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A QUARTO BOOK

First published in North lmerica

in 2005 by

Krause Publications

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Contents

IntroductionHow to Use This Book

CIL{PTER 1Mix and Match

1012

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Colors and Fabrics

Calculating Fab c

Quantities

Mixing and Matching Blocks

Blue and Green

Box of Treats

Briar Tanliles

In the Woodland

Raspberry tupple

Sunrise

Ceese in the Bam

\{indy Day

Spring Pillow

Summer Pillow

Christmas Pillow

Crack Those Curues

Star Boxes

Passion for Purple

Sashed Surprise

Star Sampler

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CIIAPTDR 2

Block Directory 36

EFour-patch Chain

EHourglass

Variation

EOld Maid's Puzzle

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Diarnond

Four-patch

EGrandmother's

Choice

EBirds in the Air

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39

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40

EEconomy

@Diagonal Stripes

EXquisite

EMohawk Trail

EFour-patch

ERoman Square

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42

Squares and

Pinwheels

@SpinninE Tops

Variation

40

43

ERibbon Star

@Pinwheels

ENorthwind

@X Quartet 11

tttNelson's Victory 11

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Pinrvheel

EEight Triangles ,{5

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EYankee Puzzle

\tariation

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Half-square

Triangles

EBroken Dishes 16

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ttShoofh'

@Right and Lelt

ETile Puzzle

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Crockett

Cabin Quilt

ECockscomb

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EMiller's Daughter '18

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Around the Twist ,18

@Indian Ilatchet 49

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Double Quartet 19

@Delawareh

Flagstole

EBright Hopes

@Free Trade

49

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ELucky Clover 5 1

E\Vhirling Blade 51

EJacks on Six

ESpool

EAntique Tile

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EBarbara Frietschie 52

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Eight-pointed Star 53

@Road to Oklahoma 53

EGrandmother'.s

Cross

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Nine-patch

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Counterpane

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Virginia\Vorm Fence

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Sunrise Sunset 55

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Eccentric Star

ECaroline's Choice 55

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f=:-lLlr lCups and Saucers 56

Elndi^t Pnzzle 56

ECarie Nation

Quilt

@Hourglass I

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Four X Quilt

@Spider

@Four X

@Ilourltass Il

@Home Queen

@Double MonkeyWrench

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Dccentdc Star

Variation

@Double X

@Kaleidoscope

@Improved

Four-patch

ENew Album

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Arrowhead

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Monastery

Windows

EWindmill

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Dutchman's

Puzzle

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Blockade

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ECalico Puzzle

@Flyin€, Squares

Variation

EMr Roosevelt's

@Diagonal St pe 64

ESteps to the Altar 64

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64ffi:*t'.*,.EBonnie Scotsman 65

@Double Hourglass 65

@Uneven Stripes 65

@Diamond in

the Square

EHourglass lll

(HlH,,*ria,ion 66

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@Greek Cross

@Grandmah

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ESteeplechase 67

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Diagonal

Four-patch Chain 68

ESickle 68

ERoman Stripe

EOhio Star

EClassic Cun'es 69

@Building Blocks 69

EStripes 70

@Chain and

Ilourglass

@Card Trick

@Propeller

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Bird in the Air 71

Old \Vindmill 71

@Sam's Favorite 74

@Four Squares

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ETexas Star

@Grandmother's

Choice Variation 76

EKittv Corner

@,\round the Bend 76

@Nlitered Corner 77

@Summer Sky

ETam's Patch

@Drunkard's Path 7B

@Cotton Reel

@Triangles 78

EMemory 79

@Buzzard s Roost 79

@\\'ide Stripe

@The IIouseThat Jack Built 80

@Twelve Triangles 80

@King's Crown

ESister's Choice 81

@Four- and

Nine-patch 81

@Diamond Border 81

@Fast Geese

@Zigzae 82

@Sashed Nine-patch 82

69 79

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@I Long Checks 70 77

\Vhite llouse

Steps

@Three-patch

Quilt

@Box in a Box

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72

@Small ltianllles

and Stripes

@Large Ttiantllesand Stripes

@Yankee Puzzle I 84

@Ttiangle Tiles a4

@Colorado Ouilt 84

@Whirlpool

@Pieced Star

@iankee Puzzle II 85

84

85

@Hopscotch

@Fly foot

65

@Mosaic

@Picket

@Small Center

Nine-patch 86

@Wild Goose Chase 87

@Flying C.eese

Variation

@Air Castle

@Nine-patah

Variation

@Goose Stripe

urqAlbum Quilt

. 8 8

@Garden of Eden 89

86

86

87

88

88

85

92

@Endless Stair

@Duck's Foot

@Log Cabin 90

@Crossed Squares 90

90

@Five-patch Star 9l

@Railroad

@Cotton ReelVariatlon

@Star X

@Half-sashed

Diamond

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92

@Thrifty

@Safiooth Star

@Aunt Dinah

@Corner SashedGeese 93

@Four Xvariation 94

@Red Cross

@Coxey's Army

@Johnny Around

the Comer

@Sashed Geese

@Comfort Ouilt

ff**,.""u"@Forest Paths

@EnglishWedding tunA

@Ot'}'-CenterLog Cabin

@Philadelphia

Pavement

@Plain Block

@Starry Night

@Counterpane

Vadation

@Pie Slices

@Swamp lngel

96

97

98

@Rosie\ Favorite

@Floating Diamond 99

@Friendship

Name Chain

@Aircratt

100

100

@Checked Corner 100

@Strength in

Union \rariation 101

@Even Stripes 101

@Christmas Tree 101

@Courthouse Steps 102

@Sashed Triangles 102

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@Grandmother's

Corner 102

@Corner in

the Cabin 103

@Sixteon Squares 103

@Geese ̂ round

the Corner 103

CHAPTER 3Techniquesand Templates 104

Equipment

Cutting Fabrics

Piecing Techniques

lmproving Accuracy

Completing the Quilt

Templates

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108

110

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114

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l'abric Resource Directory 122

Index

Credits

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128

Dlock 16. Stinnnrg Tops \:rri.tion

Introduction'pfnr hurtJreLl. ui tca rs. neonle r mfl inl \ ' \ \ 'nm( l ) h:rrc bcEn sesinq

I srDall pieces oi tbhrie roqerher rn crr 'atc lar{cr ones in(l rec\ 'cl ingscraps of clothing to make quilts. Developing on ftom this. quilters

intentionalh' cut up larger fabrics and servcd the smaller pieces

together in deliberate patterns that thcl found pleasing. This

eventuallv elolvecl into block patch\\()rh as we kno\! it, usualh.

designed on a geonetric grid. SewinA pieced blocks and ioiningthem together to make a largcr item has long been a lavorite

lechniquc ibr creatiDg the warm, decorativc, aDd useful quilts.

hangings. and throrvs found in so manv homes.

This book rvill inspire rou to take on the challenge of creating

vour own quilts, transforming humble lhbdc pieces into uniquequilts. \\'all hangings, and accessories in a kaleidoscope of colorful

contemporarv and traditiol1al designs. From simple squares anclcheckerboards to elaborate star blocks, discover ne\\' $a)'s to

combine color and pattern. The 200 quilr blocks in this book

including manv original designs as well as traditional block patterns-

are al l 6in (1.5cm) square, making i t easv to mix and mdtch them

in anv conbination to produce a tabulous quilt, blanket, or throw.

All of the techniques required are clearly cxplailed wirh step-b]'-

step photographs, tiom cutting the pieces to simple quilting. r\t-a-glance svmbols denote the shapes and techniqucs used, plus thc

skill level required, so hoth nerv and expe cnoed quilters can

easilv crcate beautiful finished rvorks.

Colors and fabricsThe 200 blocks in this book rvere made using a palette of 1(X) Iabrics.

Details of the specitic fabrics used are provided on pages 122-125,

but vor can of course setv the blocks using anJ' tabric and color

combinations that -vou like. Traditional cotton fabrics have been usedhere, but 1'ou could substitute vehets and silhs for a richcr look.

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How to Use This Book

A t the beginning of rhe book you

fl,will find an illustrated contenls

list showing you phototlaphs of all

200 blocks. All you have to do is look

through the list and ftnd one you like.

Mix and matchThe mix-and-match section takes. you

thro4lh the process of creating your

own quilt, gving advice on choosing

colors, calculatinEl fabric quantities,

and combining blocks. There are also

designs for making 17 quilts and

pillow cover€ using a selection of

blocks from the directory. They

include large designs, as well as

small, quick-to-make ones.

recnrxquesand templatesThis section contains detailed

information on the equipment

required and how to cut and sew

the blocks, including helpful hints

for improving accuracy. Different

methods ofjoining blocks are also

demonstrated, as well as ideas for

quilting the finished plece. At the

end of the section, you will find

full-size templates for those blocks

that require unusual or difficult

shapes, plus a list of the actual

fabrics used in the book.

SizeAll th€ blocks in this book are rhesame siz€, 6in (lscm) square, so anyblock can be mixed and matchedwith the others at will.

Quilt layoutsEach quilt layout is accompant€d by details of the finished size of iheitem, ih€ materials required, and how to construct the quilt, includinEitps for speed and sugAesrions for suitable bindings.

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Quantity and colorsEach block us€d for the quilt is shombelow th€ main illustr.iion, accompantedby its reference number, fsbric selection,and how many of that block you need

Thrning the blocksSome of the blocks us€d in the qutlt layouts need to be tuE€dclockvise or counterclockwise by 90 or 180 degees io make up .hedesign. When assembling the blocks, check the illustmrion caretullyand mak€ sure the orientation of each block march€s rhe larour-

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H O W T O U S E T H I S B O O K I 3

Block directoryThe block directory contains 200 block pattems. Each one

is accompanied by a photograph, fabric selection, cutting

instructions, construction method, quick tips, at-a-glance

svmbols, and ideas lbr matching the block with others in

the directory. All of the measurements specified in the

cutting instructions include a %in (6mm) seam allowance.

Follow either. the imperial or the metdc measurements

when cutting the pieces; never interchange between

the trvo systems.

Understanding the s1'rnbolsEach block design is rccompanied b' a svmbol indicating the skill level required to make it,

flus s)'mbols indicating the most diiTicult shapes to crt for that block and an,v sp€cial

skill

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Shapes Tbchniques

(provided full-sizeon pages r16-12t)

Inloh€s sewing insetseans (see page 11r)

Curved piecing(see page t r1)

Fasr piecing rechniquescan be used (see pagesl l0 and 113)

Construction $uidelinesKey blocks demonstrate basic constructional techniques thnt are

rcfefted to throughout the director.y. Step-b.y-step illustrations

make it clear how to sew the pieces together.

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Nlixing blocks togetherlbu can use )'our o\n imaAination to

mix blocks or experiment with the

recommendations here.

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Shared cuttinAand constmctirnS€veml blocks require the same sirepieces and construction techniques,but use different fabrics andarrangenents. If a block doesnot feature specific cutting andconstruction guidelines, you willfind this infomation in the nearestprevious block that does-lorexampl€, refer to block 22 fotcutring and consrruction guidelinesfor making blocks 23-26.

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Mix and Match

This chapter wilt help you decide which blocks to mlx and match, and features plenty

of examples shorving different styles to get you started. There is also guidance on the

choice of colors, plus ideas on getting the most from different textile designs and how

to calculate the fabric reouirements for the ouilt vou want to make.

I 6 M I X A N D M A T C I I

Color theoryIt is useful to learn a few basic principles oI color theory by

studying a standard color wheel. There are three primary colors on

the wheel-red, yellow, and blue and these are divided by three

secondary colo6-orange, green, and purple. The secondary colors

are made by mixing the two adjacent primary colors together The

term "value" is used to describe the l{lhtness

yeltow or darkness of a color

Colors that are close on the color

wheel are called analogous, or

opposite on the color wheel

are called complementary,

or contrastine,; for example,

orange and blue. lf you choose

it will look lovely but the pattem

will not be as definite as it would be

if vou added some contrast ro rhe color

scheme by introducinS some complementary or different value

colors. When choosing a complementary color scheme, it is a €iood

idea to follow the 80:20 rule-that is, 80 p€rcent of one color and

20 percent of the complementary color. If you use 50 percent of

each color, they can fight and the result will Irot be restful to look at.

Single-color, monochromatic schemes can work very well if you use

labrics with different values andlor Dattems.

Colors and Fabrics

q harmoniousl for example. vellow

\E through to ."d. color" thrt are

/S an analogous color scheme and6t your fabrics are similar in value,

/a\ ne of the most exciting features of quilts is the impact of color. Color can cause the lireatestt l\-./anxiery among quilters, with so many fabrics to choose from that it is easy to become overwhelmed.

A restricted palette of 100 fabrics was used to make all 200 blocks in this book, with the fabrics being

chosen to achieve a balance of plains and Dattems as well as the whole spectrum of colors.

AnalagoN color scheme Conplementa4 color scheme

Strongly contr.sting color scheme Monochromatic color scheme

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iles of fabric

Thc nr()st c()mnrrlrr tlbric lirr

qui l t making is 100 perccrt

cotton. but cxpcricnced qui l tcrs

cxn incorporxte llannels, silk,

ileece, or xDl' other materixls

the: ' f ind. Cotton fabrics are

eas)' to \\'ork \\'ith xnd can be

prcsscd to giYe a crisp scan.

I'ol]'cottons are more sprinA)'.rnd herder to \\'ork Nith and prcss.

-\hvavs dip a small piece ot' the lirbric into hot Nater to check thit

the color rvill not run. li it does. \'ash it lt IeN times belbre use.

Nerv. unrvashed fabric has a crisp dressing that makes i t east ' to

cut xnd piece, but i f r-ou hale *ashed vour i i rbric, \ 'ou can starch

ir before cutting il ]'ou \Yish.

Textile designsl)lain or solid colors arc good lbr breaking up busl- patterns and lbr

accentuating individual patches in a block. Striped ilbrics can ha\'e

mxn)' colors or just tlo; the desi{ns usualll run parallel to the

selvage and are useill fbr border blochs. l,arge prints are harder to

use than small print designs, but are useful ibr large center patches.

\bu can also crrt manl'snrall patches tiorn them in an arrnngement

rhar yields a \,\'ide varietl'of colors and patterns. l'ictorial, or

conversxtional, i rbrics are those with pictures on. Thel 'can be

cut so that a particular sectioD is in the center of a block, but

be carelul becausc thcv oltcn havc e right end rvrong wa)'up.

Trl' to var-v thc typc of thbrics I'ou usc. Nlix llorals with gconlctrics

and plains with pictorials. If ]'ou normallv use small prints and are

not confident about trying something new, vou could serv some test

blocks using a Nider |arietv of patterns <ombinilrg large prints

\\'ith small chechs aDd stripes. tbr example. lbu rvill find that vour

confidcnce graduall]' increases. \bu can also use fabrics to make

\rur qui l t look a lot more complicated t l ,an i t real l l ' is. l 'or cxan,plc,

if vou replace a plain squere Nith a stripcd tirlrric, irom a distencc

it \ ! i l l lo()k rs i f the str ipes xrc picccd.

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Bulrng fabricThe best piece oi advice is: if )'ou like a thbric, use it- Don't agonize

or worry that others may not l ike i t l i t is not thcir qui l t . \ \ 'hen

choosing tabrics from a store, a Aood tip is to iind onc tirbric You Lrve

and then choosc other fahrics t{) g() \ \ ' i th i t . Thesc can he similar in

color or di11!rent, depending ()n thc cilect You \\'1tnt to achiere. The

stali can advise vou and otten group thbrics that thel think rvorh rvell

together. Il possible, check the lirbrics in davlight bY carrying thcm

to the \rindo\\i some electdc lights have en oraDge cest that n:lv

clistort the appearance of the colors.

I 8 N I IX ] \ND t r IATC I I

Write it downDecide on the finishecl length and u'idth of your quilt, making sure

each is divisible bv 6in (1Scm)-remcmbeq all the blocks in this

book are 6in (1.5cm) square. Calculate hou'manv blocks there rvill

be across and dorvn the quilt, and x,rite this information dorvn. Next

count how man,v of each block there zrre and rvrite that dorvn. tr,Iake

a sample of each block and decide on vour t'abrics. Photocopy the

pages of the book rvith "vour

blocks on and stick 1'our fabrics in place

If -vou do not have access to a copier, trace the blocks onto lreezer

or greaseproof paper and stick the f'abrics onto that.

I{ake a list of all the pieces necdecl tbr each block and their

colors. Then, working color b1'color, calculate horv many of each

piece vou need; tbllow the example on the opposite page if it helps

make it clearer. If you have access to a quilt design pro$ram, such

as Electric Quilt or Quiltpro, these can calculate the vardage for

1'ou, but be al'are that they often have a I'at quarter of fhbric as a

minimum even if you only need one small piece in the entire quilt.

Indii ' idual block design

-\lternative color schemc

Fat quartersFabric can be purchased in ready-cut pieces called fatquarters. These are half a 1'ard of tabric cut in half ro give

a quarter of a 1'ard, but in a fat rectanfle not a long thin

one-that is, 20 x 18in. The metric equivalent of a fatquarter is slightl"v larger, at 50cm square. Fat eighths are

also available; these are a fat quarter cut in half aAain.

Prograns such as Electric Quilt makeit eas.v to tlesign blocks and quilts, asrvell as try,- out different color schemcs

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C alc ulating F'abric Quantitie sT Tnless )'ou are makin$ a scrap quilt from lots of difi'erent fabrics, it is important to calculate horvI I

LJ much of each fabric -vou rvill need so that .you have enough to complete the quilt. Calculating fabric

quantities does require a bit of lvork, but it is not ditTicult. \bu just need to sit dorvn rvith a clcar head

rvhen ,vou are not tired, l' ith a piece of paper and a pencil (a calculator and t'at cluarter or u'idth of fabric

are usetul, too, especiallv lvhen usin!, templates).

Worked example: Nine-patch Blues' fh is

qui l t is 3(r i r - r (90crn) square and comprises 18 ot b lock 51 arrc l

18 oi b lock 136 (colLrmn , \ ) . Block .51 uscs t rvo t 'at r r ics: p la in b luc

rund pattelnedr block 136 Llscs t\vo thbrics: rvhite ancl r'arielated

bluc (column B). Find the cut t in! s izes to l the pieces i r - r each blocl i .

\\'orking color ll ' color, list the measurements ol all the pieces

ol each color t'ol ezrch block in column C. Nlultiph' the figr-rles in

column (l hv the nunber of pieces required in each block ancl

lx ' the nr . rmbcr o i b locks (D) to g ive tota l inches or cent in lete l"s

requirecl (ll). It a piece is not scluare, Llse the big{est number for vour

culculat ionsr t 'or cxample. tbr a 3% x 2in (8.7 x 5cm) str ip. n lu l t ip ly

. l l in (8.7cm) bv D. Put the * ' ic l th o ivourt 'abr ic at the top of column

I"r allox'-l(.)in t'or'1'ardage ancl 2Oin lbr fat qr-rarters (or 10Ocm t'or'

meterage ancl 50cm for tat quarters). l)ivide E bv this tigure to give

thc total number ot strips requirecl (l-). \Iultiplv the number ot stlips

rl') bv thc rviclth of the piece (C) to t'incl the total t'abric recluirecl.

^\lrr'avs round up to allou' tbr r-nistakcs.

( : . \ I . ( . I - T . . \ T I \ r ' , f . \ l l R T ( - r . 2 r - . \ \ T I 1 - I L : I 9

ffiru H';Plain blue: 6 x2%in (6.2cm) = 15in (38crn). The total plain blue

tabric required is theretbre 15in (3lJcm).

Pattenred: 5 x2%in (6.2cm) = 1.2%|'t (31cm). The total patterned

falrr ic required is thereforc 12%in (31cm).

\Vlr i te: 7 x 2in (.5cm) = 1. l in (35cm), plus 3 x 1%in (3.7cm) = | ' l in

(12cm). The total l 'hi te t 'abric required is theret 'ore 1tt%in (.17cm).

\rariegated blue: . l x 2in (5cm) = {Jin (20cm), plus - l x 1%in (3.7cm)

= 6in (15cm). The total varicgatcd blue fzrbric rccluired is theret'ore

1.l in (35cn'r).

patterned 2kin 4x18

(b.2cmJ

r v h i t e 3 % x 2 i n 4 x l t t

(8.7 x 5cm)

r.hite l%1n

( J . / C m . )

4 x 1 8

gar ie€ated 2in 4x18

blue (5cm)

18oin(446,4cm)

tJ l tn

(626.4cm)

10Bin

(266.4cm)

14.lin

(360cm)

l . t f , t n

(333cm)

5 strips

7 strips

3 strips

.l strips

4 stripsvariegated

blue

t h l n . ) x l d

( J . / c m J

2O } I IX . \ND \ IATCI I

Mixing and Matching Blocks

Choosing blocksLook through the mix-and-match examples on pages 22-35, plrrs the

rvorked cxample on page 19. Do vor-r preter one st1'le to another? For

example, some have blocks u.ith a diagonal bias that can be used to

make 1og cabin-stvle arrangements or to create the et'ibct ot' a blocir

on point in the midcile of 1'our quilt. Others are more regular, rvith

trvo blochs alternatecl. Some blochs are particularlv suitable ibr

crcating the sides ancl corners of fake picccd borders.

\bur level of sel'ing skills is another factor to keep in mind. ,\ll of

the blocks are marked with an icon indicating the skill level required

to make that block, fiom easl' to intcrn-rediatc to advanced. If 1'ou are

a be!,inner, I'ou ma)' find it best to choose blocks marked u'ith an

"casv" icon.

A ll 2tlu blocks in the block directorl'are the same size, 6in (15cm) square! so thcre are thousands ot'

l, Lpossihle comhinations vou could put together x,hen designing )'our o\\,n quilt, throrv, or pillorv. Here

are a terr' helptul hints, but it is realll ' a matter of personal pret'erence

Das.v

' fhese are just sonre

of thc blochs in the

directorJ' that are ideal

ior creating bordcr

designs tor J'our quilt.

m Intermediate

llll ou'u"""d

Fake border design, In the \\roodland, pale 25

13t1. Larqe Trialgles

and Stripes

8. . \ r ru r r I0 I . Long Chcchs 118. Arouncl the Bend 119. trl i tered Corner

Think also about rvhether vou want the seam lines to meet. If ,vou

clo and the first bloch 1-ou select is a four-patch design, tr1'to select

other four-patch blocks to combine with it. ,\lternatell', if 1'ou

combine a four-patch block l.ith a nine-patch design, there rvill be

lcss bulk at the seams and it rvill be less obvious if 1'our blocks are

llot perfect because there are no seams to match. Another $ood st-vle

ior this is sashed blocks, but choose trvo with different u.idth sashings

so that inaccurate seams rvill not be so obvious.

Ilake a sample^\hva1's make a sample every time.vou sew a nelv block. This will

enable }'ou to check the size. The cutting measurements are rounded

ro the nearest %in (3mm) to make them eas]' to see ori rulers. This

can mean that a block rvill be slightl"v larger or smaller than the 6in

(15cm) specified. It is best to find this out at the beginning, not after

r-ou have made 20 blocks onl1' to discover that the)' do not t'it

topether. Adjust 1'our seam allorvance b1' the rvidth of a thread either

sav to bring the blocks to the required size. See also the improvin$,

llccurac--v section on pages 112-113.

If 1'ou make all 1'our sample blocks in one color, such as blue, "vou

s'i1l soon ha'l'e a lovel)' collection of blocks that 1'ou can use to make

a sampler quilt and all for next to no effort. Another good option for

rcst blocks is to use Christmas tabrics, so that each 1.ear you rvill have

a nelv Christmas throw to displal'. These test blocks can, of course,

bc included in the backinA as a label if rvished.

Testing your designIf 1'ou are not sure about some blocks, photocop-v them in

black and rvhite. This u,ill remove an1' color bias that 1'ou

might have and shorv ).ou just the tones; .vou can then see if

the tones balance across the quilt. You can photocopl'1'our

lhbrics in blach and rvhite, too. rvhich helps u'ith balancing

the color values of 1'our blocks-even if the copl'shop

thinks 1'ou are a bit peculiar.

} I I X I N G , \ N D } I A T C I I I N G I ] I , O I ] K S 2 1

In the top example, the seams need to meet perfectll' I'hcre the ilvo

blocks ioin. There are also seam allou'anccs l iom forrr fabrics at this

meeting point on the back oi the blocks. producing more bulh. In the

above example, the seam allou'ances are spread across the -seern joining

thc tl 'o blocks. and less-than-perfect piccin$ u,i l l not be as noticcablc.

Belorv, tn o blocks that ircorporate sashings as part of their design have

bccn joincd, but the sashings arc oi dii ' tbrent widths. helping to disguisc

an]'piecing inaccuraoies and spread the bulh oi the seam allorvances.

2 2 \ i l - \ , \ \ t ) M . \ 1 ' C I I

Blue and GreenSize30in (76cm) square. cxclucl ing thc bincl ing

Nlaterials. 10096 cotton tabric (sec pages 1 fi-19

tor intormation on hon to calcul.rte

fabric cluar-rtities)

. 3.1 in (86cn-r) squarc of bat t ing

. 3.lin (fJ6cm) scluare of backing fabric

. [J in (20cm) ot ' fabr ic to c]- r t in to lZ in (3.7cm)

rvide bincling strips

PiecingServ cach of the blocks as dcscrihccl ir-r thc

directorl'. Iialie the nurnber of each shos'n

belo*'. lior speed n'hen making the for-rr-patch

uni ts, cut long str ips of fzrbr ic , io in into pairs ot

zrlternatc colors, and thcn cut into t\\'o-pzrtcl-l

component uni ts (see page 11()) .

FinishingCheck that all the blocks are sqlr.rc ancl press

them. La1'out the blochs on a l lat . c lean surtace

in the arrerngcmcnt shorvn. Picce into ron's ancl

then join the rorvs to form the qlrilt top. l-aver

\\'ith batting ar-rd backing t'abric ancl cluilt as

clesirecl. Llse blue or green fol the bincling.

l 5 f ) l \ 1 1FI lx 13

I

Box of Tfeats

l 1 6 l x / F T l x e

\ ' I I X I N G ] \ N D N { A T C H I N G B L O C K S 2 3

Size.l8in (122cm) square, excluding the binding

Materialso 100% cotton fabric (see pages 18-19

for intbrmation on horv to calculate

fabric quantities)

. 52in (132cm) square of batting

. 52in (132cm) square of backing labric

. 10in (25cm) of fabric to cut into 1%in (3.7cm)

wide bindinf, strips

PiecingSew each of the blocks as described in the

directory. Make the number of each shown

below. For speed when making, the tbur-patch

units, cut long strips of fabric, join into pairs of

alternate colors, and then cut into tlvo-patch

component units. Chain piece the half-square

triangles (see page 110).

FinishingCheck that all the blocks are square and press

them. Lay out the blocks on a flat, clean surl'ace

in the arrangement shown (you lvill have to

rotate some blocks). Piece into rows and then

join the rows to form the quilt top. Layer with

batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired.

Use red for the binding.

F z l x 6

Klw

E e ] x o L I l l l l x32-...

- = I lrewl 6 5 l x r

2 4 \ I I X , \ N D } I . \ T C ] I I

Briar Thngles;t,*.s-^^z^

**&h.9."nY,r !

,,cti

Size.lSin (122cm) sqlrare. exclr.rcling the binding

Nlaterials. 10096 cotton I'abric (sce pages 1ii-l9

for intbrmat ion on hon' to calculate

fabric quantities)

. 52in (132cm) square of bat t ing

. 52in (132cm) squarc of backing fabr ic

. 10in (25cm) of t 'abr ic ro cut inro l%in (3.7cm)

u'ide binding strips

PiecingServ each of the blocks as describecl in the

ciirectorl'. \lake the number of each sho*,n

belorv. For speed *.hcn making the tbur-patch


alternate colors. and then cut into t*'o-patch

component units. Chain piece the hah'-squarc


FinishingCheck that all the blochs are sqlrare and press

them. La1'ollt the blocks on a tlzrt, clear-r surthce

in the arrangement shou'n (r'ou rvill have to

rotzlte somc blocks). Piece into rol's ancl then

join thc ro\\'s to tbrm the quilt top. Laver rrith

battirlg and backing fabric and quilt as clesired.

L ' sc g reen t b r r l t e I ' i r r c l i nq .

I

i $ :

Fs-l x 12ffif ,$-

F q l x 1 6

tffiFs-l x 2s l ra r l x s

In the Woodland

r::ii::r,:,

.::l::

:rirri:::i:il

:it::i::i:., I t.4,,4..4,:

l:l:l::i::ll:l, ::ria:tu:t:i:r:.,rtr;::l

:i:t:t:ri:i:

I I I X I N G A N D I I , \ T C H I N G B L O C K S 2 5

Size36in (92cm) square, excluding the binding

N'Iaterials. 100% cotton fabric (see pa{,es 18-19

for intbrmation on hol. to calculate

fabric quantities)

. ,lOin (102cm) square of batting

. 40in (102cm) square of backing fabric

. 8 in (20cm) of fabr ic to cr l t in to l%in (3.7cm)

n'icle binding strips

PiecingSeq.each of the blocks as described in the

directorl'. N{ake the number of each sholvn

belorv. For speed rvhen making the lbur-patch


alternate colors, and then cut into trvo-patch


triangles and ilving geese units (see pa€e 110).


them. La1'out the blocks on a llat, ciean surface

in the arran$ement shorvn (1'ou will have to

rotate some blocks). Piece into rorvs and then

join the rows to form the quilt top. La1'er rvith

batting and backing I'abric and quilt as desired.

Use light bror.n for the binding.

,r:

{

li

iittit:t:l

W&-: r ffiK". ff-"u*

26 N' I IX AND \ IATCI]

Raspberry Ripple

:1.:::: l!{: . : t t : . r ; r ' *

3 . . .

av..'

. & .

a: . t:i'\rt

Size36in (92cm) square, excluding the binding

Materials. 100% cotton fabric (see pages 1Fi-19

lbr intbrmation on horv to calculatc

tabric quantities)

o 40in (102cm) square oi batt ing

o 40in (102cm) square of backing fabric. 8in (20cm) of t 'abric to cut into \%in (3.7cm)

rvide binding strips

PiecingSeu' each of the blocks as described in the

directory. \{ake the number of each shorvn

belorv. For speed rvhen making, the four-patch

units, cut long strips of tzrbric, join into pairs ol'

alternate colors, and chen cut into trvo-patch


tr iangles (see page 110).


them. Lay out the blocks on a i1at, clean surface

in the arran$ement shorvn (.vou rvill have to


join the rows to tbrm thc quilt top. Layer rvith


Lise pale pink for the binding.

Eibl x s [ro-l x 'r- . : : f i .t : . t ! -' J a f ! :

r , ' 0 J , , - ' ', - t

i , ( ;> '. a

F r l x

K .]] l : l :rr,,:rrrM"s l ,

I 2

Sunrise

l-ta I x 12

I I I X I N G A N D } I , \ T C H I N G B L O C K S 2 7

Size49in (l22cm) square, excludin$ the binding

Nlaterialsr 100% cotton fabric (see pages 18-19

for information on how to calculate

fabric quantities)


o 52in (132cm) square of backing fabric. 10in (25cm) of fabric to cut into 1%in (3.7cm)

wide binding strips

PiecingServ each of the blocks as described in the

directory. Make the number of each shown

belorv. For speed when making the four-patch


alternate colors, and then cut into trvo-patch




them. La,v out the blocks on a fl,at, clean surface

in the arrangement shorvn (1'ou will have to

rotate some blocks). Piece into rot's and then

join the rows to form the quilt top. Laver with


Use red or orange for the binding.

E 7 l x 2 a fozl x +

9g:&ii, wrw IreWf t { lx z+

2 8 ] I I X A N I ) \ I A T C I I

Geese in the Barn

E u l x +

rl..; l-:l! i l . : i . ;9.

' r l i : . : , i i

::i:ta::t:ti:l

Size36in (92cm) sqlrare, excluding the bincling

Nlaterials. 100% cotton fabric (see pa!,es 18-19

tor information on hol.to calculate

fabric quantities)

o 40in (102cm) square of battin!,. rl0in (102cm) square of backin{ tabric. 8in (20cm) of fabric to cut into l%in (3.7cm)

u'ide binding strips


directorv. Ilake the number of each shown

belorv. For speed, chain piece the halt'-square

trlangles (see page 110). For a scrap-quilt look,

sort )'our I'abrics into dark and light values and

make the blocks usin$ a random selection.


them. Lav out the blocks on a i1at, clean surface

in the arrangement shol.n (vou rvill have to

rotate some blocks). Piece into rotr,s ancl thcn

ioin the ro\ys to form the quilt top. La1.er rvith

batting and backing labric and quilt as desired.

Use a darh tone ibr the binding or, ii '1.ou have

made a scrap quilt, vou could piece strips for

the binding, too.

:i$

l*:L:t..i:: rcHd'wr ryHl*rr

Windy Day

} I I X I N G , \ N D \ , I A T C H I N G B L O C K S 2 9

Size'l8in (122cm) square, excluding the binding

Materials. 1,O0o/o cotton fabric (see pages 18-19

for intbrmation on horv to calculate

fabric quantities)


. 52in (132cm) square of backing fabric

. 10in (25cm) of fabric to cut into 1%in (3.7cm)



directory. \,Iake the number of each shorvn

belorv. For speed, chain piece the half-square

triangles (see pa$e 110).


them. Lay out the blocks on a flat, clean suriace

in the arrangement shown (you will have to


join the rows to form the quilt top. Layer with


Use green for the binding.

@ffi.,ffiEo.E+r]"

I% T ' W E ;

3 O } I I X , \ N D I I , \ T C ] I I

Spring Pillow

F + l x r

Size18in (.15cm) square

Nlaterials. 1(X)?,i cotton t'abric (see pages

1u-19 tbr intbrmation on horv

to calculate fabric quantities)

r 20in (50cm) square of batt ing. 20in (50cm) square ot

backinS tabric

X : l

an ideal small project t'or

brushinS Llp vollr techniques.

FinishingCheck that a1l the blocks are

square and press them. La1'

out the blocks on a t'lat. clean

surface in the arrangement

shol.n ()'ou n'ill have to rotate

some blocks). Piece into rou's

and then join the ro*,s together

La1'er rvith batting and backing

fabric and quilt as desired.

] Iake a pi l lou 'back and ses'

right sides together \\.ith the

quilted t'ront. Turn through

and insert a p i l lo l ' iorm.

FinishingChech that a1l the blocks are

square and press them. Lav

out the blocks on a tlat. clcan

surizrce in the arranSement

shorvn. Piece into ro'ws and

ther-r join the rol's together.

Laver q'ith tratting ancl baching

fabr ic and qui l t as desired.

\ Iake a pi l lo* 'back and ses'

right sides togcther with the

quilted tront. Turn through

and insert a p i l lo* ' tbrm.

Summer Pillowx*

. .

F q l x +

$'-nl o a I

Wtr*i I@

rexw

Size1Sin ( : lScm) square

Nlaterials. 100q4 cotton tabric (sec pages

18-19 t'or information on hos'

to calculate thbric quantities)

. 20in (50cm) square ot bat t ing

. 20in (50cm) square ot

backing tabr ic

[GZ]" t

. 1[]in (.l5cnr) square

pi l lon'tbrm

PiecingSel 'each oI the blocks as

described in the directorv. Xlake

the number of each shou'n

belol'. The pillol' cover

includes nine-patch. st r iped,

and tlfinf geese units, so it is

. 18in (.45cm) square

pillorv form

PiecingSel.each of the blocks as

described in the directorv.

f lake the number ot each

shoii'n belorv.

ffiffi$

Christmas PillowSize1l l ln ( ' l5cm) square

Nlaterials. 100% cotton fabric (see pages

18-19 tbr intbrmation on horv

to calculate fabric quantities)

. 20in (50cm) square of batt ing

. 20in (50cm) square of

backing tabric

ED+l x +

. 18in (. lScm) square

pillorv torrn

PiecingSeu'each ot the blocks as

described in the directorr'.

\lake the numbcr of cach

shorvn belorv. For speed,

chain piece the quzlrter-scluare

t r i ang les ane l t l v i n ! i l eese un i t s

(see paSe 11(.) ) .

FinishingCheck that all the blocks are

scluare and press them. Lav

out the blocks on a tlat, clean

suriace in the arrangement

. 12in (30cm) square

piliorv tbrm

PiecingSel 'each of the blocl is as

describecl in the directory'.

I \ l a kc r he r r r rmhc r o l cach

shorvn bclon'. Cut the template

p ieces o r r ho rh h l ocks l a rqc r

around the sides of thc pillorv

because this n'ill help increase

the accuracl' of 1'our blocks and

also give 1'ou sutlicient seam

allor.ancc to mahe the blochs

into a pillorv. This is an ideal

small projcct tbr vou to practice

sewing curves,

\ l t \ t \ G . \ \ D l I . \ T C I I t \ ( i l t r - o c r i s 3 1

shol'n (1'ou t'il l have to rotatc

some bkrcks). Piece into rorvs

and then join the ro\\'s together

La1'er $'ith batting and bacliing

tabric and quilt as desirecl.

Nlake a pillorv back and ses'

right sicles together n'ith the

quilted iront. l 'urn through

and insert a pillou, form.

FinishingChech that all the blochs are

square and press thcm. La1'

out the blocks on a tlat, clean

surferce in the arrang,ement

shorvn (1'ou rvill have to rotate

so r r r e l r l o cks ) . P i eee i n t u pa i r s

and then join the pairs together.

Add a border if 1'ou rvant a

larger pillo*,. La1'er rvith batting

ar-rd backin.{ iabric and quilt as

desired. It rvould look good

quilted in concentric circles.

\lake zr pillow bach and serv

right sides together l'ith the

quilted front. 'l-urn

through

and insert a pillorv forn-r.

[ B x s

TffiI

Crack Those CurvesSize12in (3Ocn) square

Nlaterialso 100% cotton t'abric (see pages

1Ei-19 fbr information on hol

to calculatc thbric quantitics)

. 1,{ in (35cm) squarc of bat t ing

. l . l i r - r (35cm) squarc ol

backing tirbric

F f x

lb'.'il " *. '

lqal x 2

r:iili:l tr

"ofs-' i

f*"S" '} ffi Wl ii,b#

32 } I IX AND } IATCH

Star Boxes

Eotl x 32

' ',.:,, $!;i

Size4ftin (122cm) sqlrare, excluding the binding

Nlaterials. 100%o cotton fabric (see pages 18-19

for information on horv to calculate

fabric quantities)


. 52in (132cm) square of backing I'abric

. 10in (25cm) ol ' fabr ic to cut into l%in (3.7cm)

lr,ide bindin€, strips

PiecingSew each of the blocks as described in

the directorl'. Nlake the number of each

shol'n belolr..


them. La"v out the blocks on a t1at, clean surface

in the arran!,ement shorvn (you lvill have to


join the rows to form the quilt top. La,ver rvith


Use pink for the binding.i . :

* : : ' l . , ;

. {*i

Ezrl x 32

wI

o i^€* .e

prff:F . *

' I i . 1

&"',*

Passion for Purple

fsol x 32 Essl x 32

\ I I . \ I . \ G . \ N D } I , \ T ( ] H I N C i B I - ' ] L ] K S 3 3

Size,lftin (122cm) square, excluding the binding

\'Iaterialso 100% cotton fabric (see pa.{es 18-19

for inforn-ration on hon'to calculate

tabric quantities)

. 52in (132cm) square of bat t ing

. 52in (132cm) square of backing tabr ic

. 10in (25cm) of fabr ic to cut into 1%in (3.7cn)


PiecingScu'each of the blocks as described in the

directorl'. Xlake the number ot' each shourr

belorv. lior speed when making the tbur-patch

units, cut lon$ strips of f'etbric. ioin into pziirs of

alternate colors, and then cut into tu.o-patch

componcnt units. Chain piece the half-squzlre

tr iangles (see page 110).

FinishingCheck that all the bloclis are square ancl press

them. Lav out the blocks on a tlat, clean surt'ace

in the arrangement shon.n. Piece into rorvs and

then join the ron's to ibrm the quilt top. La1'er

\\'ith batting ancl backing fahric and quiit as

desired. Use purple tbr the bincling.

ffiw KWI

3 4 X I I X , \ N t ) M , \ T C l l

Sashed Surprise

:

Size36in (92cm) square. excluding the bir.rding

)Iaterials. 1007ri cotton t'abric (see pages 18-19

for information on horv to calculate

tabric quantities)

o tl0in (102cm) scluare of battir.rg

o 40in (102cm) square ot ' backing iabric. Bin (20cm) of thbric to cut into lZin (3.7cm)

q'ide binding strips

PiecingSeir 'each of the blocks as described in the

directory'. \lake the number of each shorvn

belox.. For speed rvhen making the nine-patch

units. cut long strips of iabric, join ir-rto sets of

three, and then cut into three-patch component

units. Chain piece the half-scluare triangles

(see page 110) .

FinishingCheck tl-rat all the blocks are square and press

them. La1' or-rt the blocks on a tlat, clean surface

in the arran$ement shou'n (1'ou l'ill have to


join the rows to fbrm the quilt top. La1'er u'ith


Use green or pink for the binding.

@

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X 1fJ@

reI

X lIJ

Star Sampler

U l X l \ * C i , \ N l ) ̂ \ 1 , \ T ( l l l l \ G B L O C K S 3 5

Size,18 x 36in (122 x92cm), excluding the binding

Nlaterials. 100% cotton lzrbric (see pagcs 1B-19

for information on horv to czrlculate

fabric quantities)

. 52 x 40in (132 x 102cm) of batt ing

o 52 x 40in (132 x 102cm) ot' backing f'abric

o 10in (25cm) of t 'abric to cut into 1%irr (3.7cm)


PiecingChoose your favorite star blocks from

throughout the directory; in this example

there are not more than iour blocks of an1'

one design. You need 48 blocks in total. Either

make thcm as shorvn here in a rvild explosion

ot'color or choose 1'our colors more carefullv

to tone together.


them. Lay'out the blocks on a l1at, clean surt'ace

in the arrangcmcnt shorvn. Piece into rorvs and

then join the rorvs to form the quilt top. La1'er

\\'ith batting and backing t'abric and quilt as

desired. LIse a toning color for the binding.

EfE@@E@@@Esr,lxE@E@@E@E@,2@ @ E [ o z l x 3

Fr t lEx lx +

Block Directorv

The directory contains photographs and instructions for makinf, 200 quilt blocks. Each

block is graded by degree of difliculty, so you can choose the ones that suit your own

skill level. For each block, there are also su&iestions of three other blocks with which

you could mix and match it to make a tinished quilt.

trtr@

3 8 B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y

CONSTRT]CTION GUIDEI,INF]S

l-i-l Snowball

Cut the followinA

mn@ One 6'lin (I6.2cm) square.

@ Four 2'/:in (6.2cm) squares.

Construction

trtr@

l-z--l Four-patch E nourglassChain Variation

Cut the following' fw

trK

Serv a small square to

a corner of the large

square using the fast

corners method (see page 113)

Repeat this process at the

remaining three corners.

Cut the follorving

f a.,@ffi@ I.'our 2in (5cm) squares.

@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.

@ ttvo 3%in (B.7cm) squares.

ConstructionFour-patch,."" Eil

Quick tipCut 2in (5cm) rvide strips

of ihbrics ,\ and B and serv

them together betbre cutting

crossrvise to make pairs of 2in

(5cm) squares (see page 110).

Mix and match

@ One 4%in (10.4cm) square cut

into quarters diagonall,v to give

tbur triangles.


into quarters diagonall.'- to give

four triangles.

@ Two 3%in (8.7cm) squares.

ConstructionFour X, ."" FJ]Four-patch, ."" l]l I

MLx and matchMix and match

ffiffi@ ffirc#ffih€ffi

BK

[+l Old Maid's Puzzle

Cut the follorving' ffwl '. l"our 2in (Scm) squares.i'_' Five 2%in (5.8cm) squares

. r r r i n h : r l f d i a f o r re l l v t o g i r e

tOn triangles.

, , Tr ,o 2Xin ( .5.8cm) squares

eut in half diagonaill ' to give

iour triangles.-

One 2%in (5.8cm) scluare

cut in halt diagonalll. to give

trvo triangles.

D One 3%in (9.5cm) square

cut in halt diagonalll 'to give

t\\'o triangles.

EK

I ] I - O C ] I T D I R E T ] T O R Y 3 9

Cut the follorvingI A I \ r J ) I L , lr -

?'iil:ii:,f"ffi:ru::eight triangles.

@ Four 2' l x L/, in

(7.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.

@ Trr.o 3Zin (Scm) squares

cut in half diagonallv to give

four triangles.

@FiVe lZin (. l .2cm) squares.

ConstructionBird in the r\ir. ."" F10]Nine-patch, r"" Ft l

ConstructionHali-squere Triangles. ,.. E7lBird in the Air, ."" [ i101Four-patch. ."" El I

Quick tipChain piece the half-squarc

triangles tirst (see page 110).

and match

@ oiamond fol Grandmother'sFour-patch Choice

UK

Cut the follorving

#8W@ T*'o 3%in (f l .7cm) squares.A T

l J l \ V o j ' . l l l ( l , . : \ c n l , S q U e r C S .

@ Four 2%in (5.Scm) squares

cut in half cliagonallv to giYe

eight triangles.

ConstructionDiamond in the Square, ."" FO-ll'our-patch, ."" flTl

NILx and match )Iix and

rcffifr

4 O B I , O I ] K D I R E C T O R I

Utr

I Birds in the Air

Cut the followingoff i

ffi@ Three 2'/"h (7.2cm) squares

cut in halt diagonalll'to give

six triangles.

@ Tn'o 2'lin (7.2cm) squares

cut in ha l i d iagonn l lv to g ive

fol1r trizrngles; vou need three

of them.

@ One 6%in (17cm) square cut

in hali diagonall)' to giye t\\'o

triangles; 1'ou need one of them

trK@

ConstructionBircl in the '\ir,

."" Elol

Serv the five

remainin$ small

triangles together

to lbrm the

central diagonal strip.

Half-square Triangles, ."" E7l

l-s-] Arrow F-l Pconomy

EK

Cut the following- A ) t t s ) ( c )

I N@ One 3l in (c) . .5cm) square

cut in half diagonalll ' to Sivc

trvo triangles.

@ One 3%in (9.Scm) square

cut in half diagonalll ' to give

t\\,o triangles.

@ Trvo 3Zin (9.5cm) squares


lbur triangles.

ConstructionIlalt'-square Triangles, r"" E7lFour-patch.."" FJI

match

Cut the following-,J 4,9 qA9I T N E

@ Trvo 3lh (9.5cm) squares

cut in half diagonalll' to gir.e

four triangles.

@ Onc' l%in (10..1cm) square

cut into quartcrs dia$onal11'to

give four triangles.

@ One 3%in (8.7cm) square.

ConstructionDiamond in the Square,."" F6l

Quick tipIf 1'ou have trouble getting this

block accurate, tr1'addinp an

extra %in (6mrn) to all the squares

that rvill be cut into triangles and

then trimndng the block to size at

each stage. Remember to leave

the regular %in (6mm) seam

allorvance nhen 1'ou trim the

linished block, though.

N{Lx and matchNIir andNIix

#Gffiffiffi

1 3 L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 4 1

trK

@ Diagonal Stripes

Cut the followinA

sw! One 9'/ 'x2./nin (24.1 x 6.5cm)

strip; trim both ends at a

4S-degree angle.

! One 3%in (9.5cm) square cut

in half diagonally to gir.e tl.o

trian$les; 1'ou need one of them.

@ O n e 9 % x 2 % i n ( 2 4 . 1 x 6 . 5 c m )

strip; trim both ends at a

-1S-de$,ree angle.


in half diagonall,v to give two

triangles; -vou need one of them.

ConstructionSew one triangle

to an alternate

colored strip.

mnn!

' d rt , - d

t,

Sen the remaining

triangle and strip

together.

Half-square TrianSles. t"" [2i- l

Quick tipTake care not to stretch the

long seam rvhen pressin$.'lb

make the block more

accurate, increase the size

of the triangles bv %in (6mm)

and trim the block to size

u hen complere. remembering

to leave the regular %in (6mm)

seam allorvance.

match

Cut the following

wffiMf@ One piece using template 12a

@ One piece using template 13e

@ One piece using template 12a

@ One piece using template 12b

ConstructionJoin the three l'edges

together, matching

the edges caretulll'.

Serv the curved piece in place

Quick tipSee pa6ie 111 if 1'ou are

unfamiliar rvith serving cun'es

NIi-r and match

E Xq,tisite E tuohawkTfail

Etr@

Cut the following

, , o#)^ f f i

@ One 6%in (L6.2cm) square

@ Trvo 3in (7.6cm) squares.

ConstrrrctionSnorvball, ."" l-t I

NIix and matchi:,,wgFffi pqffiffiw

4 2 B L O C K D I R I ' C T O R Y

CONSTRTTCTION GT'IDELINESrtrtr@

Four-patch

Cut the following

P , @@ Trvo 3%in (8.7cm) squares.

@ ttr,o 3%in (B.7cm) squares.

Construction

IJoin the squares into pairs

of alternatc colors.

I :".::';::"""'"'

U ! : t r

Cut the following

,,,,,'@ @

@ Sixteen 2% xlY"in


@) Eight 2% x 7%in


@ Clne 2%in (6.2cm) square.

ConstructionStripes, r"" F9 INine-patch. ."" Ftl

Quick tipCut trvo long lXin (2.9cm)

wide strips of t'abric A and one

long strip ot' i'abric B. Se$, the

three strips together before

cutting cross\.ise into 2%in

(6.2cm) segments.

match

Cut the follorving-/n r'F\ -A\fI

@ Four 2in (Scm) sqlrares.


@ F'our 2Xin (5.Bcm) squares


eight triangles.

@ I'-our 2%in (5.8cm) squares

cut in half diagonall-_v to give

eight triangles.

ConstrrrctionIlalf-squarc Trianglcs, ."" E7]Four-pzrtch,."" lTl l

NILx and match

F+ | Roman I ts I Squares andSquare Pinwheels

tr@

the center points

caretullv,

and then serv together

NIix and match

wffire%ffi

@ Spinning Tops Variation E nifbon Star @ einwheels

trK

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Seu, llve squares together to

tbrm the horizontal center strip.

Serv the remainin$

squares together

in pairs.

Join the units to iorm thc

top and bottom rol's.

Join the rows to complete

the block.

NIix and match

Cut the following, . d \ ) i R l r a d ( ' l

x f wW I i l " g l -

@ Irour 2in (5cm) squares.

@ Four 2%in (5.Bcm) squares

cut in halt diagonall l ' to give

eight triangles.

@ Six 2%in (S.Bcm) squares

cut in half diagonally to give

tl'elve triangles.

@ 1\'o 2%in (5.8cm) squares

cut in halt diagonallv ro give

ibur triangles.

ConstructinnIlalf-square Trianf,les, ."" E7lFour-patch, r"" I fl

B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 4 3

Cut the following

I I@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.

@ Tn'o 2%in (5.Scm) squares

cut in half diagonally' to give

four triangles.

@ Four 2%in (5.8cm) squares

cut in ha l i c l iegona l lv to g ive

eight triangles.

@ S* 2%in (5.8cm) squares

cut in half dia{,onall1' to give

tlr.elve triangles.

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, r"" E7 IFour-patch,."" E3 |

trK

Cut@

the followinA'wf! fJne lY'in (1.2cm) square.-N

Four 7%in (1.2cm) squares.

I Four 2%in (S..lcm) squares

cut in hali'diagonally to giYe

eight triangles.

! Four 1%in (,1.2cm) squares.

! Four L%in (1.2cm) squares.

! Trvo 3%in (Scm) squares


iour triangles.

ConstructionBird in the Air,

."" FO

W

match Mi-x and matchNILx and}FrurcNrcWffiffi

trK

4 4 B L O C K D I R E C T O R \

Fl Northwind

Cut the following@w,@ Three 2'lin (7.2cm) squares

cut in halt diagonally to give six

triangles; .vou need five of tl-rem.

@ One 1'Ain (12cm) square cut

in hali'diagonall1' to give tr,o

triangles; .vou need one of them.A m r

( q , l n r e e t ^ | f l | t . l c m t s q u n r e s

cut in half diagonall"v to give six

triangles; -vou need five of them.

@ One 4'lin (72cm) square cut

in half diagonall)' to give two

triangles; 1'ou need one oi them.

trK

Constructionp. Join the

lB ' t l t . smal l r r iang le :

-7' --Y ro tornr r* 'o: v ' {I I d iagonal rorvs.

Cut the following

l9l7Hvf I *,*ii



@ Tx,o 2%in (5.Bcm) squares

cut in ha l t e l iagona l lv ro g ive

four triangles.


@ Trvo 2%in (5.8cm) squares

cut in half diagonallv to liveibur triangles.

ConstrrrctionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch, ."" Ei-l

Serv these' together to

create the

middle section.

,\dd a large triangle to either

side to complete the block.

MLx and match MLr and NILx and

pgj X Quartet E xetson'sVictory

UK

Cut the follorvingl r l / R l J r ' lr " x





eight triangles.

@ Four 2%in (5.Bcm) squares

cut in half diagonalll. to give

eight triangles.

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles. r"" E7]Four-patch,."" El I

ffiffiKFG reffi

B L O C K D I I { E C T O R Y 4 5

@ Pinwheel

EK H

K

NILr and match

ffi&

Cut the follorving

ot)

Cut the followingof)

NIix and match

Cut the follou'ingoff)

l ; Trlo 3lin (e.5cm) .o"l:".

cut in half diagonalll' to give

tbur trian!,les.

! lwo 3%in (9.5cm) squares

cr r t i r r hu l i d iegor ra l l v to g ivc

lour triangles.

ConstructionHalt'-square Triangles. t"" E7lFour-patch. ."" EJ-l

I z+ I Hopscotch Eo I Vankee PrzzleVariation Variation

Utr

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Cut

f][ix and matchr* !LG-i PH\f, 33ffi

R-8Xq

@ nignt @ CotoradoTriangles Quilt \:ariation

Htr

Cut the following

l*/ ..v

the follorving@

. ?

NILx and match

4 5 B L O C I ( D I R E C T O R Y

CONSTRT:CTION GTTIDELI\ES

@ One 6%in (17cm) sqlrare cut

in half diagonallY to give t\Yo

trian.gles; 1'ou need onc ot them.

@ ( lne 6%in (17cm) square cut

in half diagonalll 'to give trvo

trianglcsr 1.ou need one of them.

Construction

\ . Ses rhc r r i ang les

f . t ose the r a l on r t h . i r

llGL long sides.

Half-square Tfiangles

the follorving

@

@

Etr@

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Cut

flRQuich tip' lb prevent distortion ot' the

bias edges. cut the squares

Xin (3mm) bigj,er than specified

and leave them whole. Place

the squares right sides togcther,

drarv a pencil line alon.{ the

diagonal, and scrv %in (6mm)

c i t he r s i de o t t he d raun l i ne

(see page 113). Cut a lon$ thc

drarvn line to makc tl.o blocks.

match

#Frj i u

and match IILx and match

EC Broken @ StrooflyDishes

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Cut the

,i$lPfollol'ing

Q One 3l in (9.5cm) sqr. rarc


$r'o triangles.

@ One 3l i r . r (9.5cm) square

c t r t i n ha l i d i agon r r l l v t o g i ve

two triangles.

@ tu 'o 3 l in (9.Scm) squarcs

cu t i n l r a l t ' c l i a r l ona l l v r o g i ve

tour triangles.

ConstrrrctionIlalf-scluare Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch. ."" F3 I

Cut the follorving

@t)A T1 ! \ , | \ \ 'O t t t n I L j cn l I squJ rcs

c r r t i n he l t d i aqona l l v t u q i vc

tbur triangles.

@ I,'our 2'lin (6.2cm) squares.

(1 , l \ \O j ' l . r n l / . J c rn I Sq l r e res

cu t i r r l r r r l l c l i a r . l ona l l v t o g i ve

tbur triangles.

@ Onc 2%in (6.2cm) square.

ConstructionHalf-square 'liianfles. r"" E7l

, f--:-l \ rnc-Parcn, see I i I I

NIix and NIix ts;-+ 4*F=€

trK

@ night and Left

Cut the followingr,€ww! One 1%in (l0.4cm) square cut

into quarters diagonalll' to $ivetour trian$les.

! One 4%in (10.4cm) square

cut into quarters dia$onalll' to

give lbur triangles; 1'ou need

t*'o of them.

Q One,l%in (10.4cm) square

cut into quarters diagonalll'to

give t'our triangles; --vou need

two of them.

! One 4%in (1l.Bcm) square.

mK@

T ] I , O C K D I R E C T O R Y 4 7

Cut the followingi . \ ) * - l B )-| F--'7

I r@-:


@ trvo 2%in (5.Bcm) squares

cut in half diaf,onalll' to give

four triangles.

@ Eight 2in (5cm) squares.

@ Trvo 2%in (S.Bcm) squares


ibur triangles.

ConstmctionHalf-square Triangles. r. . Ei- lFour-patch, ."" flTl

MLx and match

Construction- i ! Join the t r ian$lesh,,4"

f f i* into Pairs'

#f" matching the

f- short edges.

Diamond in the Square, ."" Fe I

NILx and match

@ rne Puzzle Fz I CrockettCabin Quilt

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Cut the following- A ) | t ) - c )

O Eighr 1%in (3.7cm) squares.

@ Four 7'lin (4.7cm) squares


eight triangles.

@ Trvelve 1%in (3.7cm) squares.

@ Four l'Ain (4.7cm) squares


eight triangles.

O Eight 1%in (3.7cm) squares.

ConstmctionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lNine-patch,."" Ft IFour-patch, r"" I 13l

NIix and match

;*Fj+@ffirc rewG

mK

4 8 B L O C K D I R I ' C T O R Y

Fr I Cockscomb

Cut the followingj r , . 1 \ l ( l { ) i ( l l

i,!!!!!llt,i: r

@ f*o 4%in (L0.4cm) squares

cut into quarters diagonalll'to

give eight triangles; ,vou need

six of them.

@ One 2%in (6.Bcm) square

cut into quarters dia$onall1' to


( . y l W o l 7 : l t l l J . / C m , S q u a r c s .

@ One 4%in (L0.1cm) square

cut into quarters diagonall,v to


@ One 2%in (6.Bcm) square cut

into quarters diagonall,v to give

four triangles.

@ One 4%in (10.4cm) square

cut into quarters diagonalll' to

$ive lbur trian$les; ,vou need

trvo of them., A ^( , l w o | . / i l n { J . / c m , s q u a r e s .

Htr

Construction

.,s;KrJoin trvo small

triangles to each

square in the

Cut the following

wfw@ tu'o 3%in (8.7cm) squares.

@ tu.o 2in (5cm) squares.

@ Four 2% x 7%in



@ Four 2'% x L%in


@ Pour l%in (3.1cm) squares

ConstructionSnorvball, r"" [-11Bright Hopes, r"" F9lFour-patch,."" [tJ-]

I'Iir and match

correct color combinations

q.3tF-"Idd three large

triangles on

one side of the

pieced units to

create each quarter of the block.

Four X, ."" E3 I

Mi-r and match

@ tuitler's Fil AroundDaughter the TWist

mtr

Cut the follorving

S".''oA*@ Tu,o 3%in (8.7cm) squares.

@ Sixteen 1%in (3.1cm) squares

C D i g h r 2 x l , t i n(5 x 3.1cm) str ips.

@ Tu,o 2in (5cm) squares.

ConstrrrctionSnou,ball, ."" fl-lNine-patch, ."" F1 IFour-patch, r"" f13-l

Mix and match

@$Fffi %8Fffiffi

B L O C K D I R E C T O R \ ' 4 9

Eo I tndian Hatchet

Cut the followingoff)

| |o t l r J7 : x l f ln

i1-l t 3.7"-1 .t. ip..1 1 f O u r . r , / : l h t / . / C m ) S q U a r e s

eu t i n ha l t c l i r gona l l v r o q i ve

eight triangles.

ConstmctionN{arh the midpoint

of one strip and the

long sides of tl'o

trian$,les rvith a small crease

Seu, a trian€,le to each side

of the strip, matching up the

crease marks, and then trim

the strip level l.ith the sides

of the triangles.

FlagstoneuK E

K

follor.ing

.:.o .i,.P

KKRepear this frueess to meke

three more units.

Four-patch,."" EJI

NILr and match

Fl Double @ oetaware'sQuartet

trtr@

Cut the follorving- . \ ) ( B ) i c )I I

@ Four 2in (Scm) squares.



cut in h r l i d ia {one l lv to q ive

eight trianglcs.


cut in half diagonalll' to $i\'eeight triangles.

ConstrrrctionHalf-sqrrere Triengles. r.* E7-l

Four-patch. r"" EJI

NIix and match

Cut the

af@ trvo 3%in (8.7cm) squares.

@ E i g h r l Z i n t J . 7 c m ) s q u i l r e s

O lt ighr 1%in (3.7cm) squares

@ Ten 1%in (3.7cm) squares.

ConstructionSnolball, ."" f1lNine-patch. r"" Fl IFour-patch,."" ffl

NILr and match

tuffircffircffi

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CONSTRT CTION G[qDF]I,I){F]S

E e.ight Hopes

-E5 0 B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y

@ One 1'l x 2'lin

(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip

@ One 4V x2'/zin

(11.2 x 6.2cm) str ip

@ O n e 4 % x 2 % i n

(11.2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip

@ One 4'l x 2%in

(11.2 x 6.2cm) str ip

ConstructionIligning one end

of a strip with the

edge of the square,

Repeat this

process to add

the third strip.

Add the final strip

in the same \\,al',

then serv the

Cut the followin$ B,| Place the next strip

PnWPP*.il,\." ffi:'i:::i;'@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square. strip. Sel' in place.

remaining edges of the first

and iinal strips to!,ether.

MLx and match

Cut the followingef


cut in halt' diagonall-v to give

t\vo triangles.

@ Trvo 1% x 7'lin

(11 .8 x 4 .7cm) s t r ips .


cut in half diafonalll'to {,ivetrvo triangles.

@ One 1% x I'/"in

(11.8 x . l .7cm) str ip.

ConstmctionStripes, ."" F9lDiamond in the Square, see

NIix and matchNILx and matchw

E

[To-l Eree Tlade El Cracker

trK

Cut the following

ft@ Six zin (5cm) squares

@ Five 2Xin (5.8cm) squares

cut in half diagonall;- to !,iveten triangles.

@ I,'ive 2%in (5.Scm) squares

cut in half diagonall-v to give

ten triangles.

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, r"" E7l

Four-patch,."" EJI

se\\' together and press llat @ffirc ffihp.'. ro

mKtr

El Lucky Clover

Cut the follou'ing

o @ffffi'l ; Six 1%in (3.7cm) squares.^ , r .

r y D rx | , / _ rn ( . 1 . / cm ) squa res .

. Fou r 2 t / . x l t l i n ( 7 .2 x . 1 . 7cm)

strips; trim one end at a

15-degree angle.

Q l 'our 21/s x 1%in (7.2 x 3.7cm)


.15-degree angle.

D Eighr 2 ' l x 7 ' l in (7.2 x 3.7cm)


-1S-degree angle.

Constr-uction

UK


Cut the following@ff)

@ Three 2%in (6.2cm) squares.

@ Three 2;lin (7.2cn) squares

cut in ha l t d iagona l lv to q ivc

six trian$les.

@ Three 2tAin (7 .2am) squares


six trianSles.

ConstrrrctionIlall'-square Triangles, ."" E7lNine-patch. ."" F1

-l

il - Ses'pairs of NlLr and rnatch Mix and match NIix and match

W.::#;*j;rl1i"ffi}F rcffiKffilffi &

@ whirling E+l Jacks on SixBlade

UK

Cut the following:Jl tog . , -

@ Trvo ,l%in (10.;lcm) squares

cut into quarters dia$onallv to

give eight triangles.

@ Tl 'o 4%in (10. '1cm) squares

cut into quarters diagonallv to

{,ive eight trianglcs.

ConstructionFour X, r"" E3 I

T--rlour-patch, see I rJ I

K{r:i .lii

%n#

Do no t se r v i n t o t he sean t

allol.ances at the inner angles.

Inset the small

squares to complete

each quarter of

the block.

Four-patch,."" flTl

Quicli tipLa1'out the pieces before

ses' ing in order to ensure

correct pizrcement. Steam can

help it this block does not la1'

ilat at first.


CONSTRT-CTION (}T-IDELINESl---l-l--l ^ r

| 4s I spoor

mtr tr

tr@

Cut the followingI A t . : : , . . . t h )

- -..t..:YI


@ tno 7'/t x 2%in

(17.9 x 6.2cm) str ips;

trim each end at a,l5-degree angle.

@ T" 'o 7%x2%in

(17.9 x 6.2cm) str ips;

trim each end at a

45-degree angle.

ConstructionServ trvcr

matching

colored angled

pieces to

opposite sides

of the square. Do not selv into

the seam allon'ances.

Add the alternate colored

sections to the remaining sides

of the square. Do not serv

throu$h the seam allorvances

and pivot at the corner points

(see page 111).

Mix and rnatch

kwmatch

ffi

@ entique fd Barbarafile Frietschie

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the following

fw@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.

@ Four 1%in (3.7cm) squares.

@ l'our 2'l x l%in


@ Four 2% x L' l in



@ Four 2% x l%in


ConstmctionStripes, ."" F9lFour-patch, r"" F3'lNine-patch, r"" F1 I

match MLx and

ffi

Cut the following...1n ,..,/F\ ... 6\wff .,,,.,.G)

I E r y@ Four 2%in (S.Bcm) squares

cut in half diagonall,v to give

eight triangles.

@ Six 2%in (5.8cm) squares cur

in half diagonalll' to give tr.velve

triangles.

@ Tr.vo 2%in (S.Bcm) squares


four triangles.

@ Trvo 2%in (S.Bcm) squares


four triangles.

@ TVo 2%in (5.8cm) squares cut

in half diagonally to give ibur

triangles.

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, r"" E7]Four-patch,."" Ei-l

F

@ffi

@ Pight-pointed Star

B L o C K D I R E C T O I { Y 5 3

Cut the follorving' f f, ^ / T

t y l e n l ' _ l n r . r . / c m ) s q r r : r r e s .

@ Ten I l in {J .7cm } rquarcs .

@ Trvo 2%in (5.8cm) squarcs

cut in half diagonallv to givc

ibur triangles.

@ One, l%in (10 .4cm) squarc

cut into qlrarters diagonalll'to

Sive ibur triangles.

ConstrrrctionFour-patch, ."" EJ]Nloszric, ."" F+Zl

mntr

HK

Cut the follorving

17 ' ' . \?f . ' , ,

$ Four Z'/nin (5.6cm) squares.

! One 3%in (9.3cm) square cut

into quarters diaSonally to give

tbur triangles.

O Eight pieces using

template .18a.

Constrrrction1", Join the diamondf ,

shepes i n t o pn i r s ,\

mak ing su re vo t t

do not seu. through the sean-r

zrllorvances at ezrch end.

-l: lnsert the souares atI :-

" . . . -' t h c d i amonds mce t ,

serving from the inner angle of

the diamonds out toward the

edges of the squares each time.

Repeat to add the triangles, first

sewing the diamonds together

and thcn inserting the triangles.

IIix and match

Eq I noad to lso I Grandmother'sOklahoma Cross

mK

Cut the following

MPM9XK I W'9:

(Ly f our l rn ( l \ cm I squ : r rcs ,


@ Trvo 2%in (5.Scm) squares

cut in half diaS,onall1' to Sivelbur triangles.


@ Trr.o 2Xin (5.8cm) squarcs

cut in ha l t ' c l i rgon: r l l v to g ive

tbur triangles.

ConstructionHali-squarc Trianfles. t .* | 27l

Four-patch,."" l]J-l

NILx and match N'Iix and match

ffiffipffi


CONSTRUCTION GTIIDELINES

E Xine-patch

Cut the following

Effi@ nive 2%in (6.2cm) squares.


ConstructionLa1' out the

nlne squares

in the correct

order. Starting

Gm ar rnc r ,D rerrreIffi ano \\'ortlng

dorvnrvard, chain piece

pairs of squares together

without cutting the thread

(see page 110).

Fl Counterpane @ VirginiaWorm Fencetr

tr@

Utr@

trtr@

KffiwKthree rol,s of three squares

Join the rolvs.

Add another

square [o

each pair in

the same

rva.v so that

vou have

Cut the followingd \ t / l l l

s&e{ .f f i i . . ; : '

@ Four 1%in (3.7cm) squares,

@ One L'lin (II.2cm) square.

@ Four 1'/: x |1/zin

(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

ConstructionNine-patch, r"" Fll

Cut the followingi \ ) w ( R )

Iltt-@ Nine 2' l x L%in


@ Nine 2% x l%in


ConstmctionStripes, r"" F9 INine-patch, ."" Ft'l

Quick tipSew long 1%in (3.7cm) wide

strips of alternate colored

fabrics together betbre

cutting crossrvise into

2%in (6.2cm) segments.rcm

N{ix and

3Fmatch

#MLx and

trtumatch match

mn7

I s+ I Sunrise Sunset

Cut the following

W;*MfQ One piece usinS template 54a.

@ One piece using template 54b.

@ One piece using template 54c.

@ One piece using template 54d.

Construction

i S ta r t s i t h t he qua r t e r

c i rc le sect ion and at ld

the first ring. Xlark

the center of the adioining

edges lvith a small crease and

pin together at this pcint. Pin

the rest of the curved edges

together and then sel. the seam,

easing the curve into place.

EK


Cut the following

]:I::OWW@ One 4%in (10.4cm) square cut

into quarters diagonalll' to give

lbur triangles.

@ One 4%in (1,O.4cm) square cut

into quarters diagonally to give

four trianf,les.

@ Four 2%in (S.Bcm) squares


eight triangles.


cut in half diagonalll- to give

eight triangles.

ConstructionIlalf-square Triangles, r"" E7l_trour ]|, see I bJ I

Four-patch,."" E3 I

Repeat to add

the next ring.

There is no

need to snip

the curved seam allorvances.

Add the f inal curved piece in

the same rvay.

Quick tipAdd an extra%in (6mm) seam

allowance to the outer straight

edges of piece 54d and trim to

ijt rvhen sewn in place.

Esl trccentric lso I Caroline'sStar Choice

trK

Cut the following

M*f@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.

@ Four 2'Ain (7 .2cm) squares


eight triangles.

@ Four 27,Ain (7.2cm) squares


eight triangles

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7]Nine-patch, ."" [-tfl

MLr and matchmatchruNIix and MLx and match

ffiffiffiffi


mK

E Cnps and Saucers

Cut

Mthe following

@fi,'Mf G)@ Four 2'l x |'/:in

(6 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

@ Tr.o 2'lin (7.2cm) squares


four triangles.

@ Four 2% x |'lin


@ Four l ' l in (3.7cm) squares.

@ One 2t/"in (7.2cm) square cut

in half diagonall,v to give trvo

triangles; 1'ou need one of them., A F

(9 ) l ' our I / : l t l ( J . /cm) Sqt la res .

@ One 2'Ain (7.2cm) square cut

in half diagonalll'to give tu.o

triangles; ;-ou need one oi them.

@ Four l%in (3.7cm) squares.

@ One 2lAin (7 .2cm) square cut

in half diagonally' to give tr.o

st{,e** ,

h,l* mnn

a*

*

triangles; ;-ou need one of them

t f ou r I 7_ rn { . 1 . / cm I squa res .

@ One 2'/"in (7.2cm) square cut

in half diagonally to give tl'o

triangles; "vou

need one of them


ConstructionIlalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lFast Geese, . " " E3+lNine-patch,."" Ft I

lli-r and match NIix and match

I ss I Indiana F-l CarriePuzzle

Htr@

Cut the follon'ingrdl totw

@ tlvo pieces using template 58a

@ tlr'o pieces using template 5flb

@ Trvo pieces usin!, template 58a

@ Tt'o pieces using template 58b

ConstructionDrunkard's Path, see [12]lFour-patch,."" ff-l

Nation Quilt

Cut the follorving

offfipO Eight 1%in (3.1cm) squares.

@ oignt 1%in (3.1cm) squares.


@ Four 2in (5cm) squares., A , i

(9) r our l rn ( i \cm I squeres.

ConstructionFour-patch, ."" FJ-l

Mi-r and match

ffiffi&ffiffiffiffi

Eo I Hourglass I

NILx and match MLr and match


Cut the followingrTt ..r'il .'*"1r-)

I H q i r *[ , l ' rve . ' / , tn I I .Zcm ] squares


ten t r i ang les : r ' ou need n i ne

of them.A ^ r( ! , r nree z / . tn I t . tcm, squares


six triangles.

@ Tr,vo 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares


lbur trian!,les; 1'ou need three

of them.

ConstructionHalf-sqr-rare Triangles, ."" E7lNine-patch, r"" Ft l

MLx and match

HK tr

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Cut the

ft,ofollowing

@ ' w f! One 2'/,in (6.2crn) square.


cut in half diagonalh: to give

trr,o trianla]es.



trvo trian$les.

Q One 2%in (7.2cm) square

cut in half dia$onalll'to f,ivet\\'o triangles.



trvo triangles.

@ One 1'lin (I2cm') square cut

in half diagonall,v to give trvo

triangles; 1'ou need one of them.


in half diagonalll' to give tx,o


Construction

\ Join the square

I a n d s m a l l

! t nang les l n t o

\ units of three,

then serv together to create

the cen te r d i agona l sec t i on .

Add the trvo large triangles

to either side.

El Four X El spiderQuilt

trK

Cut the following

I ' i i r YI ; . . t : .

@ One 2'/.in (6.2cm) square.

@ tr.o 3%in (8cm) squares cut

into quarters diagonall-v to give

eight triangles., ^ ^(J) r\ \ 'o z,/ ' tn I t .zcm, squares

cut in halt diagonall;- to give

four triangles.

@ 1\o 3%in (Scm) squares cut


eight triangles.

@ Trvo 2'Ain (7 .2cm) squares

cut in half diagonall.v to give

for"rr triangles.

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7]Four X, ."" F3 INine-patch,."" Fl I

, '**.,:..:.*!ti',** i**'' *

id* .d> .d*

;,;at" sr' i*l {L ** a* *d*

fri.*&,.'i*S.,,.!t4i il** rt

.** ..{{.: nqisp:4$ e* .

{ ' r { E r * + + 44 . - * - * . r d l

t : : * s # F + . { F *l}-:P t a) sl -i +D

Af t: {- ++ .F ax rl$ * + j D s + t ' ; a e t !

. ^ a , . - - . -

a * { ' -

d l _

{ 3 * . _ *

&tffiereffi&ffiffi


CONSTRUCTIOT_ GUIDELINES

| 63 l l 'our )(

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Cut

t l :: i l i l lr l l l :

the following

Cut the followingd A ) r d B ) d ( l )

lS rH@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.A ^

! y une t^ ln I t . zc rn , square

cut in halt diagonall l ' ro give

two triangles.

@ lko 2%in (6.2cm) squares.



two triangles.

@ Four 2%ir (6.2cm) squares.

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, r"" I 27lNine-patch, r"" Fl l

Cut the following- 'n......./ 'D'\ /6\El::'::::Y t:;I i l l l l 1 , , , , ' i

@ 1\vo 2%in (6.2cm) squares., ^ ? T( (y IWO Z,/ \ tn I LZCf l ) Squares

cut in half diafonalll 'to give

four triangles./ ^ ^ .!y )rx l 7:rn (J. /cf i ) squares.

@ Tno 2'lin (7.Zcm) squares

cut in half diagonallv ro give

four triangles.

@ Six t 'Zin (3.7cm) squares.

ConstructionFour-patch,."" F5-lHal1'-square Triangles, ."" E7lNine-patch, ."" F1 I

Repeat to make

a second pair

of triangles.

Join the t\vo sections togetheq

making sure the center points

are sharp.

Quick tipFor more accurate piecin$ lvhen

sewing triangles, see page 113.

@ Uourglass II Eil HomeQueen

trK

trK

Q y u n e / ) r n I I / . v c m ) s q u a r e

cut into quarters dia$onall,v to

Sive four triangles; you need

tr,r,o of them.

@ One 7%in ( l7.9cm) square

cut into quarters diagonally to

give four triangles; you need

two of them.

Construction

! " Ses 'a pa i r o f

f alternate colored

/ tr ianp,les together

along their short sides. MLx and match MLx and match Mix and match.cw# +ffir& ffiffi

lZo I Double Monkey Wrench E7l Eccentric rcs I Oouble XStar Variation

EK

EK

Cut the follorvingedD- n

! Tu,o 2'/,in (7.2cm) squares

cut in half diagonall1. to give

tour triangles.

! One 2%in (6.2crn') square.

! F o u r 2 V x | ' l i n


@ Trvo 2'lin (7 .2cm') squares

uut in hal i cl ia!,onal lv to give

t'our triangles.

@ Four 2'l x 7%in


ConstrrrctionHalf-square Triangles, see

Stripes, ."" F9 INine-patch, ."" Ft I

NILx and match

Cut the following

ffw @@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.

@ 1\o 2-l in 17.2cm) squares


tbur triangles.

@ Trvo 21/oit (7.2cm) squares


four trianples.

@ Four 21Ain (7.2cm) squares

cut in half dia$,onall-v to give

eight triangles.

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles. ."" I 27]

Nine-patch,."" Ft I

Mix and match


Cut the following

c. ,@fM@ Three 21Ain (7.2cm) squares


six triangles.

@ Three 2'lin (7.2cm) squares

cut in ha l f d iagona l lv to g ive

six trian6iles.

@ Two 2',4in (7.2cm) squares


tbur trianSles; you need three

of them.

@ Three 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares


four triangles; you need three

of them.

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7]Nine-patch,."" Ft I

Mix and

trK

t;-lL-:J-J

match

ffi&F4ffiffiWrc

5 O B L O C ] K D I R i . , C ] T O R \ -

@ Kaleidoscope

mn

Cut the follorving

I

@ Four pieces using template 6t)zr.

@ liour pieces using template 69a.

@ Tr,o 2%1n (6.5cm) squarescut in hali diagonalll ' to give

four triangles.

Constrrrctionq r a ' F ( ' l \ T i d L r

."" FEJIFold the center

unit in hzrli along

both diagonals ancl marh the

edges ri'ith a small crezrse. Fo1c1

each triangle in half and r-r-rark

the uenter o l thc lun{, et lqes

rvith a small crcase. Seq' .

trianglc to cach corner ot the

block, aligning the creases.

match lli-r and match

I zo I Impro\red Ff NewFour-patch Album

EEK

Cut the followingofwwQ Four 1%in (3.7crn) squarcs.

@ Four 1%in (3.7cm) sqlrarcs.A m

!L_) l \ \ ' o j . l r ' l l { } . .1 ! .m l sq t t i l fes .

@ 1n'o 3l in (c).Scm) squares

c t r t in l r r r l t c l iagur re l l v to q , i re

tour triangles.

ConstructionFour-patch.."" [ tJlDiamonci in the Square, r"" F6l

Cut the follorving

d o @. i i ,

@ One 3ir.r (7.6cm) scluarc.

@ l'-our .l x l Zin

(10 .2 x . l .2cm) s t r ips .

@ Four lZin (- l .2cm) squares.

@'lo'n 2Xin (6.5cm) squares


t'our triangles.

ConstructionDiamoncl in the Square. r"" F6 INir.re-patcl.r, ."" I sil

}6reWKffi

3l Arrowhead

mK E

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Cut the followingd . \ ) - B )!&hJ Eg m r

O Eighr 2in (5cm) squares.



eight triangles.



eight rriangles.

ConstructionIlalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch, ."" F3l

Cut the following

T T I

! Four 4 x l%in (10 x 3.7cm)

strips; trim one end at a-1S-degree angle, matching the

direction of the angles to the

tinished block.

) l \ \ ' o I / : l l - l ( J . /C lT l ) Squares .


cut into quarters diagonalll';

1'ou need tlvo of them.

@ Four I x L%in (10 x 3.7cm)

strips; trim one end at a.15-degree angle, matching

the direction of the angles

ro rhe finished block.

@ 1\"o 1%in (3.7cm) squares.


cut into quarters diagonall-v;

vou need trvo of them.

Construction

N{Lx and match and match

E tUonastery @ wndmillWindows

EK

Cut the following- , \ l - H l w r ( ' lx fw

@ f*'o 2%in (6.5cm) squares.

@ Four l'%in (4.2cm) squares.


cut in half diagonall"v to give

eiSht triangles.

@ Trvo 3%in (B.7cm) squares.

ConstmctionDiamond in the Square,."" F6lSnowball, ."" l-1 IFour-patch,."" F3l

l t Join rhe srr ips

W^ in pairs to create- -

a n o t l l t a t t n e

K andledends.

Serv the four-patch

unit (see block 13).

Join a pair of

strips to opposite

sides of the

four-patch unit.

lQf Join a trianAle to

. I u P P U s ' r !1 . 5l, ! the remaininF

'lh. pairs ofstrips

Serv the three sections together.

XIi-r and match

GffiffiTW&ffi sffi

EK

@ lutchman's Puzzle

Construction

^ar^& l"ol'n"^ lonA sic les

^&" of t*r,

UK

^-.&"G" roqether.

Cut the followingow,......ePre

6 2 I ] L O C K D I R E C T O R Y

CONSTRT]CTION GUIDELINES

@ Oiglt 2Xin (S.Bcm) squares

cut in half diaponally to give

sixteen triangles.

@ One ,l%in (10.4cm) square

cut into quarters diagonall-v to


trvo of them.


cut into quarters diaponally to

give four triangles; ,vou need

trvo of them.

@ One 4%in (10. '1cm) square


$ive four triangles; .vou need

trvo of them.

@ One 4%in (l0.4cm) square

cut into quarters diaSonally to

give tbur triangles; you need

trvo of thern.

small triangles to the two short

sides of each larpe triangle.

checkinf the color placement

Join the

pieced

squares

into pairs, rotating them to

form the pattern.

Join the two ro\\'s to complete

the block.

@ ntockade F7l CalicoPruzzle

EK

Cut the followingwO,,r:.(D *::{'e)-. n :- jtgrc -: .:.!e#ffi ,' .:3i€

O Six 2%in (5.Scm) squares


trvelve triangles.

@ nive 2%in (5.Scm) squares

cut in half diagonall"v to Siveten triangles.

@ One 2%in (S.Bcm) square


two triangles.

@ One 'l%in (10.4cm) square

cut into quarters diagonalll'

to give lbur trian$les.

ConstructionDutchman's Pttzzle, t"" FilHalf-square Triangles. r. . [27-lFour-patch.."" E3' l

MLx and matchMLx and

ffi

Cut the followingan .fil;"(-- - f f i


@ tho 2',1'in (7.2cm) squares


four triang,les.

@ Trvo 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares

cut in half diaSonally to Sivelbur triangles.


ConstructionHalf'-square Triangles, ."" E7l

, f-;:-1\rne-patcn, see L! ! l

match match

ffiEEbffi

BI ,OCK I ) IR I 'CTC- }RY 63

@ Flying Squares Variation @ tur Roosevelt's Necktie

BK

mtrtr

Cut the followin$

,rgff @ @wwffif! One 1%in (4.2cm) square. Constmction

Cut the follorving'HJ E6pS9-:ii"; m s',i:

O Eight 2in (5cm) squares.


cur in ha l i e l iagona lh ' to g ivc

two triangles.

@ 1wo 2in (5cm) squares.

@ Trvo 2%in (5.flcm) squares

cut in ha l t d iugona l lv ro g ive

four triangles; 1'ou need three

of them.

@ Trvo 2in (5cm) squares.

@ Trr.o 2Xin (5.8cm) squares

cut in half diagonalll'to give

tbur trian[les; 1'ou need three

of them.

ConstrrrctionIIalf-square Triangles, see

Four-patch, ."" E5l

t-;;t| . t I

@ Tlvo 17iin (.l.2cm) squares.

@ Tu.o 1%in (.l.2cm) squares.

@ One 2'l x 1%in

(7.2 x 4.2cm) str ip.

@ One 2t/s x I%in

(7.2 x i \ .2cm) str ip.

@ One 2% x 7%in

(7.2 x , l .2cm) str ip.

@ One 2'/o x I%in

(7.2 x .1.2cm) str ip.

@ Tno l%x l%in

(10.2 x , l .2cm) str ips.

@ Trvo 1'A x 1%in

(10.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.

Serv a square to the end

of each short strip in the

correct color combinations

Join pairs of pieced units ancl

long strips to$ether.

Bright Hopes, ,"" F9 I

match

. |ryKK

NILx and matchNlix

ffi@

6 4 t s L O C K D I R E C T O R Y

Bn

@ Diagonal Stripe

the following, @

@ One 3%in (B.3cm) square cut in

half diagonally to give two trian$es

@ One piece using template 80a.

@ Trvo 67/s x I%in (17 x 3.7cm)

strips; trim both ends at a

45-degree angle.

ConstructionJoin each strip to a

triangle, matchin$

the center points.

Join the triangle

sections to opposite sides of the

template piece, matching the

center points.

EK

followinAof#w

Cut

#

MLx and match

Fr I Steps to @ sqnaresthe Ntar and stripe

trtr@

Cut the following

r c @ o @I

@ Six 1%in (3.7cm) squares.



trvo tri:rngles.

@ Six 1%in (3.7cm) squares.

@ Tlrree 2'/"in (7 .2cm) sqlrares

cut in half diagonalll'to Sivesix triangles.

@ 1\o 2t/,in (7.2cm) squares


tbur trianSles.

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" F7lFour-patch, r"" FJ-l

' T-::--Nrne-patcn, see Ljl l

NIix and

ffimatch

$F

Cut the

f @@ One 2in (Scm) square


@ One 2in (5cm) square.

@ O n e 2 i n ( 5 c m ) s q u a r e .

@ One 2 in { .Scm ) squ i l re .

@ One 61/ x 3'lin

(16.2 x 8.7cm) str ip.

ConstrrrctionFour-patch, ."" E3 I

and match

wsffi


Etr

lTr I Bonnie Scotsman

Cut the following- : : : : : : . 1 : V -

E::ititii::::: I


$ One 3%in (B.7cm) square

@ Ttvo 3'/z x 2in

(8.7 x 5cm) str ips.A ^, (, r\\ 'o f, x zln

(12..1 x Scm) str ips.

.Ioin a small square to one of

the short strips.

Repeat this process \vith one

of the longer strips.

trK

squarc) to the lar$e square

Join the

remaining short

strip (rvithout a

Add the matching

short strip \\.ith

lts square.

Add the

Cut the following

fw@ One 6V x 2tAin

(16.2 x 7.2cm) str ip.

@ One 6% x I%in

(16.2 x ,1.2cm) str ip.

@ Two 6'l x l%in

(L6.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.

ConstructionStripes, ."" F9l

MLr and match

remaining pieces in the same

rval' to complete the block.

lT+ I Double lTFl UnevenHourglass Stripes

Etr@

Cut the following- A ) i l i ) - c )

- . . . : '

@ Four 2'lin (6.2cm) squares.

@ One 2'lin (6.2cm) square., A / T(b l lwo z / , tn I Lzcm) squares


ibur trianf,les.

@ Trv<-r 2%in (7 .2cm) squares


four triangles.

ConstructionI{alf-square Triangles, ."" E7lNine-patch, ."" Fl I

Construction

NIi-r and match Mix and match

ffiFFWru

6 6 B I , O C K D I R E C T O R Y

E Hourglass III @ SnooflyVariation

CONSTRUCTION GLTIDDLINES

@ Oiamond in the Square

E EK

HK

Cut the following

f#P@ One 4%in (11.Scm) square

@ trvo 3%in (9.5cm) squares


four triangles.

Construction

re, N,Iark the middle

#*'' :l^"11:11""w - t ? : . r r . . . l r o r . r . i t h,* . : .a small crease.

Do the same on the long side

of each triang,le. Lav a triangle

onto one side of the square

rvith creases matchin6i and

right sides together. Seu'

and then press open.

side of the square.

Add the last tlvo triangles to

complete the block.

Cut the following

Sfff@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.

((y f wo Z'/ .rn I l .Zcm ) squares

cut in half diagonall l ' ro give

lbur triangles.

@ One 3%in (Scm) square cut


four triangles.

@ T w o 4 % x l l i n

(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

@ ftvo 6'l x l%rn

(76.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.

ConstrrrctionDiamond in the Square,."" F6lCourthouse Steps, see E95l

MLx and rnatch

Cut the following@f

@ One 1%in (.l.2cm) square.

@ Tr.vo 3%in (Bcm) squares


four triangles.

@ Four 27A x l%in


@ ttvo 3%in (Bcm) squares


four triangles.

ConstructionHali'-square Triangles, ."" lT7lNine-patch, r"" Fl l

Mix and match

Repeat this

process to add

another triangle

on the opposite

Mi-x and

ffi"ilbH

matchffiwffi re@l@ffi#w

uK

Eq I Greek Cross

Cut the following-*rat (g). t : v, " ,d ;

]) Tu'o S%in (ticm) squares

cut in hali diagonall-v to give

iour triangles.

! Four I% x I'lin

( -1 .2 x 3 .1cm) s t r ips .

! Two 3%in (Scm) squares

cut in ha l t d iugona lh ' to g i i ' e

t'our triangles.

! Four 2% x 7%in

(.5.4 x 4.2cm) str ips.

! One l%in (1.2cm) squarc.

mnn

ConstrrrctionServ a small strip to the

end o f each l ong s t r r p .

Fr*

..:],:i::.i:d IIalt-square Triangles.

# " 'Ei l-'r't\JJ-.

Nine-patch, r"" Fl -l

NIix and rnatch NILx and match

ffiffiE

B I , O C K D I R E C T O R Y 6 7

Fo I Grandma's I qt I SteeplechaseFavorite

nn

Cut the follorving

'gf@ Trvo 5'A x l"lln

(13.1 x .1.2cm) str ips.


@ One l%in (1.2cm) square.

@ One piecc using template 90b

@ One piece using ternplate 90c.

ConstrrrctionDrunkard's Path, see [221Four-patch,."" EJI

+ l '. j .

Cut the following

"f@ Four pieces using template 91a.

@ Trvo pieces using template 91b.

@ Four pieces using template 91a.

@ Tu,o pieces using template 91b.

ConstructionDrunkard's Path, see F22lFour-patch. ."" EI

ffi3FNIix and match


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@ Diagonal Four-patch Chain F+ I Roman E ohio StarStripe

EK

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Cut the follorving

*7 &!$7r;/n:sxlt I@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square

cut in hali'diagonallv to Sivetrvo trian{,les.



trvo trianSles.

@ I"our 2in (5cm) squares.


ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch,."" flT]

El sickle

Cut the following

MsPffMr:::::o@ Five 2'l x l'Ain


@ Five 2% x l%in


@ Five 2% x |'/tin


@ Four 21/t x |'/sin


@ F o u r 2 % x ! % i n


@ Four 2'/: x |'/sin


ConstrrrctionStripes, r"" F9-lNine-patch, ."" F1 I

Cut the followingi A ) . { B )r{r!ffiI :t:::3:,::


@ One 4%in (IO.4cm) square

cut into quarters diagonally'to

give fbur trianSles.

@ Ttvo 2%in (5.8cm) squares


four triangles.

@ Four 2%in (5.Scm) squarcs


eight triangles.


ConstructionDiamoncl in the Square, ."" F6lDutchman's Ptzz\e,."" FFINine-patch, ."" F1l

the following

&.'@fand match NIi-r and

ffi

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Cut

MMtx match NILx and matchand

mw&ffi wffiGffiffitu

TI7

To-l Classic Curves

Cut the following* 1 /A *...G -^ O+ * l! One piece using template 96a.

! One piece using template 96b.

Q One piece using template 96b.

ii) One piece usin!, template 96b.

t,) One piece using template 96c.

ConstrrrctionJoin the template

9(;b sections

together.

mtr

B I - O C K D I R E C T O R \ - 6 9

Cut the follorving- \ J - d R )

E S WI ts?'

@ Sixteen 7'lin (2.9cm) squares

O Eight 2' lx7%in



@ Tt'entv TtAin (2.9cm) squares

@ Four 2% x l%in


ConstructionStripes, r"" F9lNine-patch. r"" F1 I

llix and,:F jj_EJ#

match

@ Anvil @ nuldingBlocks

mtr@

Cut the following

@M) cf@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square


tu.o trian$les.



two triangles.

@ 1\o 2in (5cm) squares.A M

[ , r \ \ ' o z r n ( r c m ) s q u a r e s .

@ Trvo 2%in (5.Bcm) sqlrares

cut in half diaSonally to give

four triangles.

@ Tl.o 2%in (5.Scm) squares


four triangles.

ConstructionIIalf-square Triangles, ."" E7]Four-patch.."" [].Jl

NILx and match NILx and

L)runkard's Path, sec [221

ryeru GG$S

CONSTRTICTIO\ GT]IDELINES

Fq I Stripes

Hre


Cut

wthe following

@ T*'o 6'l x 2in

(76.2 x 5cm) str ips.

@ Trvo 6'l x 2in


Constructionng La1' the first tl.o stripsmm right sides together and

XIX serv along one long edge

Open out and press.

Place the third strip

on top of the second,

right sides together

and q.ith outer edges even.

Serv and then press open.

Repeat to add the linal strip.

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Quick tipIf 1'ou are making several

blocks, cut longer strips, serv

them to5iether along their entire

length, and then cut into 6%in

(16.2cm) sect ions.

N{Lr and match

Cut the following

oM)ffi

@ One 6% x 2%in

(16 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .

@ FiYe 21/: x 7%in

(6.2 x i l .2cm) str ips.

@ Five 2'l x 1.%in


ConstructionStripes, ."" F9l

l'Iix and match

[ioo] Sashed Eoll LongF our-patch Checks

trtr@

Cut the following

f @*'}@ Four 1% x 1,%in

(11.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.

@ ttvo 2%in (6.2cm) squarcsA ^

t r - r , t \ \ ' o l /_ ln (J . /cm)squt l res

@ trlo 2%in (6.2cm) squares

@'lho 1%in (3.7cm) squares

ConstructionFour-patch, ."" E3lNine-patch, ."" fSt-l

matchN{Lx and

ffircTF Gl@iPFffi

B L O C K I ) I R E C T O R Y 7 1

If

@ White House Steps

Cut the following

t r " t()ne z'lin (6.2cm) square.

One 3% x 1%in

i9 .5 x 2 .9cm) s t r ip .

, . Tr,o'1% x 1%in

r11 .2 x 2 .9cm) s t r ips .

, One 5% x 1%in

r 12 .9 x 2 .9cm) s t r ip .' One 2% x ll'in

L( r .2 x 2 .9cm) s t r ip .

l \ \ ' O . J / l X l T r l l l

, 7.7 "

2.9"- ; . t . lpr .-

One 3% x 1%in

t9 .5 x 2 .9cm) s t r i p .

( l h € J % X l n l f l

, tZ.q "

2.9cm) str ip.'

Trlo 5% x 1%in

t 1:1.5 x 2.9cm) str ips.

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ffitrtr

@ fnree-patch Fo+l Box inQuilt a Box

@ One 6% x 1,Y"in

(76.2 x 2.9cm) str ip.

ConstrrrctionLog Cabin, r"" E59l

Mix and rnatch

Cut the follorvingO , . @ , ' O @

' " ' l




cur in ha l f d iagona l lv to { i vceight triangles.

@ Otl" 4%in (10.4cm) square


give lbur triangles.

ConstructionDutchman's Przzle,."" FFIFour-patch, r"" E5-lNine-patch, ."" Fl I

NILx and match

Cut the following

;r] lP..@f(A) f \ \ ' o 5Z X I l l : l l 1 S t r lpS

(13.1 x 3.7cm); tr im both ends

at a ,lS-degree anf,le.

@ Trvo 7% x l'lin (17.9 x 3.7cm)

strips; trim both ends at a,l5-degree angle.

@ Trvo 5'A x 7%ln (13.1 x 3.7cm)

strips; trim both ends at a,l5-depree angle.

@ trvo 7% x 7'lin (17.9 x 3.7cm)


45-degree anfle.


ConstructionStripes, ."" F9 ISpool, see | 4il

Mix and match

ffircffiGrcrc@ffiro

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7 2 B L O C I ( D I R E C T O R Y

@ Flying x

Cut the followingt,,,,,,,t @ @W*ffW

@ One 2%in (6.2cm square.

@ One 3%in (Bcm) square cut

into quarters diagonalll'to give

t'our triangles.


@ One 3%in (8cm) square


$ive four triangles; 1'ou need

two of them.


@ Clne 3%in (Scm) square


giYe four triangles; 1'ou need

trvo of them.

@ One 2%in(6.2cm) square.


cut into quarters diagonalll- to

give four triangles; 1'ou need

trvo of them.

@ One 3%in (Bcm) square

cut into quarters dia!,onall1' to


tlvo of them.

UK

@ One 3%in (Scm) square


give four triangles;1'ou need

trvo oi them.


cut into quarters diagonall--v to

give four triangles; you neecl

tu'o of them.


cut into quarters diagonalll 'to

gir.e ibur triangles; 1'ou need

trvo oi them.


cut into quarters dia$onalll ' to


trvo oi them.

ConstructionFour X, ."" lZ3 INine-patch, r"" Fl l

NILx and match

EGI Simple @ Ctrain andFlower Hourglass

mK@

Cut the following

o*)




t\\.o triangles.

@ One 3Zin (9.5cm) square cut

in half diagonall--v to give two

triangles; 1'ou need one of them

@ One 6 ' l x3 ' l in (17 x 8 .7cn)

strip; trim one end at a,l5-degree angie.

ConstructionHalt'-square Triangles, r"" E7]

T-:;--lIour -pa tcn , see I rJ I

NILx and match

ffiNILx ande !

}_*rtrl1::r{:,:r:::i,r'irrtl lrl

Cut the following- \ ) b e J R )- wI f f i *

@ Three 3%in (Scm) squares clrt

into quarters diagonalll'to give

trvelve triangles; )/ou need ten

of them.

@ six 2% x 1%in


@ Three 3%in (8cm) squares cut

into quarters diagonalll' to gil'e

twelve triangles; you need ten

of them.

@ Stx 2% x 1%in


ConstmctionFour X, ."" F3 IStripes, ."" F9lNine-patch, ."" Fll

match

wffiffiffi


FGI Card Trick

mK

@ Tu.o 3%in (Scm) squares

cut into quarters dia$onallv to

five eight triangles; 1'ou need

six of them.

ConstructionHalt'-square Triangles, ."" E7]!'our X, ."" FJ lNine-patch,."" Ft l

lroql Propeller

Cut the follorvinglj/ ffi/ TBv./ -."/

I f f i f f i ' E@ Trvo 3%in (Scm) squares


four triangles.

@ T\vo 3%in (8cm) squares

cut in hal l diagonall l ' to givc

four triangles.

@ Five 1%in (4.2cm) squares.

@ Four 1,%in (4.2cm) squares.

Construction

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Join lbur pairs oi

squares together.

! trvo 2%in (7 .2cm) squares


tbur triangles.

! Trvo 2'lin (7 .2cm) squares


fbur triangles.

@ Trvo 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares


four triangles.

@ One SZin (ficm) square cut


tour triangles.

@ One 3%in (Scm) square cut

into quarters diafonallv to 5iivefour trian$les; 1'ou need

trvo of them.

Half-square Triangles,

. " " Ezl

Nine-patch, ."" Ft I

NIir and match\'Iix and matchZ X \ X XIffi_vno\X^' X X K',F#

@ nira in the Air

7 4 B L O C I K D I I T E C T O R Y

CONSTRT'CTION (}TIIDEI,I\ES

Cut the following

@:: t

@ Tr,o 3%in (9.5cm) squares

cut in half diagonalll' to $ivefour trian$lcs;1'ou need thrce

of them.


in half diagonall)' to give t\Yo



in l'ralf diagonalll' to give two

triangles; -vou need one oi them.

Construction:,;:.;i1:1. ,:i: JOitr a pair alternate

,,.'... .,.. i-* colored small

trianf,les together to

mal<e a half-square triangle unit

(see bloch 2T).

. ,. ' l: . ,\dd thc remaining

,.. "-:: small trizrnglcs to

, thc sides.

\Vith the pieced unit on top,

se\v the piececl and larSe

trianglcs together, adjusting the

searn allou.ance it'necessarv to

create a good point at the center

of the block.

E otaWindmill

Cut the following

i#fwQ 1wo 3%in (9.5cnt) squarcs

cut in half diagonalll' to givc

four trizrn$les.

@ Onc - l%in (10..1cm) square cut

into quarters clia$onalll' to gir.e

lbur trianf,les.

@ One . l%in (10.4cm) squarc cut

into quarters dia!,onall1' to give

tbur triangles.

ConstructionFour X. r"" F3 IIlalf-srluare Trianlles, ."" F7l

Four-patch, r"" EJ-l

Erzl Sam'sFavorite

Cut the follorvingA A

r..\, E5.)I F



trvo trian!,les.

@ Trvo 5'/: x l%in

(13 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

@ One 3in (7.6crn) squarc.

@ Clne 1%in (3.7cm) square.

@ One 5%in (1.1.5cm) square cut

in haif dia!,onall)' to give two

triangles; r.ou neecl onc of them.

ConstrrrctionBird in the Air. ."" EtOl

Itour-patch. r"" EJ-l

HK tr

KEK

NILr and

il€NILx and match MLx and matchmatch

kffi ruffiN@l&ffi

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Frrl Four Squares

Cut the followinA

! Eight l%in (3.1cm) squares.

! Trvelve 1%in (3.lcm) squares.

Q Four l%in (3.1cm) squares.

. T s o 2 i n 1 5 c m ) s q u a r c s .

i | F o u r 2 x t % i n

1.5 x 3 . l cm) s t r ips .

) T r ro 2 in (5cnr ) sqr ra res .

i) Trvo 2in (5cm) squares.

I l O U r I X I ' / + l l 1

(5 x 3 . l cm) s t r ips .

Constructionl'-our-patch,."" E3 I\ine-patch, r"" Fll

mK

B L O C K D I R I ' C T o I t \ ' 7 5

Cut the following

: : *J *@ Two 3%in (Scm) squares

cut into quarters diagonallv

to give eight triangles.


@ Trvo 3%in (Bcm) squarcs

cut into quarters diagonally


@ Four 2'lin (6.2cm) squares

ConstructionFour X, r"" EJ INine-patch, r"" Fl I

matchNIix and match

@ ntock of E Tl.*as StarGeese

trK

Cut the following

€ff, @1l@ One 3%in (9.5cm) sqr

cut in half ai.g"""ily ,otllu""t\vo triangles.

@ One 3 ' , ( in (9.5cm) square

cut in half diagonally to Sive

trvo triangles.

@ Four 2Xin (5.Bcm) squares

cut in half diafonally to give

eight trian$les.

@ F'our 2%in (5.Scm) squares

cut in half diaSonall,v to give

eight triangles.

ConstrrrctionIlalf-square Triangles, ."" E7]Four-patch, r"" ffl

N{Lr and match Mix andreffiffiffi$ffiffiw x&ffi

Fd Grandmother's Choice Variation @ nitty Corner Frsl Aroundthe Bend

7 6 B I , O C ] K I ) I R E C ] T O R l

uK H

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Cut the follorvingoil) oI,

@ Trvo 1/. x 2'lin

(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips .

@ trvo 2'lin (7.2cm) sqlrarcs

cur i r r ha l t c l i r {o r r r l l v ro q ive

four triangles.

l \ 'o 2/ in ( i .2cm) squares

cut iu he l i c l i : r {on : r l l v ro q ive

tour tr ian$lcs.

@ Onc 2Yin ((t .2cm) square.

ConstmctionIlalf-square Triangles, r"" I 27]

T:=1l 'ol-1l '-plttcl-I. see L l! J

Cut the follorving

- v G vE _ . - : - 1 . 9E j ! -

Q One 2' l in (6.2am) squarc.

Q Four 2'l x l'lin

((r.2 .r 3.7cm) str i l -rs.

@ Trro l l in (- l .7cnt) squares

eur in l r : r l f r l i r rgor t r r l l r tu q i r t .

fbur trianglcs.

@ 'l\cr 2'l x l'ht't

(6.2 x 3.7cm) str i1"rs., ^ -I f o u r t ' : i l 1 t l . / c n l t s ( l u ; t r c s ,

@ nvc, 2t/: x l|/:in

(6 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

O Si-\ l l in (-1.7cm) squales

cr r r i r r l r r r l l c l i ; rgur r ; r l l v ro q i ru

t\\'elvc triangles.

Constrt"ctionDiamoncl ir-r the Sqr-rare. r"" |T6.'lStripes. ."" F9 I- \ rne-pl l tu l l , scc L! : ! l

\ILx and match

Cut the follorving

o # o ; 9Tl'o 3% x lZin

(11 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

@ Trvo 31/: x 1'lin

(8 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

@ trvo 3'/. x TZirt

(8.7 x 3.7cm) str i1rs.

@ tr 'o SZin (8.7cm) sqlrares

ConstructionStripes, ."" Fl

f-:-:-tt oLlr-l) lttcl l. sec LllJ

NIix and matchNIix and match

ffi#re& ffiffiffiffi bi+s6

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@ Mitered Corner

Cut the following

f f! One 3%in (B.7cm) square.

@ Trvo 6'A x 3%in (17 x 8.7cm)

strips; trim one end at a-15-degree angle.

ConstructionServ one angled

strip to the

square, stopping

%in (6mm)

trom the edge of the square

at the inner an$le.

Serv the remaining strip to

the adjacent side of the square

in the same rvay, a$ain stopping

%in (6mm) from the edge. Fold

the square in half diagonallv,

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Cut the following

"wwO T^'" 3'l x 2in



@ tu,o 2in (5cm) squares.

@ Tivo 3%in (B.7cm) squares.

ConstructionFour-patch, r"" f13l

right sides together, so that

the anSled edges of the strips

meet. Starting at the exact

position l.here you stopped

serving previousll', join the

remaining seam (see page 113).

Quicli tipIf your fabric is directional,

check hefore you tr im the

angles to ensure that the fabric

pattern rvill meet in the desired

way at the mitered corner.

Mix and match

lrzol Summer @ nn*'s Patchskv

Etr@

Cut the following

- -::::'':-l : . . ' ,

@ One 7'/'in (l7.9cm) square

cut into quarters diagonall,v to

give tbur triangles; you need

one of them.

@ One 7%in (.77.9cm) square

cut into quarters diagonalll' to


one of them.


cut in half diagonally to give two

triangles; you need one of them.

ConstructionFour X, ."" Ft.lHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7l

and match MLx and match

bFm

7 8 B L O C K D I R E C T O R I

OONSTRT-CTION GT]IDEI,INES

lrn lDrunkard's

'-=*

Cut the follorving

t:,pre@ One piece using

template I22a.

@ One piece using

tcmplate 122b.

Construction

Fold each piece in half and

mark t he ccn t c r po in t s o i

the curr.ed edges \\'ith a

small crease.

Path

Open out the pieces and, rvith

curvecl et j r . les a l iqned and piece

122a on top, match and pin the

midpoint creases. Pin the trvo

side edges to stop them iiom

distorting. Slorvlv serv the

seam, removing the pins as

_you come to thcm. Do not

clip the seam allorvance.

Mix and match

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Cut the followings d A ) r d l t )h/ r|rk

f f i #@ Six 2%in (5.Scm) squares


tu.elve trianfles.

@ One 6%in x2in

(16.2 x 5cm) str ip.

@ S* z%in (5.8cm) squares


t\\.eh'e triangles.

ConstrrrctionHalf-square Triangles,

""" I 27lStr ipes, . " " F9l

MLx and match Mix and

@ Cotton Reel @ t iungles

HK

Cut the following

A ^! : y l \ Y O . r / _ l n ( 6 . / C m J S q u a r e s .


cut in hali diagonalll' to Sivetrvo triang,les.



trvo trianSles.

ConstrrrctionHalf'-square Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch, ."" [n-.]

match

ffiffiw #ffircffi

[zJ Memorv

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S:.:..:*;::"diti.:

Cut the follorvingtJ)''€

@ One 2%in (6.2am) square.

@ Four l l in (4.7cm) squares

e t r t i r r l r e l i t l i : r { on : r l l v t o q i r c

eight triangles.

@ Four 1%in (3.7cm) squ.rres.

@ Itight llin (.1.7cm) sclllares

ctrt in half cliagonalh' to give

sixtccr l t r iangles.

@ Onc 3%in (Bcrn) square cut

into qllarters diagonalll 'to give

tour trianSles.

( . t uu r I / - l n { . 1 . / cn l } sq i l 1 l r es .

@ Four l l in (4.7cm) squares

cut ir-r half diagonalh' to glve

eight triangles.

@ Onc 3%in (8cm) scprare cut

into cluarters diagonalll- to givc

tbur triangles.

{6r. *.:* .. i ,q,

Construction, T-::-

I l u t c n m : ] n S f t l z z l c . \ c e I r : ! I

Half-scprare TrianSles. r"" | 27ll'our-patch, r"" ftTl

r - : li \ ine- l )atch, sec l tLLl

B L O C I i I ) I I { ] , - .

Ed Buzzard's @ waeRoost Stripe

Utr

Cut the follorving

::iP",9W*Q 1\,o 2Xin (5.Scm) squares

cr-rt in half cliagonallv to give

lbur triangles.

@ Trvo 3'l x 2it't

( f3.7 x .5cm) str ips.

@ For.rr 2in (5cm) scluarcs.

@ One J%in (8 .7cm) square .

@ 1r'o 3'l x 2in

(8.7 x 5cm) str ips., ^ | T

( . 1 , l \ \ 0 j / . r n l J . : u n l l s q u : l r c s

cu r i r r he l f t l i egone l l v t o q , i r e

tour trian$les.4 , .

f u_ l f o l r r l l n ( ) cn r ) squs res .

Constr.t.ctionFast (]eese, r"" F31lHalt'-scluare Trianples, r"" E7lNine-patch. ."" F1 I

IIix and rnatch

Cut the follo*,ing

.i$?f@ One 6lin x l1lin

(16.2 x 11.2cm) str ip.

@ Clne 6'l x 2'lin

(16 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .

Constrr ctionStripes, ."" F9l

IIix and rnatch

r * \;u r * .' r - l .

F; :, r ' f.id8:Ll.,t@si.

:..s.i.,:::e.:..ilF ,' € l

)ILr and mzrtch

ffiffi&reffiF#ffi

8 0 B L O C K D I R } ' ( I T O R \

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@ The House That Jack Built Irzql T\velve Inol King'sTriangles Crown

trtr

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Cut

wthe following

f *@ Four 2'l x 7%in

(6.5 x 3. lcm) str ips.

@ Four 2'l x I'/'in

(6.5 x 3. lcm) str ips.

@ Four 2* x l'Ain



cut into quarters dialonall-v to

give ibur triangl,les.

@ Tlvo 2%in (S.Bcm) squares


tbur triangles.


ConstructionStripes, ."" F9 ItrIosaic,."" lT+7

Mir and match

Cut the followin$' f f@'ftvo 2%in (5.Scm) .u"1:".


four triangles.

@ One,l%in (10.4cm) square

clit into quarters dia$onall1'to

give fbur triangles.


@ Tl,o 3%in (9.Scm) squares


lbur triangles.

ConstructionDiamond in the Square, ."" F6l

NIir and match

Cut the following

t ; / t7 v

n I " : {@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.

@ Four 3 / :x2 in


@ oigtrt 2in (5cm) squares.

@ One 3%in (B.7cm) square

ConstructionFast Geese, ."" Fl+lNine-patch, r"" Fl l

N{ix and

ffircffi@wffiffiw

Utr

fitrl Sister's Choice

Q Four 1%in (4.2cm) squares.

@ Two 2in (5cm) squares

cut in half diagonall1. to give

four triangles.

@ Four 3% x 7%in (B x 4.2cm)

s t r ips : t r im one end a t a'15-degree angle.

@ Four 1%in ( ' l .2cm) squares.

@ l'our 2in (5cm) squares

cut in half diagonally to giYe

eight triangles.

@ Five l%\n (1.2cm) squares.

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles,

."" E7l

Ser.r. a triangle to each

angled strip.

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the foltpwig4i

r y o lCut

*

Four-patch,

."" EJI

Serv til'e squares together to

forn-r the horizontal center strip.

Seu' the remaining

squares together in pairs.

Join the units to tbrm the top

and bottom rorvs.

Join the rows to complete

the bloch.

N'ILx and match

U L O C K D i l t E c T ( ) t { \ ' 8 1

Frzl Four- and @ oiamondNine-patch Border

Hu

Cut the following-/n ,G\ ,/F\H

\i/ \yg

A ^

t y len l ) / i rn {J . / cm ) squarcs .

@ Eight 1%in (3.7cm) squares.

@ Trvo 3%in (B.7cm) squares.

ConstructionNine-patch, r"" F1 IFour-patch, ."" El ]

Cut the following'.(il r'u) ()

" * : i@ Trvo 2%in (S.ilcm) squares

cut in half diaf,onallv to give

tbur triangles.

@ Trvo 2%in (5.Scm) squares


tbur triangles.

@ Four 2Xin (S.Bcm) squares


eight triangles.

@ One 6% x 3%in

(16 .2 x B .7cm) s t r ip .

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" I 27]

Four-patch,."" f l3l

and€'+m-wmatch MLr and match

8 2 B L O C K D I R D C T O R Y

CONSTRTJCTIO\ GI-IDEI,INE S

@

trtr

F ast Geese

trtr

Cut the followingH:J-T) aB).ffi

@ Tno 6% x 3%in

(16.2 x 8.7cm) str ips.

@ Four 3%in (8.7cm) squarcs.

Construction,.d La1'a square face dour.r

f f i on one ertd oi r srr ip.l:;

Serv dia$onall,v a.cross the

square trorn point to point.

To make it easier, dral the

serving line lith pencii t'irst.

Press open and cut arval'the

excess fabric from the back

of the square. Repcat to add

a square at the other end

of the strip.

Nlahe a second unit in the szrme

r.a)' and join the t\vo togcther.

Quick tip\Yhen seu'in$ the squares to

thc str ips, scr l 'a second l ine of

stitching %in (1.2cm) arvav lrom

the iirst betbre cutting au.a1' the

excess thbric betn'een the trvo

lines of stitching. This rvill

create {t readvmade hzllf-square

triangle unit. Be\\'are: these rvill

sit in )'our ser,ing drawer t'or

Years to come, na&qing at you

to make use of them.

Cut the followingo *

@ Fcrur 3% x 2in

(8.7 x 5cm) str ips., ^ -! y f our l j / : i l r t . r . / cm l squares

@ For r r 2 i r r (5cm ) squ : r res .

@Five 1%in (3.7cm) squarcs.

ConstrrrctionNine-patch, ."" F1

'l

NILx and match

@ ztg zag llro-l SashedNine-patch

trt!@

Cut the following-.-.-\ -a\E i ] I D ]v -N I

@ Tn'o 3% x 2%in

(8 .7 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips .

O Eight 2%in (6.2cm) squ.rres.

@ Four 3% x 2%i,n

(8.7 x 6.2cm) str\rs.


ConstructionFast Geese, ."" [.1.11Str ipes, . " " Fgl

Quick tipDon't r,orr1': the geese points

are meant to be al'a1'trom the

eclgcs of the units.

NILx and match

l@w&ffi

B L O C I i t ) t R E ( i 1 ( ) t t \ ' 8 3

hzl Small Triangles and Stripes Etsl Large Tfiangles and Stripes

trK@

UK@

Cut

Ithe follorving

)Iix and rnatch

Cut the follorving-,,n n, J\

- &

@ Orrc 6% x2%in

(16.2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .

@ Orre 6% x2%in

(16.2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .

@ 'l*o 2'lin (7 .2cm) squares


four triangles; vou neecl three

ot them.A m

( , l \ \ ' o l ' : i l t l / . l e m , sque rcs

cu t i n h r r l i d i r gonu l l v t o q i vc

lbur triangles; 1'ou need three

of them.

ConstructionHalf-square TrianSles, ."" [27]str ipcs. ."" F9l

, - ^)) l \ \ 'o j ' . i l1 { l . icrn } Squ:rres

cut in hzrlf diagor-rallv to give

I'our triangles.

@ Onc 6% x 2in

(16 .2 x 5cm) s t r ip .

@ Trvo 2%in (5.8cm) squares

er r t in ha l t ' c l iesor rn l l v ro q ive

four trizrnlles.

@ two 6% x 2in

(16.2 x 5cm) str i1.rs.

ConstrrrctionI Ialf-square Triurngles. r"" [2 i-l

str ipes. ."" F9-l

NIix and matchreffire P.{a.{1&9

" ^ * . *1127 |

I-

84 B I ,OCI ( D IR ] lCTC)RY

Etr

Fd Yankee Puz zle I

Cut the followin$

,a f(,! nigtrt 2%in (S.Bcm) 'ul:.".


sixteen triangles.

@ Eighr 2%in (5.8cm) squares

cu t i n l r r r l i d i egona l l v r o g i ve

sixteen triangles.

ConstmctionIlalf-square Trian!,les, ."" E7lItour-patch,."" I tl I

NIix and match

UK

@ Cotorado Quilt

Cut the followinA

t @nK

@ f.iunglefiles

the following@

and match

trK

Cut

INIix

@ whirlpool

Cut the following

', "fNIix and matchNILx and match

rx*.q\vt4 YGGffi#ffiffiffi ryturereffi

B L O ( ] K D I R ] ] C T O R Y 8 5

nK

@

EK

EK

@

nK

Pieced Star lr+s I Hopscotch

ffi

Cut the follorving

,wwYankeePtzzle ll

Cut the followingoff)

IIix and match

Cut the follorving

oM)@ trlv foot

Cut the following

M , tMi-x and matchMLx and matchlli-r and match

Gffi rcffiGWffiftrtuCG$c

8 6 B I , O C I i D I R I i C T O R \ -

( ]O\STRT]CTI0\ (]T'IDDI,INES

E+zlMosaic

Cut the follorving

Se\\. two large

triangles to opposite

sidcs of a square.

BK tr

tr@

t a t r - L@ One 27in (6.5cm) square.

@ One 27in (6.5cm) square.

@ One 2%in (6.5cm) squarc.

@ One 2%in (6..5cm) square.

@ One 27in (6..5cm) square.


cut in half cliagonalll' to give

tu'o triangles.

@ C,lne 4%in (10.r1cm) square


.{ive fbur triangles; vou neecl

tu.o of them.

@ One 2%ir.r (5.Scm) square

cur i r r he l t c l ie {onr l l v ro g ive

r\\.o triangles.

@ Clne.l%in (10..1cm) square

cut into quarters dia$onallv

to give four trian$les; vou need

trvo of them.

Constmction

Add a small triangle

to anothcr side of the

square to create a

triangular pieced unit

Repeat this process

to nlake a second

triangular unit.

Sen' the remaining

squares to.{ether

in a rol', then

acld a small

triangle at each end to ibrm

thc ccn r re l d i asone l s t r i p .

Join the three sections together

Picket ll]D-l Small CenterNine-patch

trtr@

Cut the following

O HcOffi

@ Trvo 3% x 2in

({1.7 x 5cm) str ips.

@ Trvo 3% x 2in


@ flne 6% x 3%in

(16 .2 x 8 .7cm) s t r ip .

ConstructionStripes, ."" Fgl

N'Iir and match )Iix and

I Z l {*tlfi;l

\ F

Cut the follorvingr1i) ,t?)

r I :@Four 3in (7.6cm) squares

@One 1%in (3.7cm) square

@Four 3 x l%in

(7 .6 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

ConstructionNine-patch , . " " @

NILx and match t-E= match

B L O C ] I T D I R I i ( ] T o R I ' 8 7

@ Wild Goose Chase

Cut the follorving

r(! -J, (i .,.1Jn r / ; i

Q T* 'o 2 in (5cm) sqlrares

e t r t i n I t r r l i t l i aqo r t n l l v t o : . l i ve

tour triangles.

@ One 2in (5crn) square

c r r t i n h e l t d i : r q o r r l r l l r t o q i r e

tuo triangles.

@ One 3Zin (Scn.r) sqtrarc

cut in hali'cliagcinal11' to give

ts'o triangles,

@ Four 2in (5cm) sqlllres

c r r r i r r l r a l f t l i : r [ o r t : r l l v r o q i vc

cight triangles.

@ l'-otrr 21/' x l%\t:'

(7.2 x . l .2cm) str ips.

@ One lZin (4.2cm) sqlrare.

@ One 2in (5cm) square cut

in halt cliagonalll ' to give

trr,o trianAles.

E Etying Geese @ Air CastleVariation

HK tr

t]Htr

@ One 3%in (Scn.r) squar '

cut in half cliagonallv to give

tu'o triangles.

Constmctionl l i rcl in thc .\ i r , scc F10lNinc-patch. r"" [ l

)Iix and rnzrtch

Cut the follorving

oMfQ Trro 3l in (9.Scrn) ru"1:"t

cut in halt cliagonallv to livet'our trianglcs.

@'fn'o 1'l x 2lin

(1 1 . fJ x ( r .5cm) s t r ips ,

@ l 'our 2l in ((r.5cm) sqlrares.

ConstrrrctionFzrst ( iccsc. r"" F3{lDiamond in thc Square, r"" FOI

Cut the follorvingC, r1l- r

\ l o u t ' j ' : t n { / . _ c n l ) s ( l u : t r e s

cr-rt in half diagonalh' to give

cigl-rt triar-rglcs.

@ { lne 3Zin ( t icm) square c l r t

i11to qllarters cliagonalll ' to givc

tour triangles.

Q Onc lT i n ( - 1 .7cm) squa re .A - .

! l t \ \ 1 | j i i l l t / . j c l l l ) s ( l u ; t r c s

. ' t r t i r r l u r l l t l i ; r go r r r r l l v t , , q i v c

tour t r ianglcs.

@ One 3Zin ( ,Scrn) squure cr l t

i t t t u t l t t r r t ' t e r s J i r r l , ' r t : r l l r t , ' - i r .

four triangles.A n

! r l t \ \ ( ) I i l t I+. /cnt I s( I i l ; l rcs

c ,u t i r t l t r r l t r l i l r qu r t l r l l r t o q i r e

four triangles.

ConstructionFor-rr X, ."" FJIilalf-sqr-rarc Triangles. ."" EfI)iarnoncl in thc SclLrare, ."" ITO'INine-patch.."" lTf l

NIix and matchILr and match

lF*}s;'+" mffiffiffi

8 8 B L O C I i D I R E C T O R \ '

trK

@ Xine-patch Variation

Cut the follorvingA A

ll :,, s, ry |..V l?' :,.,r:.H;- . . x : : ! ! t II I I

A ^

J Une Z / . rn | / . : cm ) square cu t

in half diagonallv to give tn'o

triangles; 1'ou need one ot them.

@ One 2'/:in (6.2cm) square.

@ One 2%1n (7.2cm) square cut

in half diagonalll' to Siive trvo

triangles: 1'ou need one of them.

@ One 2'/ : in(6.2cm) square., ^ Z \i ( J n e l ' ( l n { / . J C m l s q u a l ' e C U t

in half diagonalll' to pive trvo

triangles; 1'ou need one oi them.

@ On" 2%in (.6.2am) square.

@ One 2'/"in (7.2cm) square cut

in half diagonalll' to givc tn'o


@ One 2' l in (7.2cm) square cut

in half diagonalll' to give nr,o

tr iangles; 1'ou need one ot ' them.

trtr

@

@ One 2' l in (6.2cm) square.

@ One 2'/'in (7 .2cm) square cut

in halt diagonallv to give tn'o

trianplcs; 1'ou ncccl one of them

@ One 2' l in(6.2cm) square.

@ One 2' l1n (6.2cm) sqrlare.

ConstructionI lal i-squrrre

' l ' r ian{les. .** I : l

Nine-patch, ."" Fl ' l

IILx and match

115-l l Goose Essl NbumStripe Quilt

Utr

Cut the followingowf*w@ One 6'l x 3'lin

(16 .2 x 8 .7cm) s t r ip .

@ Oigtrt 2in (5cm) sqlrares.

@ One 3% x 2in

(8.7 x 5cm) str ip.

@ One 3'l x 2in

(8 .7 x 5cm) s t r ip .

@ One 3% x 2in

(8.7 x 5cm) str ip.

@ One 3% x 2in

(8 .7 x 5cm) s t r ip .

ConstrrrctionFast Geese. ."" E3-11Stripes. r"" F9l

NIir and

Cut the follorving

e Eight 2in (5cm) squares

@ Tn'o 3'l x L'lin

(8 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .


@ Four 31/: x 2in


@ One 3'l x 7'lin

( t1 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ip .

ConstrrrctionStripes, r"" l-99 I

T --:-;tt iast Lreese. See I f ,1+ i

Nine-patch, r"" F1 I

match match

WKPTffi


llFol Garden of trden

Cut the follorving

@ Four lXin (-t .2cm) sql lares, A ^( t I l \ \ 'o l i l r ( Jcnr I squdres

c r r r i r r ha l l r l i : rSo r ru l l v t o g i ve

four triangles.


@ Six 2 in (Scm) squares cut

in half diagonallv to give

tn'elvc triangles.

@ Four 2%in (5.6crn) squares

@ trnaless llssl luck'sStair F oot

HK

MW.@W @ff) x l:::::ffot'sma,

j ) One I . i r r { - { . lenr }squ i r re . rH; '

$[:'ffi,:Nir-rc-patch, see | .51 |

Cut the follorving

off)@ Four 3Z x 2in

(8 .7 x 5cm) s t r ips .

@ Four 3% x 2in

(8.7 x 5crn) str ips

ConstructionStripes, ."" Fg IFour-patch, ."" f13l

HffiI"ffCut the following*-fi) -fR) |i\ rinq{Yry ' : v* . - -

@ l'ir,e l%in (1.2cm) squares.

@ l"our 2%in (S. ' lcm) squares

cut in halt' diagonalll' to give

eight triangies.

@ Trvo 3Zin (Scm) squares

cut in half diagonall)' to give

four triangles.

@ Four 2'l x l%in

(7.2 x : l .2cm) str ips.

ConstrrrctionBird in the ,\ir, see E10l

' T-:]- \ lnc-patcn. see I J I l

Construction

Etr@

llix and matchmatch X{ir and match lILx and

9 O B L o C ] I i D I I { E L ] T ( I I t \

(]O,\STRT'(]TIO\

@ms

HI( i t ' tDl lLI \ES

Cabin

Cut the follol'in$

f f i @ n @ n@ One 2in (5cm) squarc

@ O n c 2 x 1 % i r r(5 x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .

@ One 2'l x7'lil't

(6 .8 x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .

@ Clne 2% x I'/'i:r

(6.E x 3.1cr.n) str ip.

@ One 3% xlliitt

(8 .7 x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .

@ One 3'l x L'Ait't

(8 .7 - r 3 .1cm) s t r ip .

@ One I'A x L'litt

(10 . ,1 x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .

@ One 1'l x l'l|n

(10 . - l x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .

@ O n e 5 x l Z i n(12 . .1 x 3 . l cm) s t r ip .

@ t ) n e 5 x 1 Z i n(12 . ,1 x 3 .1cn) s t r ip .

@ One 5Z x lZ in

(1 .1 .3 x J .1cm) s t r ip .

@ tlne 5% x 1%in

(1 '1 .3 x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .

@ One 6l xL'lin

(16 .2 x 3 .1cm) s t r i t r . r .

onConstrrrction

fiii i i. Selt'tl ieshortest

ilii;* strip to onc sicle

of thc center square.

iiiiii:: .\crd a matcrrin!,

:i:|i!tij colorccl strip tothe scltrarc and thc

er-rd ot the tirst strip.

Rcpeat this process

to adcl the ncxt t\\'c)

colorecl strips.

(lontinue adciing strips in this

rval', makir-r$ sure that Yotl

maintain thc light/clark balance

lILr and

#ilj.rt.-

liool Crossed Eorl Inverted VSquares

E:i'Utr@

Ctr.t the follorvingow'}€t'O Eight i Zin (- l .2cm) sqrlares.

@ Eight l%in ( ' l .2cm) squares.

@ One lZ in (3 .7cn) square .

@ I.-orrr .l x 1%in

(7 .6 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

Constrrrctiont - -J

lour ' -p l r te l l . scc I rJ I

Nine-patch. ,"" f " f l

NIix and match

Cut the follorving

, :o fQ'ln'cr 6% x 3%in

(16 .2 x 8 .7cm) s t r ips .

@ Tu'o 3%in (8.7cm) squares

Constrrrctionl'zrst (ieese, ."" E3{lstripcs. r"" F9 I

Nlix and match

t ,bf

match

ru gF#*ffi ffim-44

EK

Eozl Five-patch Star

Cut the following

O Eight 1%in (:1.2cm) squares

Q Four 2in (5cm) sqlrares

er r t i r r l ra l t r l iegone l lv t t r g ivc

eight triangles.

@ Four 2in (5cm) squares

cut in halt' diagonallv to givc

eight trianglcs.

@ Fivc lZin (. l .2cm) sq1.tres.

@ l 'our lZin (4.2cm) squerrcs.

Constrrrction

mK@

Scl. the rernaining

squarcs together

in pairs.

Jo i n t he un i t s t o i o l n r t he

top ancl bottom rou,s.

Jo i n t he r ( ) \ \ s t 0 uon rp l c t e

the block.

Cut the follorving- . , ; : , ; , L '

t = -@ One 3)1in ( i t .7cm) square.

@ One 3l in (9.5cm) square

er r t in l re l l c l ieqor r : r l l r to g i ru

t\\'o triangles.

@ t)ne 3%in (9.5cm) squarc

e t r t in he l t r l iaqor re l l r tu g i r e

t\\.o tri{rngles.

@ 1\'o 2in (Scm) squzrres.

@'t lr ,o 2in (Scm) squ.rres.

ConstructionIIalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch,."" Ei- l

NIix and match

K"6ffiffi

I l r . o c K D t R r i c r T o I { \ ' 9 1

llo:l Railroad Ito+l Cotton ReelVariation

EK@

Cut the fbllowing

,.',Of, ^ T

1 ! \ t c n | _ i l 1 ( . 1 . / e n l I \ ( l u i t f e s .

! \ l \ \ ' o j ' . i l 1 ( / . _ c n l ) s q l l i l l e s

cut in I 'ralf cl iagonallv to gir-e

tbur trian.qlcs.A nl J l e l l | ' l l l [ . r . / ! ' m ] S q t l n r ( s .

@ -l\'cr

2%in (7 .2cm) squares

cut in hah diagonallr. to give

four triangles.

ConstrrrctionFour-patch,."" FJIIIalf-square Triangles, ."" [2ilN ine-patch . . " " F l l

5 -

l l a l l - squ : r re Tr i : rng lc : .

n .." l-fl

l iour-patch,."" I 13-l

Scrv five squares together

to torm the horizontal

center s l r ip. matchIIix and match

EK

9 2 B L O C K D I R E C T O R ]

FGI Star X

Cut the followine

wwf @A m

ly r \ \ 'o z / .11 l t . lcm t squares


four triangles.

@ One 3Zin (Scm) square

cut into quarters diagonalll 'to

givc lbur trian$les; vou nced

nyo of them.A m

9 r \ \ ' o l / . l n I t . t am J squa rcs

cut in half cliagonallv to give

ibur triangies.

@ Three 3%in (Scm) squares cut

into quarters diagonalll ' to give

tl'el'r'e triangles; )rou need ten

ol them.

@ Tl.o 3%in (Scm) squares cut

i n t o qua r t e r s e l i agona l l v t o g i ve

eight trianSles.

Etr

ConstructionIIalt'-square Trianfles, see

Four X, r"" E3]Nine-patch. ."" FL

-l

N{Lr and match

@

@ Hatf-sashed @ rnriftl'Diamond

trtr@

Cut the following

- " JI I

@ One . l in (10cm) square.

arc .( J ) U n e l j l r l n l J . i C m l S q U

@ Trvo 3%in (B.3cm) squares


lbur triangles.

@ Tno 5% x L%i.n

(13 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

ConstructionDiamoncl in the Square, ."" lTOlFour-patch, ."" flTl

NILx and match

Cut the follorving

r i . . r((y l trgnr l . /_rn (J. /cm I squares.

@ One 2tl in (6.2cm) square.

@ Eight 1%in (3.7cm) squares.

@ Four 2%itt (6.2cm) squares.

ConstructionFour-patch,."" Fi-lNine-patch, ."" Ft l

NILx and match

&ffimt@ffiffi&c

Eosl Sawtooth Star

Cut the follorving

+ = L@ l.'our 2in (5cm) sclr.rares.


@ One 2Xin (5.Scm) square

cut in half clia[onalll' to give

t\\'o triangles.

@ One 2in (5cm) sql larc.

@ One 2Xin (5.Scm) scluare

cut in he l t d ia r ;onn l l v to g ivc

two triangles.

@ One 2in (Scm) squ{rre.

@ One 2Xin (5.8cm) square

et r t in h r t l i t l i a {on ; r l l l ro q ivu

t\\,o triangles.


@ One 2%in (5.Scnr) sqr-rarc

cu t in hn l l ' d iagor ru l l v to g i r u

t\\'o triangles.

I J L C l U K D I R E ( l l I r , r 9 3

Eql Aunt Dinah ll?ol CornerSashed Geesetr

K mK

@ Four 2Xin (S.Bcm) squares

cut in halt dia$onallv to give

eigl-rt triangles.

Constr.r.ctionI Ia l l -s ( lu r rc Tr ien{ lus . r " " E7 lFour-pzrtch. r"" Eil

Cut the follorving

f f i . : . : . v l iman tr't I

, ^ -, \ r ou r I i l l r . \ . / cm I \ qu ; t r c s .

, ^ a r

- \ t \ \ ' o J : l l l I / . _ i u l n I squ i l f es

c r r t i n h r r l l ' t l i egun : r l l r t o g i vc

four triangles.

@ Four l l in ( , l .7cm) squares

uu t i r r l r : r l t d i e r l o r r n l l v t o e i vc

eight trianglcs.

@ Two 3%in ( t icnr) squares cut

into quarters cliagonalh- to give

cight triar-rgles.

@ t lne 2%\n (6.2am) squarc.

@ One 3Zin (Scn'r ) square cut

lnto quarters diagonallv to give

i'oul triangles.

@ One 3%in (Scm) scprare

cut into qu.lrters diagonallY to


ConstructionBircl in thc,\ir. ."" lTt0lFour X. r"" F3 I\inc-patch. ."" Ffl

NILx and match

Cut the follorvingc (n)*c- - #

Q Four 2%1n (6.2cm) squares

@ Trvo I ' l x2%in

( 11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t l ips .

Q One 2%in (6 .2cnr ) s ( lL r i r ru .

@ Tilo 1% x 2lin

(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips ,

Constructionl 'ast Geesc. ."" [3+lFour-patch,."" [rJ- l

Nlix and match)Iix and match

ffir#ffirc%#ffiI@

Ezrl Four X Variation

9 4 B L O C K I ) I R I ] ( ] T ( I R \

Cut the follorving

:ow&PpPn@ Trvo 7t / t x | ' / : i t t (17.9 x 3.7cm)


.15-degree angle.

@ '1" 'o

7 ' l x 7 ' / , in (17.9 x 3.7cm)

strips; trinl both ends at a

.15-degree anglc.

@ Tn'o 5 ' / r x l ' l in (13.1 x 3.7cm)


,15-degree angle.

@ Trvo 5r / x l ' / : in (13.1 x 3.7cm)


.l5-dcgrce angle.


cut into quartcrs cliagonalll 'to

give tbur triangles; 1'ou need

ilvo of thcn-r.

@ One 3%ir.r (Scm) square

clrt into quarters cliagonalll 'to

give four triangles; vou need

tr,o of them.

Consti'uction*ry l lerk rhc cerr ter

_r:

i i po i r r t o l each s r r ipi'

rvith a srnall crease.

La1'pairs in the correct color

combinations right sides

together and se$'. Opcn out

and press.

Vf ' \ctt l the tr ianules

f , , -

t o c o n t p l e t e e a c h

quar te r o t ' the h loch

UK tr

tr@

Sel' the short

sides of pairs oI

Lurits togcthcr.

Join the t\\'o sections. making

sure the center points are shzrrp

Cut the following

KYI.D \!'

W I@Six t%ln (, l .2cm) squares.

@ Fcrur 1'l x l'lin

(10.2 x 2.9cm) str\rs.

@Trvo lXin (: l .2cm) sqlrares.

@ l.'our ltl x l'lin

(10 .2 x 2 .9cm) s t r ips .

@Tl'o 2%in (6.5cm) squares

cut in he l l r l i : rgone l lv to g i r e

four triangles.

ConstrrrctionFour-patch, r"" EJ-lDiamoncl in the Square,."" F6'lStripes, r"" F9l

, f-;;-lr \ lnc -parcn , scc L l l l

)ILr and match

@ nea Cross lTzrl Coxey'sArmy

trtr@

Cut the follorving*n ,,ilw v

@ Six l)ain (. l .2cm) squares.

@ i)ne I'l x l'lin

(10.4 x . l .2crn) str ip.

@ Four 1%in ( ' l .2cm) squarcs.

@ l.'our 1'/' x 1%\n

(10.- l x . l .2cm) str ips.

ConstrrrctionNine-patch, ,"" l-51-l

match lILr and match

F@IC@

B I , O C K D I R E C T O R \ ' 9 5

@ Johnny Around the Corner Ezsl Sashed EZI ComfortGeese Quilt

Etr@

EK@

trtr@

Cut the following- , \ I ! { R l

I / r i l tvr i l l ! ;

@ Trvo 2in (5cm) sqlrarcs

cu t in ha l i d iaqona l lv to q ivc

ibur triangles.

@ Nine 1%in ( '1.2cm) squztres.

@ 1u'o 2in (Scm) squares

cr r t in ha l i d iagona l lv to g ivc

ibur triangles.

@ Tn'elve lY'in (1.2crr,) scluares.

ConstructionIlalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lStripes, ."" F9l

Cut the follnrving- \ l s , l R l - { l r

f *w -r g*)trc r

( l ) l \ v o l ' l r n { . 1 . / c n l I s q u a r c s .

@ Four 2'lin (6.2cm) squaresA r r

( b , r w o l , / : i l I ( . 1 . / c m I s q u i r e s .

@ 1wo 1'l x 2%in

(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips .

@ Four 4%xl%in

(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

ConstrrrctionFast Geese, r"" E34lNine-patch, ."" Ftl

Cut the followingr , l l r t r l- - .- -

O Eight l l in (. l .7cm) squares.

@ One l'lin (2.9am) square.

@ Four 3'l x l'lin

(9 .5 x 4 .7cm) s t r ips .

@ Four 7'l x 7%in


ConstrrrctionNine-patch,."" F1l

NIix and matchNILx and match Mi-x and

Cmatch

ffiFffiffiffi rercw@ffi

mK

9 6 B I , O C K D I I T E ( ] T O R \

Fil Goose Tlacks

Cut the following

- P @,& '

@ One lXin ( ' l .2cm) sqlrare.

@ Tlvo 2Xin (5.Bcm) squ.rres

cut into quarters diaSonalll '


t y l \ \ O . 1 l l n { d c n l l s q u l l r c s


tour trian!,les.

@ I"our 1%in ( '1.2cm) squares.

@ 1\o 2Xin (5.8cm) squarcs

cut into quarters diagonallv


@ Four 2'l x L'.lin

(7 .2 x ' 1 . 2cm) s t r i ps .

Construction!,. Scrv pairs ot' small:::liF',tt' triangles together along

their short edges. s'ith their

right-angled edSes ali{ned.

EK@

Sc\ ' a pair ot ' these

pieced uni ts to

each corner square

l-olcl each large

trian!,lc in hali and

mark thc center ot'

the long edgcs l'ith a small

crcase. Ses'a p ieced t r ianglr lar

unit to each large triarlgle,

r r l i q r t i ng t hc ce t t t e r po in t s

Nine-patch. . " " F l l

NIir and match

r&..t:i:

c'1::'

lrzsl Forest @ ntrglishPaths I r 7 | l . . n .weoolng Kmg

HK@

Cut the followinA

wwfa , -\ f Ou f I i z : l t ] l . l . /Cn l l squa res .

. \ f \ \ '0 l / , tn I I .zcm) squares

cut in hali diagonallv to give

four t r iangles., A . . .

U t \ \ 'o I / ' l n { / . l cm l Sq i ta res

cut in half dia{onalll' to give

tbur trianlles.

@ l.'our 1% x ll:in

(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" F-,--ll . 'our-patch, ."" FJJNine-patch, ."" Fl

-l

NILx and match

Cut the follorving- \ \ l r r i d l l l

li,7::ltvM'iiri;i

O Eight 2in (5cm) squares


sixteen triangles.

@ Five 1%in (,1.2cm) squares.

@ liighr 2in (5cm) squares

cut in hali diaSonalll' to give

sixteen triangles.

@ Irour 1%in (. l .2cm) squares.

ConstructionIlalt'-square Trianfies, r"" Elstripes. r"" F9'l

NIix and match

3$$,Frcffircrc€F#ffi


mtr

@ Off-Center Log Cabin

Cut the following

nK@

Cut the following

"11 aB)

5@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.

@ One 3%in (B.7cm) square

@ F o u r 3 % x 2 i n

(8.7 x 5cm) strips.

ConstructionNine-patch, r"" Ill lffiffff @,,,@M e


@ @ @ @ 1 % i n ( 3 . 1 c m )wide strips.

@ @ @ O l i n ( 2 . s c m )wide strips.

ConstructionLog Cabin, r"" F59l

Mix and match Mi-r and match Mix and match

rc$w@ffiryrc

@ enladelphia @ euin BlockPavement

tr$E '

Cut the following- A ) - B )

I I

@ oight \%in (4.2cm) squares.

@ T*o 2in (Scm) squares


lbur triangles.


@ 1\ro 2in (5cm) squares


four trian6iles.

@ Four 4%xl%in

(10.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, .". E7lNine-patch, ."" Fl I

ffiffi


CONSTRUCTION GLTIDELh_ES

Starry Night@

EtT

Ful Counterpane @ eie SlicesVariation

trtr@

mUn

Cut the following

ll.:r{e)t:at:.i:ii:::

@ Four pieces usinS

template 183a.

@ Four pieces usinP

template 183b.

Constructiont,;:.. Join into pairs of

,t alternatc colors,

matching the

edges that rvill form the sides

and corners of the block, not

the center points.

Serv the trvo halves to$ether.

Quick tipIf 1'ou are unsure about I'our

accuracv, leave a little extra

seam allowance on the sides

that rvill form the edges of the

block and trim square nhen

the block is complete.

NIix and match

Cut the following

Mff@ One 4%in (ll.2cm) square.

@ Four 1'l x 7%in

(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

@ Four l%in (3.7cm) squares

ConstructionNine-patch, ."" F1 I

MLx and match

Cut the followingo*) o

arf'




ConstructionServ the template

185b pieces

together.

Drunkarcl's Path, see E22I

Mix and match

Join the

pairs to tbrm

each half of

the block.

ffiffiffi remreryffiw

HK

@ S*amp Angel

Cut the following

fwfww@ Trvo 3%in (8cm) squares cut

into quarters diagonalll' to $iveeight triangles.

@ Trvo 3%in (Bcm) squares cut

into quarters dia!,onall1' to give

eig,ht triangles.

@ trvo 2'/oin (7.2cm) squarcs

cut in ha l l ' d iagona lh ' to g ive

tbur triangles.

@ Trvo 2'Ain (7.2cm) squares


four triangles.

@ One 2'/:in (6.2cm) square.

Etr

B I , O C K D I R E C T O R \ ' 9 9

Cut the ing

Q S i x 2 i n { . i c m ) s q u a r e s .

@ Ten 2 in ( 5cm ) squares .

@ F o u r 3 % x 2 i n


ConstructionFast Geese, ."" F3.l lFour-patch, r"" l]J-lNine-patch, ."" Fll

MLx and match

follow

fnw

ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, see

T- _-:-rour -it, sec L!:1_JNinc-patch, ."" Ft I

MLx and match

t;IL : l l

EsTl Rosie's @ ntoatingFavorite Diamond

EK@

Cut the following

I € f f i { W

A -

!y l \ \-o : / ' tn \ t .zcnt) squares

cut in halt' diagonall,v to give

tour triangles.

@ One 21/:in (6.2cm) squarc.4 . , .

cut in hali diagonalll,' to give

tbur triangles.

@ Tr,o 4% x 2%in

(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips .

ConstructionHalf-square Trian{les, r"" ENl,'our-patch,."" E5-l

NILx and match

ffimffiffi#+ffi@ffi

l O O B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y

uK

mKwffiffi ffi""::'ffi"''"

@ Friendship Name Chain


in half diagonally to give two

trian$les; you need one of them.

@ One 3%in (7 .7cm) square cut


triangles; you need one of them.

(D?) lwo Jxrn ( / . / cml squares


lbur triangles; you need three

of them., A , T

LU IWO J:^ln I / . /Cm ) SqUareS


four triangles; you need three

of them.

EK

Cut the following Construction

Fold the template piece in half

and mark the center with a

crease. Sew a pieced unit to

each side of the template piece.

aligning the center points with

the crease.

Mix and match

@ ei.eraft @ CtreckedCorner

Etr@

Cut the following

fw@ nive 2%in (S.Bcm) squares


ten tr ianglesi you need nine

of them.



trian$les; you need one of them

@ 1\"o 2%in (S.Bcm) squares


four trian$les; you need three

of them.

@ 1\ro 3%in (9.5cm) squares

cut in half diaf,onalll' to give

tbur triangles.

ConstructionHalf-square Triang,les, r"" E?IBird in the Air, r"" E10]Four-patch, ."" Fi-l

Mix and match

Cut the following

f @ge@ Six zin (5cm) squares

@ Six zin (5cm) squares

@ One 3f5in (B.7cm) square.

ConstructionFour-patch,."" Ei-l

Mi-x and match

w%&reffiffiwffiffi

@l Strength in Union Variation Eq3l Even Stripes @ CtrristmasTfee

trK

trK

N{ix and match

Cut the following

f , '@ Three 6' l x L%in

(16.2 x ,1.2cm) str ips.

@ Trvo 6% x l%in

(16.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.

ConstrrrctionStr ipes,."" Fgl

NILx and match

B L O C K D I R E C T O R l ' I O 1

Cut the following

fwf @f@ O n e 4 % x 2 % i n

(11.2 x 6.2cm) str ip.

@ One 4% x 2%in

(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .

@ One 4% x 2%in

(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .

@ Six z%in (6.2cm) squares

@ Two 6% x l%in

(16 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

ConstructionFast Geese, r"" F34lStripes, ."" F9l

match

trtr@

Cut the followinA'twO Eight 2in (Scm) squares.

@ Four 2Xin (5.8cm) squ.rres

cut in half dia{,onall1' to give

eight triangles.


cut in halt' diagonalll. to liveeight triangles.

ConstmctionHalt'-squzrre Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch, ."" Ei-l

Mix and

roffiffiwt@ffi &w

r @ * o P

lrxl Courthouse Steps

following

@ One 2in (5cm) square

@ 1 w o 2 x I ' l i n(5 x 3 .1cm) s t r ips .

@ Tu.o 3)/: x l,/+in

(8 .7 x 3 . l cm) s t r ips .

@ Trvo 3'/ x |'/+in


@ T w o 5 x l % i n(12. ' l x 3.1cm) str ips.

@ T w o 5 x 1 % i n(12.,1 x 3.1cm) str ips.

@ Tno 6'l x l'lin

(16 .2 x 3 . l cm) s t r ips .

Constmction

Cut thei i lo @; r j j r i

1 0 2 R t . a ) ( . t i D T I ( t c T ( ) R ]

CONSTRUCTIO\ GTIDEI,INES

Utr E

K

tr r l

T

ff:::1"":::i","

Continue adding

matching strips

to opposite sides

Quick tipInstead of cutting the strips to

length beibre piecing. add them

to the block and trim them level

l.ith the edges each time. [Iake

surc -you keep the edges squzrre.

i.isides oi the center square

Scrv the shortest

strips to opposite

3ii:'::;i:-" w{#mlc EbK$ffi@ %#;bGf oppositesides

Exl Sashed [q7-] Grandmother'sTfiangles Corner

trK

Cut the following

G.: / , :1 . \7 \ , I?- -

A .! j / f our l / i tn { .1 . /L 'n l I S( lu i l fes .

@ Four 1% x I'lin

(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .

@ 1r,o 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares

cut in half cliagonalll' to givc

foLu triangles.

@ Trvo 2t/"in (7.2cm) squares

cut in halt cliagonalll'to {,ivetbur triangles.

ConstructionIIalt'-square Triangles. ."" E7lFour-patch, r"" E3 INine-patch,."" F1.]

Cut the following

.,....@fM@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.

@ One, l%in ( l2cm) square cu t

in halt diagonalll'to give tu'o

triangles; 1'ou neecl one of them.

@ Trvo LY. x2%in

(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips .

@ One L'A|n (1,2cm) square cut

in half diagonalll' to give two

triangles: 1'ou need one ot' them.

ConstrrrctionHalf'-square Triangles, r"" | 27]

liour-patch, ."" flTl

B L O C I i I ) I R E C T O R Y 1 O 3

Etr

Eqsl Corner in the Cabin

Cut the

S , t

Utr@

following'@,,r,,o*fnt

w ttE

;Xil -' - ' * r I

Cut the follorvinggl1\)dO ()

ffig@ Trvo 3%in (8.7crn) sqlrares

@ Four 3% x 2in

(8.7 x Scn.r) str ips.

@ tltght 2in (5cm) sqlrares.

ConstructionFast (]eese. r"" F3-11

, f-:-;-t_r orrr-parcll. sec Ll1_l

Mix and match

! Or re l in {Scm ) sqr ra rc .

@ One 3% x 2in

(8.7 x Scm) str ip.

@ C l n e 5 x 2 i n(12.,1 x 5cm) str ip.

@ Clne 6'l x 2in

(1(:.2 x 5cm) str ip.

@ O n e 2 i n ( 5 c n r ) s ( l u e r c .

@ One 3% x 2in

(8.7 x 5cm) str ip.A - \

t l l ( r n e J x l l l l

(72.1 x 5cm) str ip.

Constructionr - Se[i the t\\'o

"*il squares together.

Acld the shortest

light-colored strip.

placc in thc sarme l.a1'. mahirrg

sure that 1'ou maintain the

lighVdark balance.

Add the linal light-colored strip

\Iix and match IIix and

llqel Sixteen Eool Geese AroundSquares the Corner

Etr

Cut the follorving

of@ Eight 2in (5cm) squzrres

@ Eighr 2in (5cm) squares

Construction,\clcl the shortest l'our-patch, r"" f13lclarh-colored strip.

Serv the next

light- and

dark-colored

{ f r i n { i 1 1

i$

match

rcAFfiF rc ffi $@p,ew

kt'g

.: : . __

* \

Techniquesand Templates

In this chapter you will find a summary of the techniques needed to piece and

join the blocks in the directory. There are also su$6iestions on what equipment

and threads to use, as well as ideas for binding and quilting your finished piece.

Templates are provided for any curved pieces and difficult shapes required to

make the blocks.

r O5 TE( ]HN IQT IES . \ND TE I IP I , , \ T I ]S

trquipment,{ 11 vou need to start makin$ the blocks in this booh zrre a i'ex' sen'ing tools. Thc basic essentials are

il?scissors, needle, t'abric, zrnd threacl. Ilorvever, there erre other tools that have been clesi$neci to make

ouilters' lives easier.

sScissorsSharp tabric scissors for cutting

Iahr ics ( i t vou arc no t us ing a

rotarv clltter) and a small pair of

scissors for cuttin$ threads are

best. Keep a separate pair for

cutting paper and cardboard

or plastic for templates.

PinsDressmakin! pins are fine to use for quilting

Flat-headed (or f'los.cr-hcadcd) pins are

usetul for machine servin.{ bccause the

t'lat heacl does not catch uncler the tbot

if 1'ou sel. over the pin b1' mistake. Thin

appliqu6 pins are good lbr seu.ing curves,

*'here vou neecl to match the seams accuratelv

Needles for hand sewingBrrl a mixed packet to find the most

. comlbrtabie size tbr 1'ou. Longer needles

* are uselul n'l-ren bastin.q thc ierl'crs of

a quilt together, and "bcts'ccns" (spccizrl

quilting needles) czrn be used for har-rd quilting

Safetl'pinsThese can be used to hold the la-vers ot' a quilt

together readl' tbr quilting, and arc most useful if 1'ou

are machine quilting because basting threads can get

caught on the tbot of tl-re machine as vou sew.

t

\\-.- ' , \

-Y

.?)

Needles formachine sewing -l

Quilting needles havc thc

sharpest point, brlt a uniYersal

n e e c U e i r r s i z e l U o r 1 2 f l ' S t - \

70 or B0 (European)-can also

be usecl. Ahval's start a new project

\\.ith a ne\\'needle; it is a small expense

Thread d. ..tFor piecing, use cotton servin$ thread il'1'ou are

*f rs inp cor ron tahr ics . Sonr t .c r r i l re rs nse a tannc

€ .3

or sand color rvhatever the color of the fabric, ,# Gbut if 1'our quilt is all blues, for example. 1'ou

Gcould use blue thread. The thread should not be "fii*&- Emvisihle on thc finishcd quilt top. Quilting thread is

ffi$#"used lbr hand or machine quilting and is heavier than

%*,stzrndard sel'in! thread. It is available in variegated as V'!'r/

1.e11 as plain colors. f)ecorative threads are also available.

I tQLT IPUET-T 107

Iron and boardUse a llat iron \\.ithout

steam rvhile piecing the

hlocks, hecause ste i rm crn

make it easier to distort bias seams.

\bu mal' also tind it usei'ul to kecp a

small cut'n'press board b1' the serving machine to

sa\re vou lrom too much getting up and dorvn r.r.hen

-you are sewing. \Vhen the blocks are finished, steam

betbre joining them togcther.

-Ft-. ! , : r - i : = l - i

RulerAs thc blocks in this book are small, 1'ou onll'

need smzlll rulers. A .l x 1.lin rulcr is ideal for * t , : : , , i |

Rotary cutterRotarv cutters come in all shapes and sizes. Trv

to find one in the store that is not in a pachet so

that )'ou can hold it and see u'hat it I'eels like in

1'our hand; somc ma,y be morc comfortable than

cutting strips because it is lon$ enoush

to cut through a tat quartcr u.hen

folded ar-rd l'ide enou€h lbr most of thc

pieces used in the blocks. Other s izes,

such as small squares-2%in,3%in, and so on-are useful lbr

trimming units to sizc, plus a 6%in square for checking rhe iinished

blocks. If 1'ou have a choice ot' rulers. choose one rvith .15- and

60-degree marldn!,s lbr cutting anglcd pieces. Look also zrt the lines

on the ruler; manv are marked on both sides, one clarh ancl one light,

rvhich is uscful ibr rcading the nteasurements on clitlcrcnt colore.l

thbrics. There arc also turnaround rulers that give inchcs in bold

<rn one side and %in measuremcnts in bold on the reverse. Nletric

versions of manv sizes are also available.

Sewing rnachineA simple machine that does straight stitch is all that is necessarl',

but a needle-dorvn function is usetirl lbr some of the inset seams and

curved pieces because it enables 1'ou to rvork more slorvly and stop

to adjust the fabric. If 1'ou l.ill be quiltir.rg b11 l :__

machine, look t'or plentv of space betr.een

the needle and the bodl' of the machine,

because this is l.l-rere vou l.ill have the

quilt gathered up as ).ou stitch-the

more room there is, the better.

Battin$Also knorvn as rvadding. this is the padded lal'er betrveen the quilt

top and backing fabric. It can be purchascd b1' the 1'ard or

meter. or in Dre-cut sizes such as trvin bed or crib

size. Be$inners ma1. find it easier to u.ork

rvith thinner batting. Thick polvcster batting

can be used for makinS tiecl quilts, giving

them zl put'tier appearancc.

: . r : : 1 : 1- , - , - ; - - , - , : ' - : i : ;* , + : - i . ' . . . . + . - t . . . . . . . - . 1 . . . . : . . : . . . . j . 9 . . : .

. , ; * ; l : , , , i - t :; i : : l i . i . i ; ,

press thcm

c,s* :lT:,:T:H:,11i:I iJ"t"llffi,,,1t "0

Self-healing cutting rnatBu.v the lar$est mat 1.ou have room for.

If 1'ou have to move your f'abric to finish

a cut, there is a chance that von rvill not

cut straight. Only use a rotarl'cutter on

a sclt-hcaling mat, not on another surface,

because the cutter rvill damage the surface and the blade

Turntabler\ turntable is useful if 1'ou are cutting

large pieces and trimmin!, them to size,

because vou can just spin the turntable

arouncl to cut each side without havin€

to picli i-rp and rnove the pieces. This

hclps to irnprovc accuracY.

r"ir

t:,'

1 0 8 T E C H N I Q I ] E S A N D T E \ I P L ; \ T E S

Cutting F'abrics

1;l.ou can cut the pieces of fabric for 1'our blocks using scissors, but rotary cutting is a lot quicker and

L easier. Rotar-v cutters can be used to cut through two or more ia1'ers ot' fabric at one time. Left-handed

people ma1' find it easier to hold this book to a mirror to see the hand positions. See page 11(r for cutting

pieces using templates.

Strips

Position the fabric and ruler on the

cutting mat.

Guide the rotar: 'cutter alonSi the rulcr

to cut the fabric into strips.

1 Fold thc t : rhr ic i l needed soI

I t ha t i t a l l i i t s on t he cu t t i ng

mat. Position one of the

horizontal lines on the ruler

along the fold, then position

the vertical line markin! the

required rviclth oI the strips on

the left-hand side of the tabric.

Ilold the ruler in place firml,v

and, il 'possible, have one iinger

off the ruler on the fabric or

board. This helps to stabilize

the ruler and 1'ou are less likel1'

to push it out oi position.

1\ \ ' i th the hlacle r ight against',

&the ruler and otT the edge of

the tabric, start cutting awa--v

from l'ou; never cut tou'ard

1'ou ibr safetl' reasons.

Cut along one dia$onal of a square to

produce tlo hall-square trianglcs.

Cut along both diagonals to produce

tbur quarter-square triangles.

Triangles

1 To cut a hall'-square triangle, cut squares of the required size and

I cut along one t l iagonal to prot luce tso tr iangles.

I For quarter-square trianf,les, cut the squares alon!, both diagonals

&to give four small triangles.

-;."-r.l.A l , t lDquares anc rectangresTo cut strips into squares or rectangles, leave them lblded. Position the t'abric and align the ruler in the

same wav as before to cut across the fabric in the opposite direction. If "vou

are using a turntable, you can

simpl-v spin the board around rather than reposition the fabric.

Using a turntable to cut strips into

squares and rectangles saves time.

Angles

1 To cut strips of fabric at an angle (only 45-degree angles are

I required lbr the blocks in this book), align the 4S-degree lineon the ruler with the bottom edAe of the fabric and cut as usual.

/) Some quilters find it helpful to make a paper templare and attachL it with transparent tape to the ruler to remind them of rvhat thetinished piece should look like. This avoids the common problem oftrimming the rvrong end, or the wron€ angle. You can also buy smallbrightly colored strips that temporaril,v attach to the ruler to dothe same job.

Align the ruler at rhe required angleand cut diagonall.v.

C U T T I N G F A B R I C S I 0 9

Attaching a paper template to the rulermav help you avoid making mistakes.

Fabric grainFabrics are made bv r.r'eaving lengthwise and crosswise threads

together. Fabric therefbre has trvo straight grains, rvhere thesethreads run parallel to or at right angles to the selvage (the

finished edge). $rhen cutring patches, orient them so rhat thestraight grains rvill run verticallv and horizontallv through theblocks. The bias grain of the fabric-that is, the diagonal grain

that runs at a 4S-degree angle to the selr'age-is more stretchv

than the straight grains. \Vhen possible, avoid curting pieces

Crosswise Arain

$'ith seams on the bias $rain, because it has a tendency tostretch and clistort the blocks. Horvever, man,v blocks and piecedunits require bias seams (half-square triangles, for example)and these should be sewn slou'ly to avoid distorting the pieces.Blocks that include diamonds will have at least two sides onthe bias grain. Avoid having bias edges on the outside edgesof blocks because it makes the quilt harder to assemble rvell.

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1 1 O T E C H N I Q L I E S I N D T E } I P L A T E S

Piecing Techniquespllocks can be seun bv hand or machine, but machine servin$ is much faster. Use small. evenil'spaced

I)running stitches u'hen serving bv hand; use a straight running stitch for machine serving, setting the

stitch lenAth to betr,r.een 9 and 12 stitches per inch (2.5cm).

ffi %/.)Join the ror'vs together, matching and pinnin$ the seams

&if necessarl', then press the finished block.

Regular shapes

La!' out thc pieces in thc

correct order.

1 Lav ou r t he p i eces i n t he co r rec rt

I pos i t i ons and j o i n r hem i n to r oss .

Start b.v placing the first trvo units ri$ht

sides together and serl. r'ith a %in (6mm)

seam allowance. Keep adding pieces until

1'ou have completed each rolr'. Press the

seams (see box).

.loin the pieces into rows, then join the rorvs together

Chain piecingChain piecing is a rval'of ser,ving identical pieces quickll'. Place the first pair under the machine foot and

start se\dng. \Vhen you reach the end of the seam, instead of liftlng the presser foot, simplf ieed the next

pair of pieces into the space and continue se$ing. You 1,i11 sew across a small gap and then the i'eed dogs

rvill pick up the fabric of the nerv pieces. Cut the thread to separate the pieces rvhen .vou have finishec.

Once 1'ou become proficient, 1'ou need hardl.v siorv dou'n at all. This method also saves a lot of thread.

Quick tipTo make lots of trvo- or

three-patch square or

rectan$ular units more

eas i l v and qu ick l r ' . ses lon$

strips of fabric together and

then cu t in ro segments o f

For speed, join strips together and the required size

then (u r t hcm to t l t e r equ i r cd s i ze .

Feed pieces through the machinc

closel)'together and then cut the

thread to scparate them.

Inset seams

-l Insct seams have one piece that has to be stitched into an angle

I tormed bv other pieces; thel' cannot be seu,n in a straigl-rt linc.

Ilark the seam allorvances at the corner points w'ith a clot. Serv the

first tu'o pieces togiether, stopping at the dots (if 1'ou continue to

the edges of the t'abric, 1'ou x'ill not be able to add the inset piece).

AClip the corner of the inset piece almost as t'ar as the seam,&allorvance; this rvill help 1'ou to pivot the pieces rvhen sex.ing,,

and the t'abric is more lihel1'to pucker if the allolance is not clipped.

Place the pieces right sides together with the inset section on top.

Start at one edge and selr'to the next dot. Leave the needle in the

fabric, raise the presser foot, and pivot the fabric so that the next

trvo dots line up, then pin and complete the se*'inS.

trlark the seam allorvances at each

con ler o i the p ieces r r i t h r c jo t .

Sel from dot to dot, pivoting the

labric around the needle rvhen 1'ouare readv to serv t]re next sealr.

P I E C I N G T E C H \ I Q t ] E S 1 1 I

Curved seams

1 Although some quilters clip the setrm allorvances rvhen servingI

-Lcun'es, this cen rveaken the block and is unnecessarl'tbr the

gentle cllrves rcquired in this booh. Xlarh the center of both cun'es

bv folding ancl pinching a small crease at the edSe ot' the fabric.

lPin together the ollter eclges, midpoint, and regular intervals in

4;betrveen. rvith the concave section on top. Insert the pins at a

ri[ht anfle to the seam so that ]'ou can pull them out at the last

moment n.hen ser,ing; it is much harder to pin alon$ the seam line

on a cun'e. Starting at one ed6ie, slon,l1' serv the seam, pulling the top

fabric into place as )'ou go; use a smaller stitch than usual. \\' 'here

there is more than one cun'e. start \\'ith the smallest and continue

adding the remaining curved pieces until the block is complete.

Fold and crease thc tabric to mark the

center points of the cun ed ed$es.

l ' in the cun'ecl cdges togethcr.

inscrting the pins at right angles.

\ \ }en 1 uu sc \ \ ' thc s (an l . t l t c p i r ts c rn

be removed easil l ' at the last moment

Pressin$ seams\Vhen all the pieces are joined into rorvs, press the seam allon.ances on the tjrst rorv to the right, on the

second rou. to the left, and so on dorvn the lrlock. It 1'ou press them all to the same side, 1'ou rvill get a

bump of seam allou,ances on one sicle oi the seam rvhen -vou sew the rorvs together. \Vhere blocks start

\\.ith a central point. such as lo$ cabin designs, it is best to press the seams ax'av from the center each

time. For curved pieces, the fabric l'i l l lie ilatter if you press the seams to\\'ard the outside of the block.

If 1'our fabric is verl' pale, )'ou ma)' want to press torvard the darkest fabric.If using a pale iabric, press the

seams toward the darker iabric

lvhere possible.

1 1 2 T E C H N I Q L I E S , \ N D T E [ I P L , \ T E S

Improving Accurlcyn accurate seam allorvance is important because, if it is uneven, the units of the block rvill not meet

up neatl-v and -your blocks may be of uner.en sizes. Here are a ferv ideas lbr improving vour accurac-y

Seam allowances

1 The i irsr srep to improvingI

I accuracy is to rest vour

serm al losance. Cut four

o ' / - x 2 in (1o .2 r Scm) s t r ips

of fabric from trvo or more

different colors. Selv the strips

together along the long edges,

alternating the colors. Press

all the seam allorvances in one

direction and lay the block on

a cutting board.

fl \\'ith a square ruler,

4.,r measure the rvidth of all the

strips. The outer two that have

only lost one seam allou.ance

should measure 7%in (4.2cm),

and the inner strips that have

lost both seam allorvances

should measure L%in (3.7cm).

Next, check that the ends of the

strips are as accurate as the

middles. It is common to slope

off at the be{,inninf, and end of a seam. One rval' of preventing this is

to start and stop stitching on a small scrap of fabric and feed your

material through, aligning it with the %in (6mm) foot of the machine.

Sew strips of equal rvidth together,

alternating the colors. and press the

seam allorvances in one directiorr.

trlcasure the top, niddle, and bottom

of the strips to check thel'are equal.

Quick tipIf -vou do not have a %in (6mm) foot, mark the measurement

on the bed of the serving machine. Place the edge of a ruler

precisell. under the needle and stick some tape exactly

%in (6mm) to the right. If -vou pile up three of four layers

ot tape, it rvill give a nice edge to rvork to.

Use a ruler and tape to mark the bed of 1'our ses'ing machine %in (6mm)

to the ripht of the needle to indicate an accurate seam allorvancc.

Cut larger squares than required, sew

together on either side of the dia$onal

then cut alon{, the dia$onal, open out,

and trim to the correct size.

Do the same to make accurate quarter-

square triangles, sewing on either side

oi both diagonals, and then cutting and

trimming to size.

Half- and quarter-square triangles

1 The most accurate method is to add %in (3mm) to the cut size of

I sq.rares specified. Place the squares right sides together, drarv a

diagonal line on the reverse of one of the thbrics, and serv %in (6mm)

either side of the line. Cut apart on the line and press open. Place

the pieced squares on your cutting board and, using a small square

ruler, trim to the required size. Place the 4S-degree line on the ruler

alonf, the dia$onal seam to ensure that you are trimmin$ accurately

to a square.

f)You can use the same method rvith quarter-square triangles,

L crtting the initial squares %in (3mm) larger as before and then

trimming the finished pieced squares.

Quick tipIt is rvorth comparing the markings on your rulers. There

are several makes and some have lvider markin$s than

others. You might tind that cutting to one side or other

of the line makes -vour rvork more accurate.

F ast corners

-l Fast corners can he used fbr snorvball blocks and fl-v-ing geese

I units. For these, cut a square and place it right sides toSether

on the required corner. Serv just one thread's rvidth arvay from the

diaf,onal in the direction of the corner.

,r}Fold back and press the square tolvard the corner. The thread's

&rvidth allowance means that it should exactl.v match the edges of

the corner. Cut awav the excess fabric from the back.

Serv a square to the required corner,

a thread's rvidth closer to the corner

than the diagonal.

I \ I P R O Y I N G ' \ C C U R , \ C \ - 1 I 3

Fold back th" .qru." urd pl* ,or""..1the corner, then trim the excess labricirom the back.

Templates\\'hen lvorking lvith templates, \'ou may find it reassuring to allow a

%in (72mm) seam allorvance on the edge of the block and then trim

to fit atter the block is complete. Do not use this satety margin to

allow sloppy piecing; "vou are still aiming for accuracy. After a rvhile,

vou will not I'eel the need for this extra allorvance; 1'ou rvill be able

to piece perfectly all the time.

UnpickingUnless it is unavoidable, do not unpick blocks. If you have made

a mistake, cut new pieces and put the mistake onto .vour spare

pieces pile. If you unpick the seam, .vou weaken and distort the

fabrics. If 1'ou have sewn a whole block together rvrongl-'-, it might

be a nerv r.ariation-that could rvell be horv manv oriAinal blocks

rvere develooed.

r 1 4 T E C I I N I Q L T E S A N D T E N I P L I \ T E S

Completing the QuiltiecinS the finished blocks together is no more complicated than piecing a basic nine-patch block

The only dift'erence is that the pieces are slightl"v larger and -l'ou ma)'have a i'erv more of them.

The quilt top then needs to be sandrviched r.ith battin€ and backing i'abric, and the lavers quilted together.

Joiningthe blocksIf ,vou have a complicated

arrangement, pin the blocks in

position onto a backing sheet.

Check the arrangement

carelu l lv l i t is berter to d iscover

norv that a block needs rotating

than aiter the quilt top is pieced

together. A Polaroid or digital photo ma-v also help -vou to anaiyze

the arrangement. \\rhen )'ou are satisiied, unpin the blocks t'rom the

backin! sheet. Pin and then serv them into rows, pressin$ the seam

allou,ances in alternate directions on each ron., and then join the

rorvs together unt i l vou have one piece. Serv the blocks together in rol s, then join the rorvs to complete the quilt top

Pin the blochs together

Preparing the laversJoin together suff'icient fabric to make a piece of backing, allon'ing 2in (5cm) larger all around

for a larSe quilt top or 1in (2.5cm) for a small quilt top or pillorv. Press the quilt top and remove

stray threads. Lav the backing right side dorvn onto a i'lat, clean surface. Spread the batting on

top, smoothing it bv hand to remove creases if necessary. Float the quilt top right side up onto

the batting. Starting from the center, pin the three la-vers together. Use dressmaking pins if ,vou

will be basting and hand quilting the quilt, but use safet.v pins if .vou will be machine quilting it.

Place the pins or basting stitches close enough together so that r-ou cannot place your hand on

the quilt without touchinS a pin or stitch.Basted lavers. Pinned lavcrs

r r | . 1 , .Hand quilting

This is commonl.v a runnin$ stitch but can be backstitch or a

decoratir.e stitch, such as French knots or chain stitch. Be$in

quiltin$ in the center and lvork outr'vard; that r.va1'you can smooth

creases toward the edges of the qullt top it' necessary'. Start b1'

stitching through all three lavers, pulling the knot at the end of the

thread into the batting la-ver. Continue se\\'ing the design of 1'our

choice, usin$ a rockin$ motion to collect two or more stitches onto

the needle at once. LTse a thimble to push the needle through the

la1'ers. \Vorkin! in a hoop suits some people; tr-v it and see. Remove

the quilt t'rom the hoop to avoid leavin! permanent creases l-henever

l'ou stop lbr a break (even if 1'ou only think 1'ou rvill be five minutes).

Use a rockino motion to collect two or mtire stitches orlto the needle at once

Machine quilting

c o - \ l t , t _ F _ T t - \ ( ; T I I E Q t ' t L T I 1 5

{ There are t\ \o str ' les otIl mach ine qu i l t i ng . The I ' i r s t

is rvith the feed dogs up and a

foot on the machine that can

be used to quilt in straight

or slightll 'curved lines. For

beginners, quilting a line

parallel to but not in the seam

line is easiest because vou can

put )'our machine lbot agzrinst

the seam and tbllorv this as a

guide. r\s l.ith hand quilting,

alr.a)'s start in the center and

rvork outlvard.

nlThc second method is i ree-

d,.r motion quilting, lvith the

feed dogs dorvn and letting I'our

hands guide the quilt to produce

the pattern.

L-se seam lines as a guide for se\yingstraiSht l ines oI machine quilt ing.

Lou'er the teed dogs anci use 1-ourhands to guide the quilt beneath the

needle in the required desi$n.

Tie the la1'ers together l'ith decorative

knots instead of sewing them.

Quick tipFor a real utilitl ' quilt,

just tie the three la1'ers

together r.ith thread

at inter\rals; the knots

can be a decorative

feature on the iiont

or the back.

1 1 6 T E C H N I O U E S A N D T E t r I P L I T E S

Templateslleveral blocks in rhis book require pieces that are difficult to cut using standard measurements,\L)so full-size drawings are provided here so that )'ou can make templates. Note that these drarvings

do not include a %in (6mm) seam allowance.

Making templatesYou can make templates rvith or without a seam allou'ance added.

To make templates rvithout a seam allorvance, trace the required

shapes onto 6ireaseproof paper and glue them onto cardboard. If you

have template plastic, you can drau'directly onto this, tracin$ from

the page. Cut out exactl--v on the line with scissors or a sharp craft

knife. Use the same process to make templates that include a seam

allorvance, but add the seam allorvance to the drarvings in this book

before tracing them. Photocopy the drawin$s if you do not wish

to mark the book.

A . / r luutung taDrrcPlace the templates onto the rvrong side of the fabric and draw

around them with short, stroking lines. Tryinf not to drag the fabric,

continue off the end of an1' points to $ive sharp, accurate points.

Remember to add a seam allorvance if -vou have not already added it

to the templates. Cut out with a rotary cutter or scissors.

All drarvings are

1009/o and without

seam allowances.

TEMPLATES 1 I 7

All drawings are

1OO96 and without

seam allowances.

8Oa

1 1 8 T E C I I N I Q U E S r \ N D T E \ ' l P L A T E S

All drawings are

100% and without

seam alloi\ ances.

54d

r2b+

122a

185a

TEI , {PLATES 1 I 9

Al1 drarvings are

1007o and without

seam allowances.

54c

r 20 TDCHNIQUES AND TE I , {PLATES

90b

All drawings are

100% and without

seam allowances.

TEN'IPLATES T 21

All drawings are

100% and without

seam allorvances. 96c

1 2 2

F'abric Resource Directorya 1 flren L-rcrrting thc blocks in this booh, colors ancl patterns u'ere chosen tiorn zr p:rlette of 100 tabrics.t 8 , ,B X II.r. is rr list of the actual fabrics used, specil'r.ing the manufzlcturer's name, details of the fabric

ran!,e ancl m:rnufacturer's codes, plus the leierence number of the blochs that feature thc tabric. ,\11 thc

iabrics are 100 pcrcent cotton. Refer to page 128 lbr a selection of tirbric sup;rliers.

\Yhite: Brvzrn Taphouse, Nature's

Xloods, \ \ 'hi te 1 (blocks 31.82,

1 3 1 , 1 5 9 )

White srvirls: trlakol'er. \\'hite on

\\rhite Pattern (blocks 33,37. 13(r,

1 5 9 , 1 6 5 . 1 7 7 )

\\'llite rvith grav mist: Classic

Cot tons , 53171, P .5751. C81T

(b locks 75 ,97 . 105, 159. 166.

791,196)

'l::,1:...,.,,,:tt,: (lreen shells: (llassic Cottons,

1:., ,11,. '1:: 53296, P5461, C'I70T (blochs :17,

1 1 0 , i 3 3 , 1 9 9 )

Light green: Br1'an Taphouse.

Naturc's \Ioods. Nlelon 37 (blocks

19. 22 , 68 , 78 , 102. 121, 157)

Green gingharn: Nlichael \liller

lizlbrics, Crib Chech, Green, CB86

(blocks 7, 6t i , 115. 120. 163. 1i)3)

Tropical lirne: Brvan -laphousc.

Nature's Xloods, Tropical Lime .19

( b l o c k s 1 , 5 5 , 6 ' 1 , 7 5 , 8 0 , 8 2 .

87 . 12 ' { )

Green spriSs: Classic Cottons,

53171. P559.1, C6.lT (blocks 3.5,

47 , 7 {J , 113, 126, 1u9, 19 .1)

Green blossorns: Ebor Fabrics,

I{1'clrangea l3lossom, Green.

LH3011-3 (blocks 34, 7c), 113,

l 5 u . 1 8 9 )

1 3 7 , 1 s 7 )

Textured turquoise: Classic

Cottons, 532c)6, P5892, C52

(b locks 28 .37 . -18 . 60 , 97 , 116,

159. 165, 180)

Thrquoise triangles: Classic

Cottons. S3,116, P7082. C5

(b locks 57 , 60 , 76 , 96 , 117, 125,

13 .1 , 153)

Turquoise vines: Nlichael Xliller

Fabrics, \:ine IIearts, Tulquoise.

C1190 (b locks .1 , -12 , 5 ,1 , 59 , 109.

1 1 1 . 1 8 7 , 1 9 2 )

Blue florver patch: Xlakol'er,

Siam, .113 BT (blocks 10, 21, 30,

116. 156, 186)

5 0 , 5 . 1 , 5 9 , 1 1 8 . 1 2 5 . 1 5 6 )

Light blue spral-: Xlakoler,

Spral'time, 2{100 T32 (blocks 8,

12 . 60 . l I1 . 116, 13 :1 , 1 :15 , 1 .50 .

180, 191. 195)

ffiffil;s : i .A^ : " l ' l o ra l h l uc : N lak , , r r e r . S i en r . l " l u r r r l

:q;{6 't 'rail. Jrq BT (hlocks .r2. . iJ. r{().

9-* t€. , i I lH, l+ . r . lHr , . 1u1.1

llarbled Sreen: Nlichael N{iiler .1.11r*.,..: Skv blue rvith lightning strealis:

Fabrics, Krystal. Dark Green ..,,..:a.., ' Pert'ect Occasions, Summer Sk1-.

(blocks 3,1, 153, 163, 1S0, 194) r: : . ' " : :- ' ." i 1003269 (blocks 4S, 69, 139)

3:i{'.trg Floral green: Rorvan, ()azaniaAL.;$jS:.i

mF f r Le : r i r ' . G t t JLF (h l oe l t s r r . l q . 7o .

g R . h 7 h . l o l . l l l , 1 2 8 , l 8 r l )

Geometric blues: Xlakou'er. Hazl' blue: \Voodro*' Studios,

\riennur Trian{,les (blochs 111. 117. '

Colorplal., Turquoise (blocks 23.

Hazl' lime: \Voodrox' Studios,

Colorplal', Lime (]reen (blochs .12,

5c) , 78 , 1 .11 , 158, 162, 1 f t2 )

; . Textured l ight hlue: Clessic

(b locks 52 . 57 , I 17 , 129, 1e2)

Blue checks: \Vinborne Fabrics,

Babv Check, Nlint, F3089 067

(blocks 50, 57, 81, 88, 148, 180)

Blue forget-rne-nots: Classic

Cottons, 53171, P5.120, C22T

(blocks 1I, 97, 105, 1.10.

1 5 1 , 1 8 0 )

Powder blue: Bryan Taphouse,

Nature's Nloods, Turquoise 34

(blocks 30, 38, 57, 60, 77, B9,

103, 104, 11 .1 , 16 ,1)

Blue pansies: Classic Cottons,

53296, P5387, C29T (blocks 28,

5 7 , 9 6 , 1 5 0 , 1 5 3 , 1 6 5 , 1 8 0 )

Blue vines: Fabri-Quilt. Inc.,

Earth \\rind and Fire (blocks 97,

107, 137, 151)

llistr trlue: Erlanger, Better

Than Basics (blocks 109, 111,

148, 165, 187)

Starrv night blue: Iloda Fabrics,

Rainbow Stars, Blue (blocks 21,

42 ,50 ,54 , 109, 771, I92)

Darh blue spral': Ilakorver,

Spral'time, 2800 B05 (blocks 2,

57 , 111, 136, 159)

Dark blue: Bryan Taphouse,

Nature's lloods, Blue 67 (blocks

42, 51 , 59 , 75 , [J2 ,87 , 150)

Psychedelic blue: \Voodros,

Studios, trlillefiori Paperrveif,hts

(blocks 23, 83, 112, 150,

156, 162)

Indigo spray: Ilakorver,

Spraytime, 2800 B0[J (blocks 21,

5 0 , 6 9 , 1 0 7 , 1 1 6 , 1 3 9 . 1 5 1 , 1 8 6 )

Textured darl i hlue: Clessic

Cottons, 52071, P29.18, C23D

(b locks 57 , 60 ,96 , 10 ;1 , 114, 129,

1 8 7 , 1 9 1 , 1 9 5 )

Blue and gold pansies: Ilakorver,

Pansl' (blocks 2, 30, 52. 7 4, L)6,

99 , 14s)

Gold swirls on broln: I{akolver,

Deco Oval Srvirl (blocks 6, 67,

100, 180, 197)

Textured brown: Classic Cottons,

53296, P5892, C42 (blocks 6,20,

fr4, 173, 184)

Brorvn vines: Classic Cottons,

53294, P5550, C96T (blocks 68,

86, 108, 723, L27, 112, 151)

Gold speckle: I loda l"abrics.

Thimbleberries, Quilt Club

Collection, Gold Speckle, F5003-1

(blocks 66, 70, 100, 152, 200)

F I \ B R I C R E S O U R C E D I R E C T O R Y 1 2 3

Gnld florvers: trIoda Fabrics,

Florver on Gold, 17033 12 (blocks

73, 81 , 92 , 123, 154, 170)

Checkered {,old: Benartex,

Happv Holiclar ' . Sleigh Crossings.

Gold, 5380, C30 (blocks 19,72,

79, 169)

Starn' gold: N'Ioda Fabrics,

Bitterslveet and Boo, Stars on

Gold , 17032 12 (b locks 20 ,67 ,93 ,

99 , 154, 1 t i9 , 190, 197)

Golden curls: Classic Cottons,

53296, P5963, C44 (blocks 9, 58,

119, 130, 183, 200)

Berries on gold: trIoda Fabrics,

Thimbleberries, Berry Patch, 4866

C 7 ( b l o c k s 7 , 5 1 , 6 8 , 1 0 8 , 1 7 3 ,

18,1, 189)

Gold rvith holll': Benartex,

l lapp t I lo l iday . Jo l l v Ho l ly . So l t

Gold, 5381, C33 (blocks 49,79,

1 7 5 , 1 8 9 )

Yellorv rose swag: N{oda Fabrics,

Ginfham Rose, 3 Sisters, Yellorv

Stripe, F3703-14 (blocks 3, 35,

86 , 126, 130)

Golden roses: Anbo Textiles,

Tudor Garden, Rose Gold,

F173-190 (blocks 2, 67, 93,

108, 142, 152)

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1 2 4 F A B R I C R E S O U R C E D I R E C T O R \

Cream zi{za{s: NIoda Fabrics,

Colombia River, 7966 11 (blocks

5 3 , 7 3 , 8 5 , 1 2 6 , 1 2 7 )

Cream florver patch: I{akower,

Trvo-Tone Petal, Cream, 030,1

(blocks 34, 100, 170, 183, 197)

Patterned cream: Timeless

Treasures, Ir.or"v Noel, F5426,

C2426 (b locks 26 , 30 , 44 ,67 ,84 ,

170, 195, 200)

Vanilla spatter: N{ichael lliller

Fabrics, Countertop Texture,

Vanil la, C239 (blocks 6,27,66,

96 , 138, 155, 195)

Lemon: Bryan Taphouse, Nature's

trIoods, Lemon 38 (blocks 3, 20,

sf l , 70, 90, 123, L54, 167)

Lemon stripes: ,\nbo Textiles,

Fine Lemon Stripes, 53000, C503

(b locks 13 ,45 , 173)

Banana -vellorv: Br.van Taphouse,

Nature's Moods, Banana Yellow 40

(blocks 77, 80, 82, 144, 168)

Yellow spray: Nlakower,

Spraytime, 2800 YOB (blocks 29,

75, 78, 83, 747 , 760, 768)

Gold spray: Makower, Spraytime,

2800 N06 (blocks 76,62,92, lOB,

160, 162, 168)

Gold leaves: Classic Cottons,

53281, P6383, C45T (blocks 12,

77, 39, 98, 747, 169, 777)

Orange sprigs: Classic Cottons,

53281, P'1388, C72T (blocks 65,

91 , 105, 769, r72)

Oran$e leaves: Classic Cottons,

53281, P6384, C74T (blocks 12,

t7 , 62 , 7 5 , 105, 727, 77 2)

Bright orange: Br1'an Taphouse,

Nature's l{oods, Orange 41 (blocks

5,87 , 147, 160, 168, 178)

Red gingham: trIichael N{iller

Fabrics, Crib Check, Red, C886

(b locks 33 ,94 , 95 , 115, 159, 179)

Pink spri$s: Classic Cottons,

53171, P559,1, C14T (blocks 11,

76 ,9 ,1 , 101, 105)

Apricot: Bryan Taphouse, Nature's

N,loods, Apricot 23 (blocks 43, 81,

94 ,132,133, 146, 164)

Psychedelic oran$e: Rowan,

FGO1RD 0304450 (blocks 12, 18,

39 , 64 ,87 , r2B,131, 176, 178)

Dotted red: Michael Miller

Fabrics, Pindot, Red, C1065

(blocks 37, 45, 55, 115, 160)

Red leaves: Classic Cottons,

S3296, P5589, C13T (blocks 4,.17 ,94 , 105, 106, 158, 162)

Red florver patch: Classic

Cottons, 53171, P5466, C76T

(blocks 16, 22, 65, 78, 91, 95,

10s , 179)

Bright red: Brvan Taphouse,

Nature's trIoods, Christmas Red 44

(blocks 31, ,10, 82,90. 112,767)

Red spral-: Nlakower, Spral'time,

2800 R04 (b locks 17 ,29 ,33 ,62 ,

83, 161, 193, 19.1)

llarbled red: tr{oda Fabrics,

Nlarbles, Turke,v Red, F6854

(b locks 3 ,49 , 78 ,94 , 105, 120,

l.26, 169)

Abstract orange: I'Iakorver,

Verona Abstract (blocks 27,93,

135, 175, 190)

llarbled ginger: Nloda Fabrics,

Ginger Nlarble, F7521-16 (blocks

6, 53 , 61 , 74 , 108, 119, 130, 154)

Ginger checks: Moda Fabrics,

Bittersweet and Boo, Ginger

Check, 17031 16 (blocks 13,73,

92, 138, 180)

Blue and cream diamonds:

Makower, Nile Nlosaic, 3804

(blocks 44, 67,85, 138, 155, 195)

Gray mosaic with stars: NIoda

Fabrics, Thimbleberries, Star

Grid, F5018-3 (blocks 10,90,L67,

184, 198)

- _4fui Floral pastels: Ehor Fabrics.rG*ff i Hvdrangea and Raspherrr ' ,rw . : . . ^ ^ ; . . , , ,7 i - l .HJOo / I l { r ( b l ocks J+ , I l J ,

Gray leaves: Classic Cottons,

53281, P6384, C84T (blocks 140,

159, 166, 198)

Blue-gra-v checkers: X'Ioda Fabrics,

Thimbleberries, Berry Patch, Blue

Diamonds, F4865 (blocks ,1, '11,

BB, 125, 153, 166, 195, 198)

Green f louer patch: Classic

Cottons, 53171, P5,166, C67T

(blocks 26, 35, 7 0, 7 2, 17 5,

r94, r99)

Black: Bryan Taphouse, Nature's

Xloods, Black 81 (blocks 18,31,

98 , 135, 164)

Nlulticolored scissors on black:

Nlichael I \ [ i l ler Fabrics, Scizzors.

Black, C2274 (blocks 5, 36, 39,

14.1, 164, 168)

Grape: Bryan Taphouse, Nature's

trIoods, Grape 62 (blocks 38, 78,

131, 147, 153, 178)

Violet vines: Classic Cottons,

53296, P5550, C31T (blocks 15,

46, 109, 129, 717, 186, 196)

Nlulticolored spots on purple:

Iloda Fabrics, tr{ulti Dot, Purple,

F9913-13 (blocks L2, 21, 39, 717,

1 ,28 , 177,181, 188)

Hazl' puryrle: \Voodrolv Studios,

Colorpla-v, Purple (blocks 8, 78,

102, 113, 147,756,171, 176, 188)

\riolet splash: Timeless Treasures,

Atlas X,{ulti, F3148, C3148 (blocks

28,46 , 56 , 113, 156, 186)

Purple circles: trIichael Nliller

l'abrics, Disco Dot, Violet, C91t)

(blocks 38, 149)

Hazl' lilac: \\bodrorv Studios,

Colorplay, Lilac (blocks 71, 118,

122, t19 ,177,796)

I . - A B R I C R E S O U R C D D I R E C T O R Y I 2 5

ti;:;:;1lltll:l1;t:1:t1t Baby pink: Brvan Taphouse,

:ir1l111ti1;11111l Nature's N,Ioods, Ice Pink 27

i:li:::::l:::.:rrrrrr:rr: (blocks 11, 21, 47 ,63, 81,

94 , 185)

Haz-v pink: \Voodrorv Studios,

Colorplal', Pink (blocks 15, 46, 56,

71 , 118, 728, t43 ,171, 185, 188)

Tlopical pink rvith butterflies:

Michael l,Iiller Fabrics, Tropical

Fizz,Pink, C2208 (blocks 1, 10,

6 3 , 6 1 , 1 , 2 4 , 7 8 2 )

N{arbled pink: tr{ichael I'Iiller

Fabrics, Krystal, Pink (blocks

25, 32 , 39 , 131, 141, L17, r7 r ,

181, 196)

\\'ide pastel stripes: I{ichael

N{iller Fabrics, Colorband, Pastel,

C1257 (b locks 1 .1 ,36 , 81 , 101,

103, 132, 164,177)

Thin pastel stripes: Nlichael X{iller

Fabrics. Penci l Str ipe. Turquoise,

C1003 (blocks 38, 104, 174, 195)

Nlulticolored mosaic: trIichael

Xliller Fabrics, Quilt, X{ulti, C2215

(b locks 5 , 55 , 77 ,82 , 168)

f f i s * {g:ri:: .1. :,f"::r,

1itllt:l11:l;.rl,lrl.,:ii Lilac: Bryan Taphouse,

.:::,',. \'Ioods, Lilac 29 (blocks

:.: . : : . . . . . : : : : : : . : : 60, 132, 153, 156)

Nature's

18 , 56 ,

722, I9B)

Pink leaves on cream: Classic

Cottons, 53281, P6387, C10T

( b l o c k s 1 5 , 1 6 , 2 5 , 6 5 , 1 0 3 , 1 0 5 ,

106, 113)

Rosebuds on cream: Iloda

Fabrics, Peach Roses on Cream

(blocks ,17, 103, 1.16, 1flts, 19{i)

Florver sprinlile on cream: r\nbo

Textiles, Pink Florver Sprinkle,

F6100-10 (blocks 43, 76, 133,

153, 198)

Roses on pink: J\ loda Fahrics,

Paris Flea trIarket, Pink Ribbon

Roses, F3726-16 (blocks 11, 110,

158, 161, 198)

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accuracv, improving 112-13, \ r r ( ias i le d /Aircraft 100Album Quilt flSAntique Tile 52Anvil 69Around the Bend 76Around the Trvist'18Arrorv ,10

,\rrol.head 61Aunt Dinah 93

D-fDbatt ing 107Barbara Frietschie 52Bird in the Air 7,1Birds in the Air 40Blockade 62blocks

for borders 20combining 11, 12, 13, 20-1

qu i l t lavouts 19 .22- . iconstruction 13

ioinin$ 11i lmaking sample 21size 12turning 12unpicking 113

Blue and Green 22Bonnie Scotsman 65Box in a Box 71Box of Treats 23Briar Tanlles 24Bright IIopes 5t)Broken Dishes .16

Building Blochs (r9

Brr.r.ard's Roost 79

CCah.ao Puzzle 62Card Trick 73

Caroline's Choice 55Carrie Nation Quilt 56Chain and Hourllass 72chain piecing 110Checked Corner 100Christnas Pi l lol '31Christmzrs Tree 101Classic Cun'es 69Cockscomb .18

c o l o r 1 0 . 1 6 - 1 7 ,Colorado Quilt 8.1Colorado Quilt \rariation .15

Comibrt Quilt 95computer programs, lbr design

1BCorner in the Cahin 103Corner Sashed (ieese 93Cotton Reel 78Cotton Reel Variation 91Counterpane 5'1Counterpane \rariation 9flCourthouse Steps 102Coxel"s Armv 9'1Crack Those Curves 31Cracker 50Crockett Cabin Quil t '17Crossecl Squares 90Cups and Saucers 56curved seams 111cutting

fabrics 108-9mat, self-healing 107

DDelax'zlre's Flagstone'19Dia!,onal Four-patch Chain 68Diagonal Stripc 6.1Diag,onal Stripes '11

Diamond Border B1Dian-rond Four-patch 39Diamond in the Square 66Double Ilourg,lass 65

Double Nlonhev \\'rench 59Double Quartet 49Double X 59Drunkard's Path 78Duck's Foot 89Dutchman's Puzzle 62

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Eccentric Star 5.5Eccentric Star \rariation 59Economl'41)Eight Triangles '15

Eight-pointed Star 53Endless Stair [J9Iinglish \Vedding Ring 96equipment 106-7Even Stripes 101

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tabric 1(.), 16-17buf ing 17 , 18cutt ing 108-9, 116designs 17grain 109quantities 1B_19resource clirectory' 122-5t1'pcs 17rvashinS belbre use 17

Fast Geese 82fat quarters 18Fivc-patch Star 91Floating Diamond 99l l ock o I ( iecse /J

Flv Foot 85F'lf ing Geese Variation [J7Flfing Squares \rariation 63Flving X 72Forest Paths 96Four- and Nine-patch B1I,'our Squares 75Four X 5.9Four X Quilt 57

Four X Yariation 9.1Four-patch 42l.'our-patch Chain 38Free Trade 50Friendship Name Chain 100

GGarden of llden 89Geese Around the Corner 103Geese in the Barn 28Goose Stripe 88Goose Tracks 96Grandma's Favorite 67Grandmother's Choice 39Grandmother's Choice Yariation

76Grandmother's Corner 102Grandmother's Cross 53Greek Cross 67

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Half-sashed Diamond 92Half-square Triangles,16Home Queen 58Hopscotch 85Hopscotch Variation .15

Hourglass I 57Hourglass II 58Ilourglass III 66Ilourglass Variation 38

r|.Improved Four-patch 60In the \Voodland 25Indian Hatchet 49Indiana Puzz\e 56inset seams 111Inverted \r 90iron 107

JJacks on Six ,51Johnnl'Around the Corner 95

KKaleidoscope 60King's Crolvn B0Itittl' Corner 76

LLarge Triang,les and Stripcs 83Log Cabin 90Long Checks 70Luckl 'Clover 51

M\Iemor-v 79\lille r's Daughter '{B

trIitered Corner 77Nloharvk Trail .11

Nlonaster.v \Vindorvs (r 1I'Iosaic 86IIr Roosevelt's Necktie (r3

Nneedles 106Nelson's \rictorl' .1-l

Nerv Album 60Nine-patch 54Nine-patch \rariation 88Northrvind 44

oOff-Center LoS Cabin 97Ohio Star 68Old Nfaid's Przzle 39Old \Vindmill 74

PPassion for Purple 33Ph i lade lph ie Pavemenr 97

Picket 86piecing techniques 1 10-11Pie Slices 98Pieced Star 85pins 106Pinrvheel ,15

Pinl'hecls '13

Plain Block 97pressin$ seams 111Propeller 73

C)<quilt

la1'outs 12, 19. 20, 22-35preparing la1'ers 1 14sample blochs 21testin$ design 21

quilting techniques 115

RRailroad 91Raspberrl. Ripple 26Red Cross 94Ribbon Star 43Right and Lelt 4iRoad to Oklahoma 53Roman Square,l2Roman Stripe 68Rosie's Favorite 99rotar) 'cutter 107rulers 107

SSam's Favorite 74

Sashed liour-patch 70

Sashcd Geese 95

Sashed Nine-patch 82

Sashed Surprise 34

Sashed Triangles 102

Sarvtooth Star 93

scissors 106

SEAMS

allorvances 1l 2cun'ed 111inse t 111matching 21pressing 111

serving machine 107Shooily 46Shoofl1, \''ariation 66Sickle 68Simple Florver 72Sister's Choice 81

Sixteen Squares 103shill level 13, 20Small Center Nine-patch 86Small Trian.qles and Stripes 83Snorvball 38Spider 57Spinning Tops Yariation ,13

Spool 52Spring Pillorv 30Squares and Pinwheels 42Squares and Stripe 6,1Star Boxcs 32Star Szrmpier J5Star X 92Starq. Night 98Steeplechzrse 67Steps to the Altar 6rlStrength in Llr-rion Variation 101Stripes 70Summer Pi l los'30br ln lmer bK\ ' / /

Sunrise 27Sunrisc Sunset 55Sl.amp '\n.{el 99svmbols 1J, 20

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Tam's Patch 77techniques

ibr completing qui l t 114-15tbr improving accLrrac-y

1 12-13piecing 110-11

templates 113, 116-21Texas Star 75The llouse That Jack Built [J0thread 106Three-patch Quilt 71Thrift"v 92Tile Przzle 17Triangle Tiles 8'lTriangles 78turntable 107Trvelve Triangles B0

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Uneven Stripes 65

I N D E X 1 2 7

VVirginia \Vorm Fence 5.1

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XX Quartet 44Xquisite '11

Y\hnkee Puzzle I Bl\hnkee Puzzle II 85Yankee Puzzle \rariation 45

ZZig Zap, 82

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