I have no idea what this quilt block is called, but this is what I came up with for the #BCBarnQuiltSwap4 quilt for my partner. It is made using Half Square Triangles (HST), a single Hourglass block, and no waste flying geese blocks.
Here's how you make the 16" finished block with the colors referencing the block above:
Cutting instructions:
Dark Blue:
Cut 1 - 3 3/4" square
Cut 10 - 2 7/8" squares
Pink:
Cut 4 - 2 7/8" squares
Cut 4 - 2 1/2" squares
Red:
Cut 1 - 5 1/4" square
Cut 4 - 2 7/8" squares
Light Blue:
Cut 6 - 2 7/8" squares
Cut 1 - 3 3/4" square
White/Gray:
Cut 2 - 5 1/4" squares
Cut 8 - 2 1/2" squares
Cut 12 - 2 7/8" squares
HST Quadrant:
- Layout of all the squares cut.
- Draw a diagonal across 8 white 2 7/8" squares and 4 pink 2 7/8" squares. Match up 4 white with 4 dark blue, 4 white with 4 light blue, and 4 pink with 4 dark blue.
- Sew a 1/4" on either side of the drawn line and cut on the drawing line. For the white/dark blue, press towards the dark blue; for the white/light blue, press towards the light blue; for the pink/dark blue, press towards the pink.
- Trim the HSTs to 2 1/2" square* and lay out the 9 block quadrant with the 2 1/2" squares. There should be 4 total quadrants.
*Please note there should be minimal trimming. If you cannot accurately sew a 1/4" seam, you may want to use 3" squares rather than 2 7/8" to give space for trimming.
Sew each row together and press seams in opposing directions as shown above. I used the webbed piecing method to do this.
Sew the rows together and press the rows in the direction shown above. Repeat to make 4 identical blocks.
No Waste Flying Geese
This method works to make 4 identical flying geese at a time.
- Draw diagonal lines on 4 red and 4 white 2 7/8" squares. Place 2 red 2 7/8" squares on the white 5 1/4" square as shown. Repeat for the 2 white 2 7/8" squares on the red 5 1/4" square.
- Sew a 1/4" on both sides of the diagonal line and cut the piece apart. Press the half triangles open.
- Using another 2 7/8" triangle, place it in the corner of the piece as shown. Sew 1/4" on both sides of the diagonal line.
- Cut on the diagonal line, and press the triangle open. Make sure to trim the piece to 2 1/2"x 4 1/2"*
*Please note there should be minimal trimming. If you cannot sew an accurate seam, this method may give you issues.
You should have 4 of each type of flying geese, 8 total so far.
No Waste Different Flying Geese (not sure what to call this)
Since the middle 4 flying geese have 2 of each color, you cannot use the above method. Instead you will cut each of the pieces and make the flying geese with parts.
- Cut the 5 1/4" white square on the diagonals, so you have 4 triangles.
- Cut 2 of the light blue squares and 2 of the dark blue squares in half.
- The blue squares are the wings of the flying geese as shown.
- Sew the blue triangles to the white triangles. Remember to trim your pieces to 2 1/2"x 4 1/2"*
*Please note there should be minimal trimming.
Combining the flying geese:
Sew the flying geese together so that the red makes an arrow and the white makes a square as shown above. Press all the seams towards the tip of the red arrow as shown in the photo above.
Single Hourglass block
- With Right Sides Together of the 3 3/4" light blue and dark blue squares, cut across the diagonal.
- Sew a 1/4" seam on the outer edges of the square across from each other as shown.
- Press the triangles open with the seams to the dark blue. Sew the two triangles together to create the hourglass block.
- Trim the block to 4 1/2" square using the diagonal on the ruler.
Sewing the Block together
Layout the block as shown and sew the rows together. I pressed seams away from the flying geese and towards the hourglass block as shown.
Sew the rows together to make the final block. I pressed the seams away from the center row as shown above.
Ta Da! There you have it!
The methods I've shown here on how to make the HSTs and the no waste flying geese are methods I also used on the Moda Modern Building Blocks quilt I talked about in my last post.
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In other news, I really am getting lazy with the Quilter's Planner block since the requirement is only one block a month! That is no way to keep me accountable, but my life is about to get really busy soon. I finally decided to scrap my 103 pattern for a new one! The new and improved 103 pattern is in the works and hopefully will be done within a month! I'm really excited I finally decided to make the decision to move on.
I am also participating in Christa Quilts' blog hop in August to celebrate her new book release! How cool is that! I'm going to be showcasing her S.W.A.K. pattern. You can pre-order her book from her website. I am also allowed to share sneak peeks of my project too so once I get more than just a stack of fabric I'll make sure to share!
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6/27-7/4 Weekly Goal:
Available time for quilting:
Friday PM, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (I love holidays!)
Projects I want to work on:
Quilter's Planner Block
BCBarnQuilt
PBQ103 New
S.W.A.K.
Goals for the Projects:
Quilters Planner Block: Complete this week's Block
BCBarnQuilt: Quilt the block
PBQ103 New: Pick fabric and start making some blocks!
S.W.A.K.: Using as my ender and leader project.