4.5" Unfinished Blocks On Point Need Help Learning How to Piece
 

I don't know how to sew blocks into diagonal rows so they will be on point.

When I first started quilting I joined a swap making blocks for a "Brenna's Heart Quilt". https://www.flickr.com/photos/18611488@N00/2401312887/

The blocks are all set on point.

I have the Creative Grids Mini Side Setting Triangle ruler and I can follow instructions on how to make the side triangles and corner triangles.

I have all the swap blocks but no pattern/instructions to tell me how to set these blocks on the diagonal to make the appearance of a heart block.

I think like the example in the link I want to sash all the blocks in black. (What size sash would you suggest?) They are 4.5" unfinished and I'm sure as with all swaps, some of the blocks won't measure 4.5" but as you can see it is a simple block, I can square to size or if not big enough, I can easily make more as the swap was scrappy.

I just don't know how to sew these blocks on the diagonal. I've looked and looked for a video online or a grid pattern to show how sew diagonal rows.

I pulled some of the blocks out of the swap to show an example of what is in the swap bags I received in the swap
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I feel like such a dunce, I should know how to do this, and I've probably made it harder than it really is but I'm hoping someone can help me out.

That is such a pretty quilt. I can't help you with the technique so I will be anxiously awaiting the advice that comes forth.

You have to sew the blocks in a diagonal row. Check out the picture on this link. http://quiltbug.com/articles/on-point.htm

Auntpiggylpn, that is a great article from quiltbug. Thanks so much for showing it. I've bookmarked it for future reference.

I had to add my thanks also Auntpiggylpn!

layout how you want your quilt to look
starting in one corner pick up your pcs and sew them tog, then sew
the rows tog. it's done on the diagonal. You need to think outside
of the box (or the horizontal line)

please show us your finished quilt.

You sew blocks on point exactly like you do when they are straight across. You just finish the ends with triangles. Turn your pattern picture one quarter turn and you'll see how simple it is.

I agree with GrannieAnnie and Lynnie. You just sew the blocks (and sashing if used) together just like a vertical or horizontal row. Then you need to add setting triangles to the ends. Lots to choose from on Google:

https://www.google.com/search?q=sew+...-a&channel=nts

I had a hard time grasping the sewing on point, until one day I looked at the quilt sideways (think as bias) and realized, the blocks are sewn together as regular rows first, then turned to the side to make them on point. I don't like setting triangles, so will sew an extra solid block at the end of the shorter rows, then trim it off after everything is sewn together to make the sides even. I know....clear as mud. Quilting is all about figuring out what works for you, not necessarily, always the "right" way to do it.

If you end the row with a square, you will have to make the square larger or else when you cut it, it won't be large enough. Not sure how much bigger though, maybe 1 inch.

I made my first on point quilt this year and found this help Quiltville.com Putting it "ON-Point"!! I hope you can fine it. It is figuring the math for diagonal quilt setting. It is 4 pages and I could not have done my quilt without.

I worked the quilt up in EQ using 4 inch blocks for the hearts with a 1 inch sashing. Cute quilt. Excuse the lack of colors...I just got lazy.

This is exactly what I was thinking. Maybe I'll even try an en point quilt next year!

ah, hah! A pieced heart! love them

Well, my creative juices are a flowing. I got to thinking about actually doing the heart quilt as a heart filled with hearts. How do you like this? Strips could be used to build it out to the width and length you want it to finish. This one finishes at about 58 inches.

Once again, I got lazy and just colored all the blocks in with black that I didn't want color in. I would never make it with all those little squares and rectangles. It would be larger strips and setting triangles. Hope I didn't confuse anyone.

I agree! This is great. I really hate sewing blocks together on point, though I can do it. It may be worth it to have this cutie!!

Dina