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Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Blue 5 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric B: Red 5 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric C: Blue & Cream 2 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric D: White with Red & Blue 2 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric E: White with Blue 2 - 3 1/4" squares Pair 3 1/4" squares in the following combinations: 1 - C/B - press to the C fabric 1 - A/C - press to the C fabric 2 - A/E - press to the E fabric 2 - A/B - press to the A fabric 2 - B/D - press to the B fabric Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line and press seam following the guide above, this will help you achieve more precise points. Square to 2 1/2". Make 4 Patch Units: Layout 2 4-patches as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Then sew rows together and press this seam open to reduce bulk. Make 2 of each 4 patch. Square to 4 1/2". Layout 4-patches as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press this seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 8 1/2". Here's another one. Here is a Blockade quilt. By changing fabric placement you can get an entirely different look.
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Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Happy Autumn! Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: White: 4 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. 1 - 6" square Fabric B: Brown 4 - 2 1/2" squares 4 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric C: Green 1 - 6" square 4 - 2 1/2" squares Fabric D: Gold 2 - 6" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric E: Autumn print 1 - 4 1/2" square Make Half Square Triangles: Pair Fabric A and Fabric B 3 1/4" squares with right sides together.Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press to the dark fabric. Square to 2 1/2". Make Corner Units: Layout 2 1/2" units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press final seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Make Center Outer Units: Make Half Square Triangles by pairing 6" squares with right sides together in the following combinations: 1 - A/D 1 - C/D Sew a 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press seams to Fabric D. Draw a diagonal line on back as shown above on the A/C units. Place A/D and C/D units right sides together along seam line. Make sure the seams "lock" together and pin. Then sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line and press final seam open to reduce bulk. See the instructions below for how to square a Quarter Square Triangle. We want to square this unit to 4 1/2". I placed a small piece of tape on the spot of my ruler where the 2 2 1/4" lines intersect. Place the 2 1/4" mark on the very center of the unit and make sure the diagonal line on the ruler runs along the diagonal seam. Trim the right and top seams. Rotate the square so the trimmed corner is now on the bottom left. Place your 2 1/4" mark on the center again but also make sure the 4 1/2" marks on the right bottom and top left are at the points of the triangles along the edge. Trim right side and top. Assemble Block: Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 and 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2".
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75 Fun Fat Quarter Quilts An exciting new book has just been released. It is called 75 Fun Fat Quarter Quilts and many designers have written chapters and I am happy to be one of them. My chapter is called One Simple Block because all the quilts are made from, yes, you guessed it, one simple block, The Contrary Wife. The quilt shown above is called Au Contraire. This quilt started with this sweet fat quarter bundle because remember, this book is about quilts that can be made from fat quarters. And all the quilts in my chapter are so easy to make because the blocks are made from 4 half square triangles and 5 squares and you sew them into a simple 9-patch block. What makes this chapter so interesting is the eight quilts that I designed all look so different by changing the colors or changing the way the block was placed in the quilts. And just to get you a bit more excited, I'm going to give you a sneak peek at the quilts. This is Falling Leaves, a great Fall themed quilt but you could use the same idea with any fat quarter bundle that you may love and it would look beautiful. This is Chain Link, a completely different look using white, red and black fabric. This color grouping is the favorite of my daughter Katie Rose so I have lots of these fabrics in my stash. This is Big Red, those of you that know me know I love stars in quilts, they are such a traditional, iconic look. But this quilt looks bold and modern by using bright, bold colors. This quilt is called Magnificent Valour, I thought it would be perfect for those of you that make all of those wonderful Quilts of Valor. This is Ups and Downs, as you can see, again, I have lots of red, black and white in my stash. I think this would also be great if you did each row in a different color. This is Garden Paths, it reminded me of a show garden with lots of flower beds surrounded by grassy paths that meet with a fountain at the intersections. This is Candy Garland, I thought of strings of wrapped candies when I designed this one. It would also be fun in Christmas fabrics. And this is just one of many, many chapters from all sorts of talented designers. So there you have it, just a snippet of the chapter I wrote, after all, we want you to run out and buy the book so you can see the full designs for yourself. And remember, this is all from One Simple Block! To win a free copy of this book* please leave a comment on this blog post, let me know which of the quilts in my chapter is your favorite or you can just say hi! Remember to include your email address with your comment so I can reach the lucky winner. On Wednesday, December 23 I will select a winner using a random number generator. *If your address is in the United States you will receive a hard copy of the book. A winner from outside the US will receive a free e-book version. So many people can get to know about this new book we are having a blog tour. Stop by these other sites to see what some of the other designers have to say about their chapters. There are still a few more days of the tour! 12/14 C&T Publishing blog 12/15 Jera Brandvig 12/16 Melissa Cory 12/17 Kate Colleran 12/18 Sue Pfau 12/19 Tiffany Jenkins 12/20 Ellen Murphy 12/21 Amanda Castor 12/22 Jo Kramer All the best! ~ Ellen Update! A winner has been chosen for this giveaway. It was Bonnie. Thanks to everyone who participated!
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Rust 1 - 4 1/2" square 8 - 2 1/2" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric B: White print 2 - 5 1/4" square - Mark a diagonal line on back. 4 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles Fabric C: Light Brown 2 - 5 1/4" squares Fabric D: Dark Brown 4 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles Make Half Square Triangles: Pair Fabric B and Fabric C 5 1/4" squares with right sides together. Sew a 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press seam to the Fabric C. Square to 4 1/2". Make Outer Center Units: Place 2 1/2" Fabric A square on left side of Fabric B rectangle. Sew a thread width below drawn line and press seam to the bottom corner. Trim back 2 layers of fabric to 1/4". Repeat procedure to opposite side. Sew flying geese unit to Fabric D rectangle. Press seam to the Fabric D. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the outside and row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2".
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com There are quite a few versions of the Weathervane block, this one is easy and looks great. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Large light print 1 - 4 1/2" square Fabric B: Red 4 - 4 1/2" squares Fabric C: Green 4 - 2 1/2" squares 4 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric D: Small light print 4 - 2 1/2" squares 8 - 2 1/2" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. 4 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Make Half Square Triangles Pair Fabric C and Fabric D 3 1/4" squares with right sides together. Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press seam to the Fabric C. Square to 2 1/2". Make Corner Units Layout units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seams toward the solid 2 1/2" squares. Sew rows together and press seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Make Outer Center Units Place a Fabric D 2 1/2" square in the corner of a Fabric B 4 1/2" square and sew a thread width away from the drawn line on the side near the corner. Press seam toward the corner. Trim back 2 layers of fabric to 1/4". Repeat process on the other side. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Assemble Block Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together. Square to 12 1/2".
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com This would look great as a scrappy quilt! Cutting Requirements: Fabric A: Dark 8 - 2 1/4" squares I made mine 4 - red, 4 - blue Fabric B: Light 4 - 2 1/4" x 5" rectangles Fabric C: Light 4 - 2 1/4" x 1 1/2" rectangles Fabric D: Dark 1 - 1 1/2" square Make center 9 patch first. Layout Fabrics A,C, & D as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press rows 1 & 3 to the inside and row 2 to the outside. Sew rows together. Square to 5". Sew Fabric A squares to the ends of 2 Fabric B rectangles. Sew Fabric B rectangles to each side of center 9 patch as shown. Layout as shown. Sew rows together and square to 8 1/2". Here is another one I did. And another. And another.
Redbud 2012 Block of the Month ~ August Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com This is the August Block of the Month for the Redbud Quilt Guild in Anderson, IN. There were no instructions given for this block, we were to get the pattern from a book. I do not own the book and we can't copy from the book so this is the way I made my block. The block is based on the Squares and Triangles Block from the KC Star. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: White: 4 - 3 1/2" squares 2 - 4 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric B: Red: 2 - 4 1/4" squares Fabric C: Blue 4 - 3 7/8" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. 4 - 3 1/2" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric D: Fussy Cut 1 - 6 1/2" square Make Half Square Triangles Pair Fabric A and Fabric B 4 1/4" squares with right sides together. Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line and press seam to the darker fabric. Place Fabric C 3 7/8" square on top of the half square triangles, with right sides together as shown, be sure the drawn line on the Fabric C square is placed as shown. Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line and press seam to the Fabric C. To square, place diagonal line on ruler on top of the diagonal seam on square, place the 1 3/4" intersection on the ruler on the center of the block and square on top and right side. Rotate block and square the other 2 sides so the block measures 3 1/2". You will end up with 4 blocks shown on the left and 4 shown on the right. Layout as shown and sew together. Press seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 3 1/2" x 6 1/2". Make 4. Make Center Block: Place a Fabric C 3 1/2" square on the top right corner of Fabric D 6 1/2" square as shown and sew a thread width above the drawn line. Press the seam to the corner. Trim back 2 layers of fabric to 1/4". Repeat to the opposite corner. Repeat above procedure to the remaining 2 corners and square to 6 1/2". Assemble Block: Layout units as shown as sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2".
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Since the Disappearing 9-patch tutorial has been so popular, here is another option using a 4-patch block. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: White 2 - 7 1/2" squares Fabric B: Pink 1 - 7 1/2" square Fabric C: Green 1 - 7 1/2" square Layout squares as shown and sew together in 2 rows, press seams to the dark fabrics. Sew rows together and press seam open to reduce bulk. Make a cut 5 1/2" in from each side of the block. Now this is where the magic happens. Our 4-patch has now become a 9-patch. Take the left center unit and swap it with the right center unit, then take the top center unit and swap it with the bottom center unit. Then sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 and 3 to the inside and seams in row 2 to the outside. Sew rows together and press seams to the outside. I made the original squares large enough so you have plenty of room to square up at the end. With sewing, cutting and sewing back together, you want your finished block to be as accurate as possible. Using a 12 1/2" square ruler, place the 6 1/4" lines on the center seams, both vertical & horizontal and trim top and right sides. Now turn the block and square 2 remaining sides to 12 1/2". Quick & easy! This is how it looks if you put the blocks side by side. By rotating every other block you have this design. I think it would look great as a scrappy quilt.
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com This pattern makes a block 10 1/2" unfinished. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Rust 5 - 2 1/2" squares Fabric B: Blue 4 - 2 1/2" squares 4 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric C: Beige 4 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back 4 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles Make Half Square Triangles: Pair Fabric B and Fabric C 3 1/4" squares with right sides together. Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line and press seam to the dark fabric. Square to 2 1/2". Make Corner Units: Layout units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together, press seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Assemble Block: Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the inside and seams in row 2 to the outside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 10 1/2".
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Yellow 6 - 4 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric B: Green 2 - 4 1/4" squares - Mark a diagoanl line on back. Fabric C: Light Blue 4 - 4 1/4" squares Fabric D: Dark Blue 4 - 4 1/4" squares Make Half Square Triangles: Pair 3 1/4" squares with right sides together in the following combinations: 2 - A/C 4 - A/D 2 - C/B Sew 1/4" away from each side of the drawn line, cut on drawn line and press as follows: A/C - press to the Fabric A A/D - press half to the Fabric A and half to the Fabric D C/B - press to the Fabric C Square to 3 1/2". Make Quarter Units: Layout units as shown, the arrows show the direction the seam is pressed for the A/D units, and sew together in 2 rows. Press the seam in row 1 to the left and the seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together, press seam to the bottom. Square to 6 1/2". Make 4. Layout quarter units as shown, always keeping the Fabric B in the center. Sew together in 2 rows, press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together. Press final seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2".
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com This was first published by Nancy Cabot on May 3, 1938 and yet, I think this would make a very modern quilt. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Cream 4 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles Fabric B: Green 4 - 2 1/2" squares 1 - 4 1/2" square Fabric C: Red 4 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles Fabric D: Blue 4 - 2 1/2" squares 4 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles Make Corner Units: Layout Fabric D and Fabric B 2 1/2" squares as shown and sew together. Press seam to the Fabric D. Then layout above unit and Fabric D rectangles as shown and sew together. Press seam to the rectangle. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Make Outer Center Units: Layout Fabric C and Fabric A rectangles as shown and sew together. Press seam to the Fabric A. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Assemble Block: Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2". Note: If you follow all the pressing directions, your seams will "lock" together so you will have crisp & precise intersections. This is what your quilt would look like if you set the same blocks together. This is what it would look like if you were to alternate the blues and reds in each block. This is what you get by making the corners 4-patches and adding a gold square in the corners. Ps. I need to know you are out there ~ please become a follower on this blog.
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com This is a quilt block from the early 1900's. Also called Aunt Sukey's Pattern, Open Box & Paper Flowers. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Pink & Green Print 4 - 2 1/2" squares 1 - 4 1/2" square Fabric B: Light Green 4 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric C: Medium Green 4 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on the back. Fabric D: Deep Pink 8 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric E: White Print 12 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on the back. Make Half Square Triangles: Pair 3 1/4" squares with right sides together in the following combinations: 2 - E/B 2 - E/C 8 - E/D 2 - C/B Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press seams as follows: E/B to the Fabric E E/C to the Fabric E E/D - Half to the Fabric E and half to the Fabric D C/B to the Fabric C Square to 2 1/2". Make Corner Units: Layout units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press seam to the top. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Make Outer Center Units: Layout units as shown, take notice of the arrows in the above photo, they show the direction of the seams. By placing the units in this way and locking the seams together before sewing you will get very precise points. Sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press seam to the bottom. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Assemble Block: Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2". By changing the fabrics around a bit in alternating blocks, this would be a beautiful quilt.
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com I haven't been able to post to Chock-A-Block Wednesdays since before Quilt Market. Things have been so busy since then and that's a great thing! Please refer to past posts as you need them and I will post blocks again from time to time. This is the June Block of the Month for the Redbud Quilt Guild. This pattern is not mine, I'm just showing how I made my block. The block was presented by Nancy M. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: White 12 - 3 1/2" squares Fabric B: Medium green 4 - 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangles Fabric C: Medium pink 4 - 3 1/2" squares Fabric D: Light pink 4 - 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangles Note: On all 3 1/2" squares draw a diagonal line down the center. Then on one side draw another line 1/2" away from the center line. Fabric Fabric C 3 1/2" square on right side of Fabric D rectangle with right sides together. Sew on both lines. Cut between the lines. Press to the corner on rectangle. Press seam in half square triangle to the Fabric C, set aside. Place a Fabric A 3 1/2" square on left side of rectangle with right sides together and repeat the process. Make 4 of this unit. Press seams in half square triangle to the Fabric A. Set aside. Repeat above process using Fabric A 3 1/2" squares and Fabric B rectangles. Make 4 of this unit. Press half the seams of half square triangles to the Fabric B and half to the Fabric A. Set aside. Make Quarter Units: Layout as ahown and sew together taking care with the point. Make 4. Layout units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the right and seam in row 2 to the left. Sew rows together and press final seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2". Please Note: The following differs from the original pattern as I squared the half square triangles to 2 1/2". Square half square triangles to 2 1/2". Layout half square triangles as shown, the arrows show the direstions of the seams. Sew together in 2 rows taking care "lock" seams together, this will give you a precise point. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together. Press final seam up. Make 4. Layout units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press final seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 8 1/2".
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Cutting Requirements: Fabric A - Light: 4 - 2 1/2" squares Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric B - Stripe: 4 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles Fabric C - Medium 4 - 2 1/2" squares Fabric D - Dark 4 - 2 1/2" squares Place Fabric A squares right sides together on Fabric B rectangles as shown. Take care to place drawn line as shown. Sew a thread width below the drawn line to accomodate the turn of the fabric. Press to the corner, trim back 2 layers to 1/4". Sew Fabric C and Fabric D squares together. Press to the dark fabric. Layout units as shown. Sew together and press seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4 of these units. Layout in 2 rows. Sew together. Press row 1 to the striped fabric, press row 2 to the striped fabric. Sew rows together. Press seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 8 1/2". Here is another one I made. Am I Stripe Deficient? Am I Anti-Stripe? I must admit I was hard pressed to find striped fabric in my stash. I had to rummage through the scrap bins. I guess I'll have to go shop for fabric. Poor me...
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Happy Autumn! Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: White: 4 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. 1 - 6" square Fabric B: Brown 4 - 2 1/2" squares 4 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric C: Green 1 - 6" square 4 - 2 1/2" squares Fabric D: Gold 2 - 6" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric E: Autumn print 1 - 4 1/2" square Make Half Square Triangles: Pair Fabric A and Fabric B 3 1/4" squares with right sides together.Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press to the dark fabric. Square to 2 1/2". Make Corner Units: Layout 2 1/2" units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press final seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Make Center Outer Units: Make Half Square Triangles by pairing 6" squares with right sides together in the following combinations: 1 - A/D 1 - C/D Sew a 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press seams to Fabric D. Draw a diagonal line on back as shown above on the A/C units. Place A/D and C/D units right sides together along seam line. Make sure the seams "lock" together and pin. Then sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line and press final seam open to reduce bulk. See the instructions below for how to square a Quarter Square Triangle. We want to square this unit to 4 1/2". I placed a small piece of tape on the spot of my ruler where the 2 2 1/4" lines intersect. Place the 2 1/4" mark on the very center of the unit and make sure the diagonal line on the ruler runs along the diagonal seam. Trim the right and top seams. Rotate the square so the trimmed corner is now on the bottom left. Place your 2 1/4" mark on the center again but also make sure the 4 1/2" marks on the right bottom and top left are at the points of the triangles along the edge. Trim right side and top. Assemble Block: Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 and 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2".
I am far from Indiana this week, enjoying the sun, sand and surf of Cancun, Mexico. Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: White 2 - 5 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back Fabric B: Gold 2 - 5 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric C: Dark Blue 2 - 5 1/4" squares 4 - 2 1/2" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back Fabric D: Light Blue 2 - 5 1/4" squares 1 - 4 1/2" square Make Center Diamond in a Square Unit: Place 2 Fabric D 2 1/2" squares as shown in opposite corners of Fabric C 4 1/2" square. Sew a thread width away on the outside of the drawn line. Press to the corner and trim back 2 layers to 1/4". Repeat above process to 2 remaining corners. Square to 4 1/2". Make Half Square Triangles: Pair 5 1/4" squares in the following combinations: 1 - A/D 1 - B/D 1 - A/C 1 - B/C Place squares right sides together and sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press to the dark fabric. Square to 4 1/2". Layout as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the inside and seams in row 2 to the outside. Sew rows together and square to 12 1/2".
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Since the Disappearing 9-patch tutorial has been so popular, here is another option using a 4-patch block. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: White 2 - 7 1/2" squares Fabric B: Pink 1 - 7 1/2" square Fabric C: Green 1 - 7 1/2" square Layout squares as shown and sew together in 2 rows, press seams to the dark fabrics. Sew rows together and press seam open to reduce bulk. Make a cut 5 1/2" in from each side of the block. Now this is where the magic happens. Our 4-patch has now become a 9-patch. Take the left center unit and swap it with the right center unit, then take the top center unit and swap it with the bottom center unit. Then sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 and 3 to the inside and seams in row 2 to the outside. Sew rows together and press seams to the outside. I made the original squares large enough so you have plenty of room to square up at the end. With sewing, cutting and sewing back together, you want your finished block to be as accurate as possible. Using a 12 1/2" square ruler, place the 6 1/4" lines on the center seams, both vertical & horizontal and trim top and right sides. Now turn the block and square 2 remaining sides to 12 1/2". Quick & easy! This is how it looks if you put the blocks side by side. By rotating every other block you have this design. I think it would look great as a scrappy quilt.
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Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com This is a quilt block from the early 1900's. Also called Aunt Sukey's Pattern, Open Box & Paper Flowers. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Pink & Green Print 4 - 2 1/2" squares 1 - 4 1/2" square Fabric B: Light Green 4 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric C: Medium Green 4 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on the back. Fabric D: Deep Pink 8 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric E: White Print 12 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on the back. Make Half Square Triangles: Pair 3 1/4" squares with right sides together in the following combinations: 2 - E/B 2 - E/C 8 - E/D 2 - C/B Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press seams as follows: E/B to the Fabric E E/C to the Fabric E E/D - Half to the Fabric E and half to the Fabric D C/B to the Fabric C Square to 2 1/2". Make Corner Units: Layout units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press seam to the top. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Make Outer Center Units: Layout units as shown, take notice of the arrows in the above photo, they show the direction of the seams. By placing the units in this way and locking the seams together before sewing you will get very precise points. Sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press seam to the bottom. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Assemble Block: Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2". By changing the fabrics around a bit in alternating blocks, this would be a beautiful quilt.
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Cutting Requirements: Fabric A: Red 4 - 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" rectangles Fabric B: Blue 2 - 3 7/8" square - cut on diagonal each way Fabric C: Light 4 - 1 1/2" squares Fabric D: Dark 4 - 1 1/2" x 4 1/4" rectangles Fabric E: Medium 1 - 4 1/4" square Sew Fabric B triangles to each side of Fabric A rectangles. Press seams to the outside. Make 4. Sew Fabric C squares to each side of Fabric D rectangles. Press seams to the outside. Make 2. Sew Fabric D rectangles to each side of Fabric E square. Press seams to the inside. Sew above units together taking care to "lock" seams together and pin before sewing. Sew Fabric A/B units to opposite sides of center square. Press seams out. Sew other 2 Fabric A/B units to remaining opposite sides. Square to 8 1/2". Here is my first attempt. I cut the red rectangles too large, I shouldn't quilt before fully awake. Here is a quilt I made a few years ago using the Fort Sumter block. I think I may have to get this one quilted, I quite like it.
When Kathleen Loomis sat down to write her book about designing quilts she must have had a lot of fun because this book is chock-a-block full of hints and happiness. She has taken a simple traditional block, the Rail Fence block, and turned it on its ear. Never will you see so many variations of str
Chock-a-Block: Tips on Blocking Handknits Kate Atherley There's blocking, and then there's blocking.
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Happy Autumn! Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: White: 4 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. 1 - 6" square Fabric B: Brown 4 - 2 1/2" squares 4 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric C: Green 1 - 6" square 4 - 2 1/2" squares Fabric D: Gold 2 - 6" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric E: Autumn print 1 - 4 1/2" square Make Half Square Triangles: Pair Fabric A and Fabric B 3 1/4" squares with right sides together.Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press to the dark fabric. Square to 2 1/2". Make Corner Units: Layout 2 1/2" units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press final seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Make Center Outer Units: Make Half Square Triangles by pairing 6" squares with right sides together in the following combinations: 1 - A/D 1 - C/D Sew a 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press seams to Fabric D. Draw a diagonal line on back as shown above on the A/C units. Place A/D and C/D units right sides together along seam line. Make sure the seams "lock" together and pin. Then sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line and press final seam open to reduce bulk. See the instructions below for how to square a Quarter Square Triangle. We want to square this unit to 4 1/2". I placed a small piece of tape on the spot of my ruler where the 2 2 1/4" lines intersect. Place the 2 1/4" mark on the very center of the unit and make sure the diagonal line on the ruler runs along the diagonal seam. Trim the right and top seams. Rotate the square so the trimmed corner is now on the bottom left. Place your 2 1/4" mark on the center again but also make sure the 4 1/2" marks on the right bottom and top left are at the points of the triangles along the edge. Trim right side and top. Assemble Block: Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 and 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2".
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com This was first published by Nancy Cabot on May 3, 1938 and yet, I think this would make a very modern quilt. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Cream 4 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles Fabric B: Green 4 - 2 1/2" squares 1 - 4 1/2" square Fabric C: Red 4 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles Fabric D: Blue 4 - 2 1/2" squares 4 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles Make Corner Units: Layout Fabric D and Fabric B 2 1/2" squares as shown and sew together. Press seam to the Fabric D. Then layout above unit and Fabric D rectangles as shown and sew together. Press seam to the rectangle. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Make Outer Center Units: Layout Fabric C and Fabric A rectangles as shown and sew together. Press seam to the Fabric A. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Assemble Block: Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2". Note: If you follow all the pressing directions, your seams will "lock" together so you will have crisp & precise intersections. This is what your quilt would look like if you set the same blocks together. This is what it would look like if you were to alternate the blues and reds in each block. This is what you get by making the corners 4-patches and adding a gold square in the corners. Ps. I need to know you are out there ~ please become a follower on this blog.
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Happy Autumn! Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: White: 4 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. 1 - 6" square Fabric B: Brown 4 - 2 1/2" squares 4 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric C: Green 1 - 6" square 4 - 2 1/2" squares Fabric D: Gold 2 - 6" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric E: Autumn print 1 - 4 1/2" square Make Half Square Triangles: Pair Fabric A and Fabric B 3 1/4" squares with right sides together.Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press to the dark fabric. Square to 2 1/2". Make Corner Units: Layout 2 1/2" units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press final seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Make Center Outer Units: Make Half Square Triangles by pairing 6" squares with right sides together in the following combinations: 1 - A/D 1 - C/D Sew a 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press seams to Fabric D. Draw a diagonal line on back as shown above on the A/C units. Place A/D and C/D units right sides together along seam line. Make sure the seams "lock" together and pin. Then sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line and press final seam open to reduce bulk. See the instructions below for how to square a Quarter Square Triangle. We want to square this unit to 4 1/2". I placed a small piece of tape on the spot of my ruler where the 2 2 1/4" lines intersect. Place the 2 1/4" mark on the very center of the unit and make sure the diagonal line on the ruler runs along the diagonal seam. Trim the right and top seams. Rotate the square so the trimmed corner is now on the bottom left. Place your 2 1/4" mark on the center again but also make sure the 4 1/2" marks on the right bottom and top left are at the points of the triangles along the edge. Trim right side and top. Assemble Block: Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 and 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2".
Empty Spools We are quilting along with Barbara Brackman's Civil War Quilt. http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Dark (Red) 2 - 2 1/2" x 8 1/2" rectangles 1 - 4 1/2" square Fabric B: Light (White print) 4 - 2 1/2" squares - Mark a diagonal line on the back. 2 - 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles Layout 4 1/2" square and 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles as shown and sew together. Place 2 1/2" squares right sides together with 2 1/2" x 8 1/2" rectangles as shown. Sew on drawn line and press to the corners. Trim back 2 layers of fabric to 1/4". Layout units as shown and sew together, press seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 8 1/2". Check out everyone's blocks on Dustin's Flickr site: http://www.flickr.com/groups/civilwarquilts2011/ And a full spool. It would make a pretty quilt. I like it even better with sashing.
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Squire Smith's Choice This is a quilt block from the turn of the last century ~ 1899 - 1900. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Blue 4 - 4 1/4" squares Fabric B: Green 2 - 4 1/4" squares Fabric C: Red 2 - 4 1/4" squares Fabric D: Gold 2 - 4 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric E: Beige 6 - 4 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Make Half Square Triangles: Pair 4 1/4" squares, with right sides together in the following combinations: 4 - A/E 2 - B/E 2 - C/D Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line and press seam to the darker fabric. Square to 3 1/2". Make Quarter Units: Layout units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press seam to the top. Square to 6 1/2". Make 4. Layout units as shown as sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2". Here is how it looks if made into a quilt. I love the new designs made by placing the same block side by side.
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Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com The Ohio Star has been around since the early 1800's. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Small Green Print 1 - 6" square 4 - 4 1/2" squares Fabric B: Pink 2 - 6" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric C: Blue 1 - 6" square Fabric D: Large Green Print 1 - 4 1/2" square Make Quarter Square Triangles: Pair 6" squares, with right sides together in the following combinatons: 1 - A/B 1 - C/B Sew a 1/4" away from each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line, press seams to Fabric A and Fabric C. Draw a diagonal line on back from the opposite corners than the sewn seam. Pair the B/C combination and the A/B combination, have the seams meet but the Fabric B triangles should be on opposite sides. Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line. Cut on drawn line, press seam open. Square by placing the intersection of the 2 1/4" lines on the center of the of the block, have diagonal line on ruler on top of seam, trim right side and top. Turn square, rest 4 1/2" lines on cut edges and trim again. You should end up with 4 quarter square triangles. Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 and 3 to the outside and seam in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2".
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Gold 5 - 4 1/2" squares 8 - 2 1/2" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric B: Blue 4 - 4 1/2" squares 8 - 2 1/2" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Make Outer Corner Units: Place 2 1/2" Fabric B square in a corner of 4 1/2" Fabric A square with right sides together. Sew a thread width away from line on the outside of the line. Press seam to the Fabric A and trim seam to 1/4". Repeat procedure in the opposite corner. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Make Outer Center Units: Place a Fabric A 2 1/2" square in the corner of a Fabric B 4 1/2" square with right sides together. Sew a thread width away from drawn line on the outer side of drawn line, press seam to the corner. Trim seam to 1/4". Repeat procedure on the corner next to the first as shown. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2". I went on a Holiday Home Tour over the weekend and saw this antique Prairie Flower quilt on the bed. The blocks are set on point and I especially like the additional star pattern created when set with alternating plain blocks.
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West Virginia Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com By using Half Square Triangles, you can make an easy and precise block. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Fussy Cut 1 - 4 1/2" square Fabric B: Gold 4 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric C: Blue 4 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on back. Fabric D: Cream 4 - 3 1/4" squares Make Half Square Triangles: Pair 3 1/4" squares, right sides together, in the following combinations: 2 - C/B 2 - B/D 2 - C/D Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press: C/B to the Fabric C B/D to the Fabric B C/D to the Fabric D Square to 2 1/2" . Make Outer Center Units: Layout Half Square Triangles as shown and sew together as shown. Press seams open to reduce bulk. Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 and 3 to the left and seams in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 8 1/2". Here is another one I made, I like this one better.
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Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com Cutting Requirements: Fabric A: Red 4 - 3 1/2" x 2 1/2" rectangles Fabric B: Blue 2 - 3 7/8" square - cut on diagonal each way Fabric C: Light 4 - 1 1/2" squares Fabric D: Dark 4 - 1 1/2" x 4 1/4" rectangles Fabric E: Medium 1 - 4 1/4" square Sew Fabric B triangles to each side of Fabric A rectangles. Press seams to the outside. Make 4. Sew Fabric C squares to each side of Fabric D rectangles. Press seams to the outside. Make 2. Sew Fabric D rectangles to each side of Fabric E square. Press seams to the inside. Sew above units together taking care to "lock" seams together and pin before sewing. Sew Fabric A/B units to opposite sides of center square. Press seams out. Sew other 2 Fabric A/B units to remaining opposite sides. Square to 8 1/2". Here is my first attempt. I cut the red rectangles too large, I shouldn't quilt before fully awake. Here is a quilt I made a few years ago using the Fort Sumter block. I think I may have to get this one quilted, I quite like it.
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Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com I haven't been able to post to Chock-A-Block Wednesdays since before Quilt Market. Things have been so busy since then and that's a great thing! Please refer to past posts as you need them and I will post blocks again from time to time. This is the June Block of the Month for the Redbud Quilt Guild. This pattern is not mine, I'm just showing how I made my block. The block was presented by Nancy M. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: White 12 - 3 1/2" squares Fabric B: Medium green 4 - 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangles Fabric C: Medium pink 4 - 3 1/2" squares Fabric D: Light pink 4 - 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" rectangles Note: On all 3 1/2" squares draw a diagonal line down the center. Then on one side draw another line 1/2" away from the center line. Fabric Fabric C 3 1/2" square on right side of Fabric D rectangle with right sides together. Sew on both lines. Cut between the lines. Press to the corner on rectangle. Press seam in half square triangle to the Fabric C, set aside. Place a Fabric A 3 1/2" square on left side of rectangle with right sides together and repeat the process. Make 4 of this unit. Press seams in half square triangle to the Fabric A. Set aside. Repeat above process using Fabric A 3 1/2" squares and Fabric B rectangles. Make 4 of this unit. Press half the seams of half square triangles to the Fabric B and half to the Fabric A. Set aside. Make Quarter Units: Layout as ahown and sew together taking care with the point. Make 4. Layout units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the right and seam in row 2 to the left. Sew rows together and press final seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2". Please Note: The following differs from the original pattern as I squared the half square triangles to 2 1/2". Square half square triangles to 2 1/2". Layout half square triangles as shown, the arrows show the direstions of the seams. Sew together in 2 rows taking care "lock" seams together, this will give you a precise point. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together. Press final seam up. Make 4. Layout units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press final seam open to reduce bulk. Square to 8 1/2".
Hi! If you enjoy this blog, please become a follower, I need to know if anyone is out there using these tutorials! And pop on over to the American Homestead blog and see what is going on in my life. All the best! ~ Ellen http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com This is a quilt block from the early 1900's. Also called Aunt Sukey's Pattern, Open Box & Paper Flowers. Fabric Requirements: Fabric A: Pink & Green Print 4 - 2 1/2" squares 1 - 4 1/2" square Fabric B: Light Green 4 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric C: Medium Green 4 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on the back. Fabric D: Deep Pink 8 - 3 1/4" squares Fabric E: White Print 12 - 3 1/4" squares - Mark a diagonal line on the back. Make Half Square Triangles: Pair 3 1/4" squares with right sides together in the following combinations: 2 - E/B 2 - E/C 8 - E/D 2 - C/B Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn line, cut on drawn line and press seams as follows: E/B to the Fabric E E/C to the Fabric E E/D - Half to the Fabric E and half to the Fabric D C/B to the Fabric C Square to 2 1/2". Make Corner Units: Layout units as shown and sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press seam to the top. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Make Outer Center Units: Layout units as shown, take notice of the arrows in the above photo, they show the direction of the seams. By placing the units in this way and locking the seams together before sewing you will get very precise points. Sew together in 2 rows. Press seam in row 1 to the left and seam in row 2 to the right. Sew rows together and press seam to the bottom. Square to 4 1/2". Make 4. Assemble Block: Layout units as shown and sew together in 3 rows. Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the outside and seams in row 2 to the inside. Sew rows together and press final seams open to reduce bulk. Square to 12 1/2". By changing the fabrics around a bit in alternating blocks, this would be a beautiful quilt.
