This week I want to try something new when it comes to explaining how to piece the quilt block I chose for this week.
This quilt block is made with HSTs - Half Square Triangles and plain blocks
You will need a 2 1/2" template to make a 12 1/2" quilt block.
My HST tutorial
Really Easy Half Square Triangle Blocks
I used 6 rows of 6 "blocks" per row. I broke that down into 4 - 9 patch units
So I am going to show you the 9 Patch first and then show you how to make that unit.
You will need to make 4 of these units. Then sew the 4 -9 Patch units together into the 12 1/2" quilt block. I think and I hope this will make the process easier to understand. Any feedback on this is greatly appreciated. Positive and negative comments will allow me to adjust my teaching methods.
Here is the 9 Patch and the layout of the blocks and where the colors go.
You'll need to make 4 of these. they should measure 6 1/2" for each unit.
this is the place to trim or to fix any seams that aren't right.
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After you make all 4 units then sew them together into the quilt block
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