2012 Block of the Month.
Use only your stash!
Block #1
Cut (2) squares of Medium #1 (M1) 2 1/4"
Cut (4) squares of Medium #2 (M2) 1 1/4"
Cut (2) squares of Light (L) 1 1/4"
Cut (2) squares of Dark (D) 1 1/4"
Sew pieces together as shown.
Block will be 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"unfinished.
Cut (2) squares of Medium #1 (M1) 2 1/4"
Cut (4) squares of Medium #2 (M2) 1 1/4"
Cut (2) squares of Light (L) 1 1/4"
Cut (2) squares of Dark (D) 1 1/4"
Sew pieces together as shown.
Block will be 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"unfinished.
Block #2
Dark #1: Cut four 2 1/2" squares and eight 1 1/2" squares
Dark #2: Cut four 2 1/2" squares and eight 1 1/2" squares
Medium: Cut four 2 1/2" squares
Light: Cut four 2 1/2" squares
Makes an 8 1/2" unfinished block.
Dark #1: Cut four 2 1/2" squares and eight 1 1/2" squares
Dark #2: Cut four 2 1/2" squares and eight 1 1/2" squares
Medium: Cut four 2 1/2" squares
Light: Cut four 2 1/2" squares
Makes an 8 1/2" unfinished block.
Block #3 Clay's Choice
Cut four 1 1/2" squares medium value
Cut four 1 1/2" squares light value
Make four 1 1/2" half square triangles using light and dark fabrics
Make four 1 1/2" half square triangles using medium and dark fabrics.
Use Thangles or your preferred method to make the half square triangles. If drawing a line diagonally on square to make two HST, cut two each 2 3/8" squares of light and medium, and four of dark.
Makes a 4 1/2" unfinished block.
You may also refer to Jan 2012 newsletter
Cut four 1 1/2" squares medium value
Cut four 1 1/2" squares light value
Make four 1 1/2" half square triangles using light and dark fabrics
Make four 1 1/2" half square triangles using medium and dark fabrics.
Use Thangles or your preferred method to make the half square triangles. If drawing a line diagonally on square to make two HST, cut two each 2 3/8" squares of light and medium, and four of dark.
Makes a 4 1/2" unfinished block.
You may also refer to Jan 2012 newsletter
Block #4
Make two sets of a flip and sew block. They will both measure 16" high and 20 " wide. The strip width can vary between 1 1/2" - 3 1/2", as long as the final size is 16" x 20". If you are using 2 1/2" strips you will need ten for each flip and sew set.
You will need two pieces of backing 18" x 22", and two pieces of batting 18" x 22".
How to "flip and sew": Layer the backing right side down and next the batting. With two strips right sides together (RST), align the raw edges to the left side of the sandwich. Sew 1/4" from the right edges. Flip open the strip and align the next strip RST, and sew again. Continue to flip and sew.
Trim the quilted sandwich to 16" x 20". Make the second block.
You may also refer to Feb 2012 newsletter
Make two sets of a flip and sew block. They will both measure 16" high and 20 " wide. The strip width can vary between 1 1/2" - 3 1/2", as long as the final size is 16" x 20". If you are using 2 1/2" strips you will need ten for each flip and sew set.
You will need two pieces of backing 18" x 22", and two pieces of batting 18" x 22".
How to "flip and sew": Layer the backing right side down and next the batting. With two strips right sides together (RST), align the raw edges to the left side of the sandwich. Sew 1/4" from the right edges. Flip open the strip and align the next strip RST, and sew again. Continue to flip and sew.
Trim the quilted sandwich to 16" x 20". Make the second block.
You may also refer to Feb 2012 newsletter
Block #5
Cut three light 3 1/2" squares (one for the center, two for HSTs), and one light strip 1 3/4" x 15"
Cut one medium strip 1 3/4" x 15" strip.
Cut two dark 3 1/2" squares for HST, and four dark 1 1/2" squares.
Add the 1 1/4" squares to the 3 1/2" square corners. Trim and press. Stitch together the two 15" strips. Press to the darker side and cut into 3 1/2" units. With the light on top of the dark 3 1/2" squares, draw a diagonal line across and sew 1/4" on either side of the line. Cut on the drawn line and press to the dark. Assemble block as shown.
Makes an 8 1/2" unfinished block. You may also refer to Mar 2012 newsletter
Cut three light 3 1/2" squares (one for the center, two for HSTs), and one light strip 1 3/4" x 15"
Cut one medium strip 1 3/4" x 15" strip.
Cut two dark 3 1/2" squares for HST, and four dark 1 1/2" squares.
Add the 1 1/4" squares to the 3 1/2" square corners. Trim and press. Stitch together the two 15" strips. Press to the darker side and cut into 3 1/2" units. With the light on top of the dark 3 1/2" squares, draw a diagonal line across and sew 1/4" on either side of the line. Cut on the drawn line and press to the dark. Assemble block as shown.
Makes an 8 1/2" unfinished block. You may also refer to Mar 2012 newsletter
Block #6
Cut a 4 1/2" square of background fabric. Flower pattern is sized for fusible. If you want to needle turn for applique, add seam allowance. Using you preferred method, applique the flower and leaves (two) on to background fabric.
You may also refer to April 2012 newsletter
Cut a 4 1/2" square of background fabric. Flower pattern is sized for fusible. If you want to needle turn for applique, add seam allowance. Using you preferred method, applique the flower and leaves (two) on to background fabric.
You may also refer to April 2012 newsletter
Block #7
Cut a 4 1/2" square for a background and use your never-ending stash for the flower, leaves and stem. This can be a needle turn or fusible block. You can add a stem or leaves if you desire.
You may also refer to May 2012 newsletter
Cut a 4 1/2" square for a background and use your never-ending stash for the flower, leaves and stem. This can be a needle turn or fusible block. You can add a stem or leaves if you desire.
You may also refer to May 2012 newsletter
Block #8
Cut a 4 1/2" square for each background and use your never-ending stash for the flower, leaves and stem. This can be a needle turn or fusible block.
You may also refer to June 2012 newsletter
Cut a 4 1/2" square for each background and use your never-ending stash for the flower, leaves and stem. This can be a needle turn or fusible block.
You may also refer to June 2012 newsletter