy...

Click the images below to see the full collection. We share any commercial and/or free patterns that showcase them, too. (For inspiration, of course!)

Soul Fusion fabric collection by AGF Studio for Art Gallery Fabrics

Soul Fusion
AGF Studio
Art Gallery Fabrics

Sweetbriar fabric collection by Rachel Erickson for Riley Blake

Sweetbriar
Rachel Erickson
Riley Blake

Painterly Petals Meadow fabric collection by Studio RK for Robert Kaufman

Painterly Petals Meadow
Studio RK
Robert Kaufman

Step 1: Cutting this 3-fabric Oklahoma Twister

Oklahoma Twister variation

As with any 'pointy' design, choose fabrics with good contrast between all the choices.

Complementary colors or fabrics without common colors in them provide the most contrast.

If you're uncertain, make a sample block to eliminate any uncertainty.

Label your patches.

Click here to download a coloring page for your Oklahoma Twister.

			Cutting Chart for an Oklahoma Twister Quilt Block Variation - 3 Fabrics ~Traditional Piecing ~
Patch	Fabric	Qty	Finished Block Size
Patch	Fabric	Qty	6"	9"	12"
1**	Med	4	1⅞" x 1⅞"	2⅜" x 2⅜"	2⅞" x 2⅞"
2**	Dark	6	1⅞" x 1⅞"	2⅜" x 2⅜"	2⅞" x 2⅞"
3	Med	4	1½" x 1½"	2" x 2"	2½" x 2½"
4	Light	4	1½" x 1½"	2" x 2"	2½" x 2½"
5	Light	4	1½" x 3½"	2" x 5"	2½" x 6½"
6**	Light	2	1⅞" x 1⅞"	2⅜" x 2⅜"	2⅞" x 2⅞"
Unfinished Block Size			6½"	9½"	12½"
Grid Size			1"	1½"	2"
**I prefer to cut my patches extra large for HSTs, stitch, and then trim them to size. If you prefer to do the same, add a bit extra to the measurements for Patches #1, #2 and #6 above. There is a chart further down in these instructions where you need it for trimming them to size.

Confident Stitch Black Frdiay Cyber MOnday deals

Step 2: Assemble the units for your Oklahoma Twister

Two different sets of HSTs are needed to complete this version of the design. Both are constructed using the Quick Pieced method.

Click here for detailed instructions if you are not familiar with this technique.

HSTs #1/#2

Make 12

To start, on the backside of six of either the #1 or #2 patches draw a diagonal line between one pair of corners.

As always, mark whichever fabric is easier to see the lines on.

With your favorite quarter inch foot installed, stitch a 1/4" away from both sides of both lines on all six pairs of patches.

After stitching press all the pairs flat to set the seams.

Cut each in half along the drawn line for a total of 12 HST.

Press the units open with the SA towards the darker fabric. Set aside for now.

HSTs #6/#2

Make 4

Draw a diagonal line on the back of either the two remaining #2 or the two #6 patches.

With RST layer the two pairs of #2 and #6 together.

Stitch a 1/4" away from the line on both sides.

Press flat to set your seams and cut in half on the original marking.

Press with SA toward the darker #2 patches.

Repeat for a total of four #2/#6 HSTs.

To complete the HST units, trim all of them (the #1/#2s and #2/#6s) to size as needed.

Use the "Trim HST to..." dimension that corresponds to your chosen block size. For a 12" block it's 2-1/2" square.

HST Dimensions
Finished Block Size	Trim HST to…
6"	1½" x 1½"
9"	2" x 2"
12"	2½" x 2½"

Quarter Blocks

A quarter block

Make 4

With RST, join a #1/#2 HST to both sides of a #3 square.

The #2 patch is in the lower left for both placements.

SAs are pressed towards the center #3 patch.

Press SA in the direction of the arrows

Repeat for a total of four units.

With RST, add a #2/#6 HST and a #3 square to each side of a #1/#2 HST. Note the position of the HSTs.

SA are pressed away from the center #1/#2 HST.

Repeat for a total of four units.

To complete the quarters, arrange the sewn and cut units into rows.

Stitch them together, pressing the SA out from the center (blue arrows).

Step 3: Assemble your Oklahoma Twister quilt block

From this point forward, the construction is the same as for our original Oklahoma Twister.

Click here to return to the original Step 3.

Next: 8 layout ideas
for Oklahoma Twister blocks

What about a different quilt block?

For a list of all the 220+ quilt block patterns on this site, start here.

If you know the name of the block, shorten your search by using these links:

A-D

E-M

N-Z

Click here if you're looking for blocks with at least some paper piecing.

Click here if you're looking for the basic building blocks of quilting, i.e., Flying Geese, half square triangles, quarter square triangles, etc., along with several techniques to make each.

And finally, use these links to find blocks in these finished sizes: