--- title: "The Goblet Quilt Block for #QuiltBlockMania" date: 2025-03-04 author: "Phoebe Moon" featured_image: "https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Mardi-Gras-Glasses.jpg" categories: - name: "Quilt Block Tutorial" url: "/category/block-tutorial.md" --- # The Goblet Quilt Block for #QuiltBlockMania The theme for this month’s #QuiltBlockMania is “drink”. Since today is Fat Tuesday or [Mardi Gras](https://scrapdash.com/celebrating-mardi-gras-in-galveston/), I wanted to represent a popular Mardi Gras drink, the Hurricane. You would normally drink that out of a [curvy glass,](https://amzn.to/3QGpJxf) but I decided to simplify the design and show a goblet. To visit the other designers in this hop, see the list at the bottom of the page. To print this page, use the green Print Friendly button at the bottom, just above the comments. If that doesn’t work, try pressing down the CNTRL button and the P button at the same time. Or the COMMAND button and the P button if you are on a Mac. That should bring up the printer dialog. ## The Goblet Block was inspired by this Postcard ![Refreshing hurricane cocktail served in a tall glass with ice, garnished with a cherry, orange wedge, and pineapple slice, perfect for tropical drinks and summer parties.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hurricane-Postcard-514x800.jpg) I admit that I did some research on this drink, trying several different recipes that I found on the Internet. I did not come to any sort of conclusion, but I did sleep well. (Yes, I am kidding.) Here is the block. ![Green and purple geometric scrapbooking paper with subtle pattern and texture for craft projects, scrapdash supply.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Goblet-by-Scrapdash.jpg) ### To Make a Single Goblet Block, Assemble: - (1) 6-1/4″ square for the goblet. I used green (and purple in the table runner below.) The colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold. Purple is for justice, gold is for power, and green is for faith. - (2) 4-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ Background rectangles - (1) 5″ square the same color as the goblet. Cut this on the diagonal to make (2) triangles. (see illustration on the right) You won’t use both triangles. - (2) 5″ Background squares. Cut these on the diagonal to make (4) triangles. You won’t use all the triangles. - (1) 5″ Background square. - (1) 5″ square the opposite color of the goblet. Because my goblet was green, I used purple. - (2) 2-1/2″ squares the same color as the 5″ square above. In my case, that’s purple. ![Cutting a quilt square on the diagonal](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/cut-square-on-diagonal.jpg) ### The Goblet is a Square-in-a-Square Sew a Background triangle to both sides of the 6-1/4″ Goblet square. Press to the triangles. ![Goblet-block-1 construction method](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Goblet-block-1.jpg) Sew a Goblet triangle (in my case, green) to one side of the square and a Background triangle to the other. You have made the Goblet! ![Goblet-block-2 construction method](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Goblet-block-2.jpg) ### The Goblet Stem - Make an HST using the 5″ squares of the Stem Color and the Background. If you participated in last month’s [Super Sunday mystery](https://scrapdash.com/ten-speed-a-fast-fun-and-easy-super-sunday-mystery-quilt/), I bet you know how to do that in 20 different ways! - Sew a 2-1/2″ square on the diagonal to the left side of a 4-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ Background rectangle, right sides together. Flip the square over the seam. If it lines up perfectly, you can trim the background if you like. Press to the dark. - Sew a 2-1/2″ square on the diagonal to the right side of a 4-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ Background rectangle, right sides together. Flip the square over the seam. If it lines up perfectly, you can trim the background if you like. Press to the dark. ![Simplified geometric background with diagonal division, featuring textured purple and white sections for web or graphic design projects.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Goblet-HST.jpg) ![Scrapdash logo on a textured background, representing digital scrapbooking and design tools for creative projects.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Goblet-corner-left.jpg) ![Scrapdash logo with modern design elements, digital icons, and clean layout representing innovative scrap management solutions.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Goblet-corner.jpg) ### Now Just Sew it Together! Sew the left side of the block first, as shown in the piecing diagram. Press as directed by the arrows. Then sew the right side of the block and press again. Finally, sew the right and left sides together, again pressing as shown. Because of the way you pressed your seams, they should just touch each other at the intersections. ![Green scrap metal sheet with safety markings, industrial scrapdash material for recycling and metal processing, eco-friendly scrap metal for sustainable waste management.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Goblet-piecing-1.jpg) If you would like to make this block in a different size, visit the [Square-in-a-Square tutorial](https://scrapdash.com/square-in-a-square-quilt-block/) for a free downloadable chart. ### Here is a Table Runner to Try I used three 12″ blocks, a 1-1/2″ (unfinished) sashing, and a 2-1/2″ (unfinished) border. I found some wonderful polkadot fabric similar to this on [Connecting Threads](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=89111&awinaffid=2008229&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.connectingthreads.com%2Fct-clearance%3Fid%3D60080701), BUT it’s extra wide. *However*, it is on sale right now. It never hurts to have extra pretty fabric, especially if it is on sale. ![Colorful quilt block featuring geometric fish shapes on a festive polka dot background. Perfect for scrapbooking, quilting projects, or DIY Crafts. Vibrant and playful design element.](https://scrapdash.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/goblet-TR.jpg) Finishes about 18″ x 43″. ## Be Sure to Visit These Designers to See Their Blocks! [Tropical Drink by Carolina Moore of Always Expect Moore](https://alwaysexpectmoore.com/free-fancy-drink-quilt-block/) [Pink Lemonade by Crafty Staci](https://www.craftystaci.com/blog/pink-lemonade-quilt-block) [Mardi Gras Hurricanes](https://scrapdash.com/the-goblet-block/) [Milkshake by Patchwork Breeze](https://patchworkbreeze.com/fancy-drink-quilt/) [On the Rocks by Patti’s Patchwork](https://pattispatchwork-blog.com/2025/03/04/timeless-classics/) [Coco Loco by QuiltFabrication](https://www.quiltfabrication.com/2025/03/coco-loco-for-march-quilt-block-mania.html) [Hot Coffee To Go](https://sandiegosewn.com/blogs/san-diego-sewn-sharing-the-experience) [Christmas Cocktail by Inquiring Quilter](https://www.inquiringquilter.com/questions/2025/03/04/quilt-block-mania-march-is-fancy-drink) [Sip Happens by Robin Kinley Designs Etc.](https://www.robinkinley.com/chickenscratch/siphappens) [Unicorn Lemonade by Memory Barn Studio](https://www.memorybarnstudio.com/march-2025-unicorn-lemonade/) [Friendly Mule by Patchwork River Quilting](https://patchworkriver.com/quilt-block-mania-march-2025-friendly-mule) [Margarita by Emerald Falls Quilts](https://emeraldfallsquilts.com/blogs/blog/texas-margarita-quiltblockmania) [Bartending Nutcracker by Tourmaline & Thyme Quilts](https://tourmalinethymequilts.com/quilt-block-mania-march-2025) [Raspberry Lemonade](http://thenotsodramaticlife.com/make-this-free-raspberry-lemonade-quilt-block-before-summer/) [Mod Martini by A Piece of Quiet Quilts](https://www.apieceofquietquilts.com/quilty-blog/mod-martini) [Pina Colada by Appliques Quilts and More](https://www.appliquesquiltsandmore.com/blog/quilt-block-mania-fancy-drinks-396813) [Lemon Drop by Studio B](https://www.studiobquilt.com/qbm--march.htm) Don’t forget to [sign up for the newsletter](https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f8adbd81bb8f6fac9fad95f)! 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