12 quilt blocks ebook
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12 Quilt Blocks Ebook
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Best of All Quilt Block
Skill Level INTERMEDIATE
Finished Size 12" x 12"
Cutting InstructionsCream... 16 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"... 4 squares 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"... 2 squares 3 1/4" x 3 1/4"; cut twice diagonally to make 8 quarter-square trianglesMedium Mauve... 4 squares 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"
Dark Mauve...4 squares 2 7/8" x 2 7/8"; cut once diagonally to make 8 half-square trianglesGreen... 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"... 4 squares 1 15/16" x 1 15/16"Floral Print... 1 square 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Assembly InstructionsStep 1. Draw diagonal line on wrong side of cream 2 7/8" square. Referring toDiagram I, place cream square on medium mauve 2 7/8" square, right sides together. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced square. Make 8.
Diagram I
Step 2. Referring to Diagram II for placement, sew 2 1/2" cream squares to pieced square units to make 4-patch unit. Make 4
Diagram II
Step 3. Draw diagonal line on wrong side of cream 2 1/2" square. Referring toDiagram III, place marked square on green rectangle, right sides together, aligning raw edges. Stitch on drawn line; trim away and discard excess fabric. Press open. Repeat on opposite end to make pieced rectangle. Make 4.
Diagram III
Step 4. Referring to Diagram IV, sew cream 3 1/4" quarter-square triangle to adjacent sides of 1 15/16" square to make pieced-triangle. Sew dark mauve 2 7/8" half-square triangles to short sides of
pieced-triangle to make pieced flying geese unit. Make 4 total.
Diagram IV
Step 5. Referring to Diagram V, sew flying geese unit to "pieced" flying geese unit. Make 4.
Diagram V
Step 6. Using Assembly Diagram as a guide for unit placement, sew units together to make rows. (Center row, use floral print 4 1/2" square.) Sew rows together to make Best of All Block.
Assembly Diagram
Blazing Star Quilt BLock
Skill Level INTERMEDIATE
Finished Size 12" x 12"
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Background - Fabric 1 ... Piece B ... Cut 4 squares 4" x 4"... Piece C ... Cut 1 square 6 1/4" x 6 1/4", cut in half
Green Print - Fabric 3... Piece A ... Cut 16 diamonds (see below)
diagonally twice to make 4 quarter-square triangles
Yellow - Fabric 2... Piece A ... Cut 8 diamonds (see below)
Red Solid - Fabric 4... Piece A ... Cut 8 diamonds (see below)
CUTTING DIAMONDSFor an easy way to cut the diamonds in Blazing Star, refer to "Rotary Cutting Unusual Shapes" instructions in our Lessons section. If you prefer not to download the template diagram, use the following instructions and Diagram I when cutting the required diamond shaped pieces:
... Cut strip of fabric 1 3/4" wide x WOF (width of fabric)
Diagram I
SUB UNIT ASSEMBLYPieced Diamonds: Using intersecting points, align diamonds and sew from edge to edge. (Diagram II) Make 8.
Diagram II
BLOCK ASSEMBLYSew pieced diamonds together forming quadrants. Sew quadrants together. (Diagram III) Set-in quarter-square triangles and corner squares to complete the Blazing Star block. (Diagram IV)
Diagram III
Diagram IV
ALTERNATE PATRIOTIC COLORS
Butterfly Block Quilt Block
Skill Level INTERMEDIATE
Cutting Instructions
Fabric 6˝ Block 9˝ Block 12˝ BlockYellow 1 strip 1 3/16˝ x 12˝ 1 strip 1 9/16˝ x 14˝ 1 strip 1 15/16˝ x 18˝
White
8 squares 1 7/8˝ x 1 7/8˝, cut in half once diagonally
2 squares 2 7/8˝ x 2 7/8˝
8 squares 2 3/8˝ x 2 3/8˝, cut in half once diagonally
2 squares 3 7/8˝ x 3 7/8˝
8 squares 2 7/8˝ x 2 7/8˝, cut in half once diagonally
2 squares 4 7/8˝ x 4 7/8˝
Purple
1 strip 1 3/16˝ x 12˝
2 squares 2 7/8˝ x 2 7/8˝
1 square 2 1/2˝ x 2 1/2˝
1 strip 1 9/16˝ x 14˝
2 squares 3 7/8˝ x 3 7/8˝
1 square 3 1/2˝ x 3 1/2˝
1 strip 1 15/16˝ x 18˝
2 squares 4 7/8˝ x 4 7/8˝
1 square 4 1/2˝ x 4 1/2˝
Directions are for 6˝ Block. Directions for 9˝ and 12˝ block are in [brackets].
Step 1. Referring to Diagram I, sew purple and yellow strips together. Make 1. Press in direction of arrow. Cut into 8 segments 1 3/16˝ [1 9/16˝, 1 15/16˝] wide. Stitch 2 segments into pieced square. Make 4.
Diagram I
Step 2. Stitch white half-square triangles to sides of pieced square (see Diagram II). Make 4.
Diagram II
Step 3. On wrong side of large white square, draw diagonal line with marking tool of your choice. Referring to Diagram III, place white square on large purple square, right sides together. Sew ¼˝ seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced squares. Make 4.
Diagram III
Step 4. Stitch 8 pieced squares and 1 small purple square into 3 rows. Sew rows together to make Butterfly Block (Diagram IV).
Diagram IV
Centennial Quilt Block
Skill Level INTERMEDIATE
Finished Size 12" x 12"
Cutting Instructions
Background... 4 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"... 1 square 7 1/4" x 7 1/4"; cut diagonally twice to make 4 quarter-square trianglesBlue/peach stripe... 4 rectangles 4 3/4" x 2 5/8"
Blue... 4 squares 3" x 3"; cut diagonally once to make 8 half-square trianglesFloral print... 1 square 4 3/4" x 4 3/4"
Assembly Instructions Step 1. Using marking pencil of choice, mark match points on blue half-square triangles and background squares (Diagram I-A). Pin match points together and sew pieces edge-to-edge. Referring to Diagram I-B, sew stripe rectangle to triangle edge to make Unit 1. Make 4
Step 2. Using Diagram II as a guide, sew background quarter-square triangles to Unit 1. Make 2.
Step 3. Using Diagram III as a guide, sew Unit 1 to opposite sides of floral print square. Make 1.
Step 4. Referring to Assembly Diagram, sew rows together diagonally.
Delectable Mountains Quilt Block
Skill Level INTERMEDIATE
Finished Size 12" x 12"
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Background:1A - 4 squares 2" x 2"1B - 10 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"1C - 4 rectangles 2" x 3 1/2"1D - 5 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Light Blue:2B - 12 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" Medium Blue:3A - 4 squares 2" x 2"3B - 4 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"
Dark Blue:4A - 16 squares 2" x 2"4B - 2 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8"Rust:5A - 12 squares 2" x 2"
Piecing the blockStep 1. On wrong side of background squares, draw diagonal line with marking tool of your choice. Using Diagram I as a guide, layer square together with background fabric on top. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line: cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced squares.
Diagram I
Step 2. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of, Piece 4A dark blue squares. UsingDiagram II as a guide, layer Piece 4A dark blue square and Piece 1C background rectangle, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance toward dark blue triangle. Repeat for other end of rectangle. Make 4 Flying Geese units.
Diagram II
Step 3. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of 2" squares. Using Diagram III as a guide, layer dark blue square
and upper right corner of Piece 1D background square, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance toward corner triangle. Repeat the steps for each corner of the square. Make 4.
Diagram III
Step 4. Using Diagram IV as a guide, piece square sub unit together.
Diagram IV
Step 5. Using Assembly Diagram as a guide, piece units together to make rows. Piece rows together to make Delectable Mountains block.
Assembly Diagram
Dutch Rose Quilt Block
Skill Level INTERMEDIATE
Finished Size 12" x 12"
Cutting Instructions
Cream (Fabric 1)... Cut 12 squares 2" x 2" (Piece A)... Cut 4 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (Piece B)... Cut 8 rectangles 2" x 3 1/2" (Piece C)Dark green (Fabric 2)... Cut 8 squares 2" x 2" (Piece A)Medium green print (Fabric 3)... Cut 1 square 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (Piece B)Light green (Fabric 4)... Cut 4 squares 2" x 2" (Piece A)Medium pink (Fabric 5)... Cut 12 squares 2" x 2" (Piece A)... Cut 6 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" (Piece D)Dark pink (Fabric 6)... Cut 12 squares 2" x 2" (Piece A)... Cut 6 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" (Piece D)
Piecing the blockStep 1. On wrong side of Piece 5-D medium pink squares, draw diagonal line. Layer square with Piece 6-D dark pink square, right sides together. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced squares (Diagram I). Make 12.
Diagram I
Step 2 . Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of Piece 5-A medium pink squares. Layer Piece 5-A square and Piece 1C cream rectangle, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seam line. Press seam allowance. Repeat for other end of rectangle, using Piece 6-A dark pink square (Diagram II). Make 8.
Diagram II
Step 3 ... Square in a Square UnitDraw a diagonal line on wrong side of Piece 5-A medium pink square. Layer Piece 5-A and upper right corner of Piece 1-B cream square, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seam line. Press seam allowance. Using Diagram III as a guide, repeat the steps for each corner of the square, making sure that color placement matches the diagram. Make 4.
Diagram III
Step 4 ... Pieced Square Sub UnitReferring to Diagram IV, sew 3 completed pieced square units and 1 cream 2" x 2" square together to make sub unit. Check to insure color placement for pieced squares is the same as shown in the diagram, before sewing sub unit together. Make 4.
Diagram IV
Step 5 ... Assembling BlockUsing Assembly Diagram as a guide, piece units together to make rows. Piece rows together to make Dutch Rose block.
Assembly Diagram
Four-Patch Star Quilt Block
Skill Level INTERMEDIATE
Finished Size 12" x 12"
Cutting Instructions
Cream Fabric ... Color #1... 1A - Cut 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"" ... 1B - Cut 12 squares 2 1/2"
Green ... Color #2... 2B - Cut 4 squares 2 1/2"
Purple ... Color #3... 3A - Cut 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Purple Print .... Color #4... 4C - Cut 4 rectangles 2 1/2" x 6 1/2"
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSStep 1. On wrong side of square, draw diagonal line. Sew directly on top of marked line; cut away excess fabric. Press towards triangle (Diagram I). Note the direction of the drawn line for the short half trapezoid (4 1/2" rectangle used) as compared to the long half trapezoid (6 1/2" rectangle used). Make 4 of each.
Diagram I
Step 2. Sew together pieces as shown in Diagram II to make quadrant. Make 4.
Diagram II
Step 3. Sew 2 rows of 2 quadrants each, rotating as shown (Assembly Diagram). Stitch rows together to make Four-Patch Block.
Assembly Diagram
Jackson Star Quilt Block
Size: 12" FinishedAdvanced Level
Cutting Instructions1/4" seam allowance included in measurements
Background ... Color #1.....1A - Cut eight 3 3/4" quarter square triangles.....2B - Cut four 2 1/4" squares.....1C - Cut four 2 1/4" x 4" rectangles
Purple with Flower ... Color #2.....For non-Kaleidoscope diamonds: Cut 2 strips 1 3/4" x 44". Using 45 degree angle on ruler, cut 24 diamonds (see cutting diagrams).
Stripe ... Fabric #3.....Cut strip 1 3/4" x 44". Using 45 degree angle on ruler, cut 8 diamonds.
Pink ... Fabric #4.....Cut four 2 1/4" squares
Purple ... Fabric #5.....Cut one 4" square
Cutting Diamonds
Diagram I
For Kaleidoscope design: Make a diamond shaped plastic template including seam line. (See Diagram II.)
With right side of fabric up select a motif and center the template on top of it (ignore grain line). Trace an outline of the motif directly onto the plastic using a marking tool of your choice. Mark the fabric around the template and cut it out. Using guidelines drawn on the template, mark and cut out 23 more identical pieces. Erase guidelines if you are making more than one block. Trace new guidelines for each motif.
Diagram II
Assembly DiagramStep 1. Using Diagram III as piece guide, mark match points on wrong side of fabric. Sew to match point and back stitch.
Diagram III
Step 2. Using Diagram IV as piece guide, mark match points on wrong side of fabric. Sew to inner match points and back stitch. Sew to edge at outer match points.
Diagram IV
Step 3. Using Diagram V as piece guide, mark match points on wrong side of fabric. Back stitch at match points.
Diagram V
Step 4. Using Assembly Diagram as a guide, sew units together back stitching at match points. Sew to edge on outer edges.
Assembly Diagram
Northumberland Star Quilt Block
Cream (Fabric 1)... Cut 4 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (Piece A)... Cut 4 rectangles 2 5/8" x 4 3/4" (Piece C)... Cut 1 square 7 1/4" x 7 1/4", cut twice diagonally to make 4 quarter-square triangles (Piece E)
Red (Fabric 2)... Cut 4 squares 3" x 3", cut once diagonally to make 8 half-square triangles (Piece B)Cut 8 squares 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" (Piece D)
Blue print (Fabric 3)... Cut 1 square 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" (Piece F)
Block Size: 12" FinishedAdv. Beginner Level
Piecing the blockStep 1 ... Square and Triangles UnitReferring to Diagram I, match intersecting points and sew Piece 2A triangle to two side of Piece 1A square. Repeat to add second triangle to adjacent side of square.
Diagram I
Step 2 ... Flying Geese UnitDraw a diagonal line on wrong side of Piece 2D red squares. Layer Piece 2D square and Piece 1C rectangle. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance. Repeat for other end of rectangle (Diagram II). Make 4.
Diagram II
Step 3 ... Assembling BlockReferring to Diagram III, sew completed units, 4 Piece 1E triangles, and Piece 3F square together to make block.
Assembly Diagram
Pathways Quilt Block
Skill Level BEGINNER
Finished Size: 12˝ x 12˝
Cutting InstructionsBackground... 1 strip 2" x 18"... 4 rectangles 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" (Piece A)... 4 rectangles 2" x 3 1/2" (Piece C)Navy... 8 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (Piece B)Red... 1 strip 2" x 18"... 8 squares 2" x 2" (Piece D)
Piecing the blockStep 1. Referring to Diagram IA, sew Background 18" strip to Red 18" strip. Cut 8 segments 2" wide.
Diagram I-A
Stitch together 2 segments to make four-patch (Diagram IB). Make 4.
Diagram I-B
Step 2. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of navy 3 1/2˝ square. Layer square and 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" Background rectangle. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance. Repeat for other end of rectangle (Diagram II). Make 4.
Diagram II
Step 3. Referring to Diagram IIIA, make center four-patch using Red 2" x 2" squares. Make 1.
Diagram III-A
Sew Red 2" squares to each side of Background 2" x 3 1/2" rectangle to make pieced strips (Diagram IIIB). Make 2.
Diagram III-B
Referring to Diagram IIIC, sew center pieced square. Make 1.
Diagram III-C
Step 4. Referring to Diagram IV, sew together 4-patches, pieced rectangles and pieced square to make
Pathways Block.
Diagram IV
Square and Star Quilt Block
Size: 12" FinishedBeginner Level
Cutting Instructions1/4" seam allowance included in measurements
White... Two 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" squares cut twice diagonally to make 8 quarter-square triangles - Piece A... Four 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" squares - Piece B... Two 3 7/8" x 3 7/8" squares cut once diagonally to make 4 half-square triangles - Piece C
Red print... Four 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" squares cut twice diagonally to make 16 quarter-square triangles - Piece A.... One 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" square - Piece D... Four 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares - Piece E
Piecing the blockStep 1. Using Diagrams I and II as guides, piece together four Unit 1 and one Unit 2.
Step 2. Layout pieced units and four Piece E to form rows (see Assembly Diagram). Sew rows together to make block.
Unit 1Diagram I
Unit 2Diagram II
Assembly Diagram
Star in a Star Quilt Block
Cutting InstructionsBackground... Piece A - Cut four squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"... Piece C - Cut four rectangles 3 1/2" x 6 1/2"... Piece D - Cut four squares 2" x 2"... Piece F - Cut four rectangles 2" x 3 1/2"
Blue print... Piece B - Cut eight squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"... Piece G - Cut one square 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"
Peach...Piece E - Cut eight squares 2" x 2"
Block Size: 12" FinishedBeginner Level
Piecing the blockFlying Geese Units. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of, Piece B blue print squares and Piece E peach squares. Layer Piece B blue print square and Piece C background rectangle, right sides together (large Flying Geese unit) and Piece E peach square with Piece F background rectangle (small Flying Geese unit). Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance toward blue print. Repeat for other end of rectangle (Diagram I). Make 4 large and 4 small Flying Geese units.
Diagram I
Assembling BlockUsing Assembly Diagram as a guide, sew pieces and Flying Geese units together to make rows. Sew rows together to make Star In A Star block.
Assembly Diagram