Davina Thomas - 200 Quilt Blocks To Mix and Match
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40 SpinninE Tops
Variation 43
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Ribbon Star ,13 Half-square Double Quartet 19 Barbara Frietschie 52
Triangles ,16
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Pinwheels Broken Dishes 16 Delawareh Eight-pointed Star 53
Flagstole 49
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Northwind Shoofh' Bright Hopes Road to Oklahoma 53
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X Quartet 11 Right and Lelt 17 Free Trade Grandmother'.s
Cross
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Nelson'sVictory 11 TilePuzzle
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Cockscomb
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\Vhirling Blade
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Virginia
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Miller's Daughter '18 Jacks on Six )l Sunrise Sunset 55
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Aroundthe Twist ,18
f't:#1*"""' Spool Eccentric Star
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Yankee Puzzle Indian Ilatchet 49 Antique Tile Caroline's Choice 55
\tariation
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Cups and Saucers 56 Dccentdc Star Calico Puzzle Hourglasslll
Variation
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lndi^t Pnzzle 56 Double X Flyin€, Squares
Variation
(HlH,,*ria,ion66
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Carie Nation Kaleidoscope Mr Roosevelt's Greek Cross
Quilt 63
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Hourglass I 57
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Improved
Four-patch
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Diagonal St pe
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Grandmah
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Four X Quilt New Album Steps to the Altar 64
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Steeplechase 67
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Four X Monastery Bonnie Scotsman 65 Sickle 68
Windows 61
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IlourltassIl Windmill 6t Double Hourglass 65 Roman Stripe
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Home Queen Dutchman's Uneven Stripes 65 Ohio Star
Puzzle 62
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DoubleMonkey Blockade 62 Diamond in Classic Cun'es 69
Wrench the Square
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69 Chainand Kittv Corner \\'ide Stripe 79
Ilourglass 72
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Building Blocks 69 Card Trick ,\round the Bend 76 The IIouse
That Jack Built 80
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Stripes 70 Propeller 73 Nlitered Corner 77 Twelve Triangles 80
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I Long Checks 70 Old \Vindmill 71 Tam's Patch 77 Sister's Choice 81
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\Vhite llouse Sam's Favorite 74 Drunkard's Path 7B Four- and
Steps 71 Nine-patch 81
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Three-patch Four Squares Cotton Reel Diamond Border 81
Quilt 7T
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Box in a Box Triangles 78 Fast Geese 82
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72 Texas Star Memory 79 Zigzae 82
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{ffi'"0''.^"' Grandmother's
Choice Variation 76
Buzzard s Roost 79 SashedNine-patch 82
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Small ltianllles Mosaic 86 EndlessStair 89 Thrifty
and Stripes
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Large Ttiantlles Picket 86 Duck's Foot 89 Safiooth Star
and Stripes
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YankeePuzzleI 84 Small Center Log Cabin 90 Aunt Dinah
Nine-patch 86
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Ttiangle Tiles a4 Wild Goose Chase 87 CrossedSquares 90 CornerSashed
Geese 93
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Colorado Ouilt 84 Flying C.eese 90 FourXvariation 94
Variation
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Whirlpool 84 Air Castle 87 Five-patch Star 9l Red Cross
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Pieced Star 85 Nine-patah Railroad 9l Coxey'sArmy
Variation .88
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iankee PuzzleII 85 Goose Stripe 88 Cotton Reel Johnny Around
Variatlon 9l the Comer
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Hopscotch 65 Album Quilt 88 Star X 92 SashedGeese
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Fly foot 85 Garden of Eden 89 Half-sashed Comfort Ouilt
Diamond 92
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ff**,.""u" 96 Rosie\ Favorite Grandmother's
Corner 102
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Forest Paths Floating Diamond 99 Corner in
the Cabin 103
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English
WeddingtunA
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Friendship
Name Chain
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Sixteon Squares
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103
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Philadelphia Checked Corner 100 CHAPTER3
Pavement Techniques
and Templates 104
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Plain Block 97 Strength in
Union \rariation 101 Equipment 1()6
Cutting Fabrics 108
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StarryNight 98 Even Stripes 101 lmproving Accuracy tt2
Completing the Quilt 114
Templates 116
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Counterpane Christmas Tree 101 l'abric Resource Directory 122
Vadation
Index 726
@ @ Credits 128
Pie Slices Courthouse Steps 102
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Swamp lngel SashedTriangles 102
Introduction
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hurtJreLl.ui tca rs. neonler mflinl\' \\'nm(l ) h:rrc bcEnsesinq
I srDallpiecesoi tbhrie roqerherrn crr'atc lar{cr ones in(l rec\'cling
scraps 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. SewinApieced blocks and ioining
them 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.
Dlock 16. Stinnnrg Tops\:rri.tion This book rvill inspire rou to take on the challenge of creating
vour own quilts, transforming humble lhbdc pieces into unique
quilts. \\'all hangings, and accessoriesin a kaleidoscope of colorful
contemporarv and traditiol1al designs. From simple squares ancl
checkerboards 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 all 6in (1.5cm)square,making it 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
Block 59, Cafje NatioD Olik skill level required, so hoth nerv and expe cnoed quilters can
easilv crcate beautiful finished rvorks.
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How to Use This Book
t the beginning of rhe book you Size
A Quilt layouts
fl,will find an illustrated contenls All th€ blocks in this book are rhe Each quilt layout is accompant€d by details of the finished size of ihe
samesiz€, 6in (lscm) square,so any item, ih€ materials required, and how to construct the quilt, includinE
list showing you phototlaphs of all
block can be mixed and matched itps for speed and sugAesrionsfor suitable bindings.
200 blocks. All you have to do is look with the others at will.
through the list and ftnd one you like.
recnrxques
and templates
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This section contains detailed
information on the equipment Thrning the blocks
required and how to cut and sew Some of the blocks us€d in the qutlt layouts need to be tuE€d @
clockvise or counterclockwise by 90 or 180 degees io make up .he
the blocks, including helpful hints
for improving accuracy. Different
design. When assembling the blocks, check the illustmrion caretully
and mak€ sure the orientation of each block march€s rhe larour- HII
methods ofjoining blocks are also
demonstrated, as well as ideas for
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quilting the finished plece. At the Quantity and colors
T
Each block us€d for the quilt is shom
end of the section, you will find
below th€ main illustr.iion, accompanted
full-size templates for those blocks by its reference number, fsbric selection,
and how many of that block you need
that require unusual or difficult
shapes, plus a list of the actual
fabrics used in the book.
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK I3
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East' Inloh€s sewinginset
the directory. All of the measurements specified in the seans (seepage 11r)
cutting instructions include a %in (6mm) seam allowance.
Follow either. the imperial or the metdc measurements
when cutting the pieces; never interchange between m Curved piecing
( s e ep a g et r 1 )
Construction $uidelines
Key blocks demonstrate basic constructional techniques thnt are
m (providedfull-size
on pagesr16-12t)
Fasrpiecing rechniques
can be used (seepages
ll0 and113)
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and constmctirn
S€vemlblocks require the samesire
piecesand constructiontechniques,
but use different fabrics and
E! spinninrrop! vrrir.iotr @rubbonstu [4 Pin,her' arrangenents. If a block does
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construction guidelines, you will
find this infomation in the nearest
previousblock that does-lor
exampl€,refer to block 22 fot
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Aro J'J Ifrt Af* cutring and consrructionguidelines
for 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.
I6 MIX AND MATCII
Color theory
It 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 AnalagoN color scheme Conplementa4 color scheme
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
q harmoniousl for example. vellow
\E through to ."d. color" thrt are
opposite on the color wheel
are called complementary,
or contrastine,; for example,
orange and blue. lf you choose
/S an analogous color scheme and Strongly contr.sting color scheme Monochromatic color scheme
6t your fabrics are similar in value,
it will look lovely but the pattem idea to follow the 80:20 rule-that is, 80 p€rcent of one color and
will not be as definite as it would be 20 percent of the complementary color. If you use 50 percent of
if vou addedsome contrast ro rhe color each color, they can fight and the result will Irot be restful to look at.
scheme by introducinS some complementary or different value Single-color,monochromatic schemes can work very well if you use
colors. When choosing a complementary color scheme, it is a €iood labrics with different values andlor Dattems.
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T'vp
es of fabric
Thc nr()st c()mnrrlrrtlbric lirr
quilt making is 100 perccrt
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cotton. but cxpcricncedquiltcrs
cxn incorporxte llannels, silk,
ileece, or xDl' other materixls
the:'find. Cotton fabricsare
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.
Srripcd
-\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.unrvashedfabric has a crisp dressingthat makesit east'to
cut xnd piece,but if r-ou hale *ashed vour iirbric, \'ou can starch
ir before cutting il ]'ou \Yish.
Textile designs
l)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
selvageand 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 \,\'idevarietl'of colors and patterns. l'ictorial, or Ch!!k!J
ffi
pages of the book rvith blocks on and stick 1'our fabrics in place
"vour
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 -\lternative color schemc
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 Fat quarters
1'ou, but be al'are that they often have a I'at quarter of fhbric as a Fabric can be purchased in ready-cut pieces called fat
minimum even if you only need one small piece in the entire quilt. quarters. These are half a 1'ardof 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 fat
quarter is slightl"vlarger, at 50cm square. Fat eighths are
also available;these are a fat quarter cut in half aAain.
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patterned
rvhite
2kin
(b.2cmJ
3%x2in
(8.7 x 5cm)
4x18
4xltt
18oin
(446,4cm)
tJltn
(626.4cm)
5 strips
7 strips
ffiruH';
Plain blue: 6 x2%in (6.2cm) = 15in (38crn).The total plain blue
r.hite l%1n 4x18 10Bin 3 strips
(J. /Cm.) (266.4cm) tabric requiredis theretbre15in (3lJcm).
Pattenred:5 x2%in (6.2cm) = 1.2%|'t(31cm). The total patterned
garie€ated 2in 4x18 14.lin .l strips
falrric required is thereforc 12%in(31cm).
blue (5cm) (360cm)
\Vlrite: 7 x 2in (.5cm)= 1.lin (35cm), plus 3 x 1%in(3.7cm) = |'lin
variegated thln .)x ld l.tf,tn 4 strips (12cm). The total l'hite t'abricrequired is theret'ore1tt%in(.17cm).
blue (J. /cmJ (333cm) \rariegatedblue: .l x 2in (5cm) = {Jin(20cm), plus -l x 1%in(3.7cm)
= 6in (15cm). The total varicgatcd blue fzrbricrccluired is theret'ore
1.lin (35cn'r).
2O }IIX .\ND \IATCII
Choosing blocks
Look 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.
'fhese
are just sonre
of thc blochs in the
directorJ' that are ideal
ior creating bordcr
designs tor J'our quilt.
8..\rrurr I0I. Long Chcchs 118. Arouncl the Bend 119. trlitered Corner 13t1.Larqe Trialgles
and Stripes
}IIXING,\ND }IATCIIING I]I,OI]KS 21
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--vsection 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
In the top example, the seams need to meet perfectll' I'hcre the ilvo
a sampler quilt and all for next to no effort. Another good option for blocks ioin. There are also seam allou'anccs liom forrr fabrics at this
meeting point on the back oi the blocks. producing more bulh. In the
rcst blocks is to use Christmas tabrics, so that each 1.ear you rvill have
above example, the seam allou'ances are spread across the -seernjoining
a nelv Christmas throw to displal'. These test blocks can, of course, thc tl'o blocks. and less-than-perfect piccin$ u,ill not be as noticcablc.
bc included in the backinA as a label if rvished. 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.
Nlaterials
. 10096 cotton tabric (sec pages 1 fi-19
Piecing
Serv cach of the blocks as dcscrihccl ir-rthc
directorl'. Iialie the nurnber of each shos'n
belo*'. lior speed n'hen making the for-rr-patch
u n i t s , c u t l o n g s t r i p s o f f z r b r i c ,i o i n i n t o p a i r s o t
zrlternatc colors, and thcn cut into t\\'o-pzrtcl-l
component units (see page 11()).
Finishing
Check that all the blocks are sqlr.rc ancl press
them. La1'out the blochs on a llat. clean surtace
in the arrerngcmcnt shorvn. Picce into ron's ancl
then join the rorvs to form the qlrilt top. l-aver
\\'ith batting ar-rdbacking t'abric ancl cluilt as
clesirecl. Llse blue or green fol the bincling.
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\'IIXING ]\ND N{ATCHING BLOCKS 23
Box of Tfeats
Size
.l8in (122cm) square, excluding the binding
Materials
o 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
Piecing
Sew 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).
Finishing
Check 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.
l 1 6l x / FTlxe Use red for the binding.
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Briar Thngles
Size
;t,*.s-^^z^ .lSin (122cm) sqlrare. exclr.rcling the binding
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Nlaterials
. 10096 cotton I'abric (sce pages 1ii-l9
Piecing
Finishing
Check that all the blochs are sqlrare and press
them. La1'ollt the blocks on a tlzrt, clear-rsurthce
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
tffi
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IIIXING AND II,\TCHING BLOCKS 25
In the Woodland
Size
36in (92cm) square, excluding the binding
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. 100% cotton fabric (see pa{,es 18-19
Piecing
Seq.each of the blocks as described in the
directorl'. N{ake the number of each sholvn
belorv. For speed rvhen making the lbur-patch
units, cut long strips of fabric, join into pairs of
alternate colors, and then cut into trvo-patch
l
i component units. Chain piece the half-square
triangles and ilving geese units (see pa€e 110).
Finishing
Check that all the blocks are square and press
them. La1'out the blocks on a llat, ciean surface
in the arran$ement shorvn (1'ouwill have to
rotate some blocks). Piece into rorvs and then
iittit:t:l
join the rows to form the quilt top. La1'er rvith
batting and backing I'abric and quilt as desired.
Use light bror.n for the binding.
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Raspberry Ripple
Size
36in (92cm) square,excluding the binding
Materials
. 100%cotton fabric (see pages 1Fi-19
lbr intbrmation on horv to calculatc
tabric quantities)
o 40in (102cm) squareoi batting
o 40in (102cm) square of backing fabric
. 8in (20cm) of t'abricto cut into \%in (3.7cm)
rvide binding strips
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Piecing
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3 . . .
Seu' each of the blocks as described in the
av..'
a: . t:i' directory. \{ake the number of each shorvn
\rt belorv.For speed rvhen making,the four-patch
units, cut long strips of tzrbric,join into pairs ol'
alternate colors, and chen cut into trvo-patch
component units. Chain piece the half-square
triangles(seepage 110).
Finishing
Check that all the blocks are square and press
them. Lay out the blocks on a i1at,clean surface
in the arran$ement shorvn (.vourvill have to
rotate some blocks). Piece into rorvs and then
join the rows to tbrm thc quilt top. Layer rvith
batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired.
Lisepale pink for the binding.
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I I I X I N G A N D } I , \ T C H I N GB L O C K S 2 7
Sunrise
Size
49in (l22cm) square, excludin$ the binding
Nlaterials
r 100%cotton fabric (see pages18-19
for information on how to calculate
fabric quantities)
. 52in (132cm) square of batting
o 52in (132cm) square of backing fabric
. 10in (25cm) of fabric to cut into 1%in (3.7cm)
wide binding strips
Piecing
Serveach of the blocks as described in the
directory. Make the number of each shown
belorv.For speed when making the four-patch
units, cut long strips of fabric, join into pairs of
alternate colors, and then cut into trvo-patch
component units. Chain piece the half-square
triangles (see page 110).
Finishing
Check that all the blocks are square and press
them. La,vout the blocks on a fl,at,clean surface
in the arrangement shorvn (1'ouwill have to
rotate some blocks). Piece into rot's and then
join the rows to form the quilt top. Laver with
batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired.
Use red or orange for the binding.
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28 ]IIX ANI) \IATCII
Nlaterials
. 100%cotton fabric (see pa!,es18-19
tor information on hol.to calculate
fabric quantities)
o 40in (102cm) square of battin!,
rl..; l-:l
!il.:i.;9. . rl0in (102cm) square of backin{ tabric
::i:ta::t:ti:l
'rli: . 8in (20cm) of fabric to cut into l%in (3.7cm)
.:,ii
Piecing
Serv each of the blocks as described in the
directorv. Ilake the number of each shown
Finishing
Check that all the blocks are square and press
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.
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}IIXING ,\ND \,IATCHING BLOCKS 29
Windy Day
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 batting
. 52in (132cm) square of backing fabric
. 10in (25cm) of fabric to cut into 1%in (3.7cm)
rvide binding strips
Piecing
Serveach of the blocks as described in the
directory. \,Iake the number of each shorvn
belorv.For speed,chain piece the half-square
triangles (see pa$e 110).
Finishing
Check that all the blocks are square and press
them. Lay out the blocks on a flat, clean suriace
in the arrangement shown (you will have to
rotate some blocks). Piece into rorvs and then
join the rows to form the quilt top. Layer with
batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired.
Usegreen for the binding.
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3O }IIX,\ND II,\TC]II
Spring Pillow
. 1[]in (.l5cnr) square an ideal small project t'or
Size
18in (.15cm)square pillon'tbrm brushinS Llp vollr techniques.
1u-19 tbr intbrmation on horv described in the directorv. Xlake square and press them. La1'
to calculate fabric quantities) the number of each shou'n out the blocks on a t'lat. clean
r 20in (50cm) squareof batting belol'. The pillol' cover surface in the arrangement
. 20in (50cm) squareot includes nine-patch. striped, shol.n ()'ou n'ill have to rotate
backinS tabric and tlfinf geese units, so it is some blocks). Piece into rou's
and then join the ro*,s together
La1'er rvith batting and backing
fabric and quilt as desired.
F+lxr @ X:l
]Iake a pillou'back and ses'
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quilted t'ront. Turn through
and insert a pillol'iorm.
Summer Pillow
x* Size . 18in (.45cm)square
pillorv form
Finishing
. . 1Sin (:lScm) square Chech that a1l the blocks are
square and press them. Lav
Nlaterials Piecing out the blocks on a tlat. clcan
. 100q4 cotton tabric (sec pages Sel.each of the blocks as surizrce in the arranSement
18-19 t'or information on hos' described in the directorv. shorvn. Piece into ro'ws and
to calculate thbric quantities) flake the number ot each ther-rjoin the rol's together.
. 20in (50cm) square ot batting shoii'n belorv. Laver q'ith tratting ancl baching
. 20in (50cm) square ot fabric and quilt as desired.
backing tabric \Iake a pillo*'back and ses'
right sides togcther with the
quilted tront. Turn through
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Christmas Pillow
Size . 18in (.lScm) square shol'n (1'ou t'ill have to rotatc
1llln ('l5cm) square pillorv torrn some bkrcks). Piece into rorvs
and then join the ro\\'s together
18-19 tbr intbrmation on horv described in the directorr'. Nlake a pillorv back and ses'
to calculate fabric quantities) \lake the numbcr of cach right sicles together n'ith the
. 20in (50cm) squareof batting shorvn belorv. For speed, quilted iront. l'urn through
. 20in (50cm) squareof chain piece the quzlrter-scluare and insert a pillou, form.
backing tabric t r i a n g l e s a n e l t l v i n ! i l e e s eu n i t s
(see paSe 11(.)).
Finishing
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Check that all the blocks are
r:iili:l
tr TffiI scluareand press them. Lav
out the blocks on a tlat, clean
suriace in the arrangement
"ofs-'
f*"S" allor.ancc to mahe the blochs \lake zrpillow bach and serv
'} into a pillorv. This is an ideal right sides together l'ith the
lb'.'i
l" *.' ffi Wl ii,b# small projcct tbr vou to practice quilted front.
'l-urn
through
sewing curves, and insert a pillorv forn-r.
32 }IIX AND }IATCH
Star Boxes
oi^€*.e
Size
prff:
4ftin (122cm) sqlrare,excluding the binding
F . *
' I i . 1
Nlaterials
&"',* . 100%ocotton fabric (see pages 18-19
Piecing
Sew each of the blocks as described in
the directorl'. Nlake the number of each
shol'n belolr..
Finishing
Check that all the blocks are square and press
them. La"vout the blocks on a t1at,clean surface
in the arran!,ement shorvn (you lvill have to
.{ rotate some blocks). Piece into rorvs and then
join the rows to form the quilt top. La,verrvith
*i
batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired.
i .: Use pink for the binding.
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\II.\I.\G .\ND }I,\T(]HINCi BI-']L]KS 33
\'Iaterials
o 100% cotton fabric (see pa.{es 18-19
Piecing
Scu'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
triangles (see page 110).
Finishing
Check 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.
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34 XIIX,\Nt) M,\TCll
Sashed Surprise
Size
36in (92cm) square. excluding the bir.rding
)Iaterials
. 1007ricotton t'abric (see pages 18-19
for information on horv to calculate
tabric quantities)
o tl0in (102cm) scluareof battir.rg
o 40in (102cm) squareot'backingiabric
. Bin (20cm) of thbric to cut into lZin (3.7cm)
q'ide binding strips
Piecing
Seir'eachof the blocks as describedin the
directory'.\lake the number of each shorvn
belox..For speed rvhen making the nine-patch
units. cut long strips of iabric, join ir-rtosets of
three, and then cut into three-patchcomponent
units. Chain piece the half-scluaretriangles
( s e ep a g e1 1 0 ) .
Finishing
:
Check tl-ratall the blocks are square and press
them. La1' or-rtthe blocks on a tlat, clean surface
in the arran$ement shou'n (1'oul'ill have to
rotate some blocks). Piece into rorvs and then
join the rows to fbrm the quilt top. La1'eru'ith
batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired.
Use green or pink for the binding.
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Star Sampler
Size
,18x 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 batting
o 52 x 40in (132 x 102cm) ot' backing f'abric
o 10in (25cm) of t'abricto cut into 1%irr(3.7cm)
rvide binding strips
Piecing
Choose 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 shorvnhere in a rvild explosion
ot'color or choose 1'our colors more carefullv
to tone together.
Finishing
Check that all the blocks are square and press
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. LIsea toning color for the binding.
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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.
38 BLOCK DIRECTORY
CONSTRT]CTION GUIDEI,INF]S
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Cut the following
mn
@ One 6'lin (I6.2cm) square.
Quick tip
Cut 2in (5cm) rvide strips
@ Two 3%in (8.7cm) squares.
Construction
@ Four 2'/:in (6.2cm) squares. of ihbrics ,\ and B and serv FourX,."" FJ]
them together betbre cutting Four-patch,."" l]l I
crossrviseto make pairs of 2in
Construction (5cm) squares(seepage110).
Serva small square to
a corner of the large
square using the fast
corners method (see page 113)
Repeat this processat the
remaining three corners.
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I ] I - O C ] I TD I R E T ] T O R Y 39
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r
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Cut the follorving Construction
Hali-squere Triangles. ,.. E7l
Bird in the Air, ."" [i101
Construction
Diamond in the Square, ."" FO-l
@ Trr.o3Zin (Scm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
four triangles.
l'. l"our 2in (Scm) squares. Four-patch.."" El I l'our-patch, ."" flTl @FiVe lZin (.l.2cm) squares.
i'_'Five 2%in (5.8cm) squares
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4 O B I , O I ] KD I R E C T O R I
U
tr tr E
K K
@
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1 3 L O C KD I R E C T O R Y 4 1
'dr
t,- d
n
t,
!
swOne 9'/'x2./nin(24.1 x 6.5cm)
triangle and strip
together.
Half-squareTrianSles.t"" [2i-l
Construction
Join the three l'edges
together, matching
! One 3%in (9.5cm) square cut Take care not to stretch the
in half diagonally to gir.e tl.o long seam rvhen pressin$. Quick tip
'lb See pa6ie111 if 1'ou are
trian$les;1'ou need one of them. make the block more
unfamiliar rvith servingcun'es
@ O n e 9 % x 2 % i n( 2 4 . 1 x 6 . 5 c m ) accurate, increase the size
strip; trim both ends at a of the triangles bv %in (6mm)
-1S-de$,ree angle. and trim the block to size
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Construction match NIix and match NIi-r and match
Sew one triangle i:,,
to an alternate
colored strip.
42 BLOCK DIRI'CTORY
r Four-patch
CONSTRTTCTION GT'IDELINES
F+ | Roman I ts I Squaresand
Square Pinwheels
tr
tr U ! :tr
@ tr
@
P,@
@ Trvo3%in(8.7cm) squares.
I
Join the squares into pairs
Construction
Stripes,
r"" F9 I
Nine-patch.
."" Ftl
eight triangles.
to give
cut in half diagonall-_v
I :".::';::"""'"'
the center points
Cut trvo long lXin (2.9cm)
wide strips of t'abricA and one
long strip ot'i'abric B. Se$,the
Four-pzrtch,."" lTll
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B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y4 3
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WIil"gl- II
@ Irour 2in (5cm) squares. @ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2%in (5.Bcm) squares @ Tn'o 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in halt diagonalll'to give cut in half diagonally'to give
eight triangles. four triangles.
@ Six 2%in (S.Bcm) squares @ Four 2%in (5.8cm) squares
@ 'wf
Cut the followinA
Seu,llve squarestogether to
cut in half diagonally to give
tl'elve triangles.
@ 1\'o 2%in (5.8cm) squares
c u t i n h a l i c l i e g o n a l ltvo g i v e
eight triangles.
@ S* 2%in (5.8cm) squares
! fJne lY'in (1.2cm) square. tbrm the horizontal center strip. cut in halt diagonallvro give cut in half dia{,onall1'to give
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Four 7%in (1.2cm) squares. ibur triangles. tlr.elve triangles.
I Four 2%in (S..lcm) squares
cut in hali'diagonally to giYe
W Servthe remainin$
squarestogether Constructinn Construction
eight triangles. in pairs. Ilalf-square Trianf,les, ."" E7l Half-squareTriangles,r"" E7 I
! Four 1%in (,1.2cm)squares. Four-patch, r"" I fl Four-patch,."" E3 |
! Four L%in(1.2cm) squares.
! Trvo 3%in (Scm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
iour triangles. Join the units to iorm thc
top and bottom rol's.
Join the rows to complete
Construction the block.
Bird in the Air,
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."" FO NIix and match NILx and match Mi-x and match
44 BLOCK DIRECTOR\
r"x
l r l / R l J r ' l
l9l7Hv
f I *,*ii
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares. @ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares. @ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2%in (5.Scm) squares @ Tx,o 2%in (5.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give c u t i n h a l t e l i a g o n a l lrvo g i v e
eight triangles. four triangles.
Cut the following Construction @ Four 2%in (5.Bcm)squares @ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@w, p.
.
Join the
s m a l lr r i a n g l e :
cut in half diagonalll.to give
eight triangles.
@ Trvo 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to live
lB'tlt
@ Three 2'lin (7.2cm) squares -7'
:v' {
--Y ro tornr r*'o ibur triangles.
cut in halt diagonally to give six I I diagonal rorvs. Construction
triangles; .vouneed five of tl-rem. Half-square
Triangles.
r"" E7] Constrrrction
@ One 1'Ain (12cm) square cut Serv these Four-patch,.""
El I Half-square
Triangles,
."" E7l
in hali'diagonall1'to give tr,o ' together to Four-patch,
."" Ei-l
triangles;.vouneed one of them. create the
A m r
(q, lnree t^|fl | t.lcmtsqunres middle section.
cut in half diagonall"v to give six ,\dd a large triangle to either
triangles; -vou need five of them. side to complete the block.
@ One 4'lin (72cm) square cut
in half diagonall)' to give two
triangles; 1'ou need one oi them.
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B L O C K D I I { E C T O R Y4 5
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Construction
Halt'-squareTriangles.t"" E7l
Four-patch. ."" EJ-l
Cut the follorving Cut the following
f @ of)
][ix and match NILx and match NIix and match
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i PH\f, 33ffi
R-8Xq
45 BLOCI( DIRECTORY
CONSTRT:CTION GTTIDELI\ES
#Fr
jiu
NIix and match
r,€ww
Cut the following Construction
-i!
h,,4"
ffi*
Join the trian$les
into Pairs'
@ Four l'Ain (4.7cm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
eight triangles.
@ Trvo 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
ibur triangles.
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48 BLOCK DIRI'CTORY
S".''oA*
@ Tu,o3%in (8.7cm) squares.
wfw
@ tu'o 3%in (8.7cm) squares.
@ Sixteen1%in(3.1cm) squares @ tu.o 2in (5cm) squares.
Cut the following Construction CDighr2xl,tin @ Four 2%x 7%in
jr,.1\l
i,!!!!!llt,i:
(l{)i(ll
r
.,s;Kr Join trvo small
triangles to each
(5 x 3.1cm) strips.
@ Tu,o 2in (5cm) squares.
(6.8 x 3.1cm) strips.
@ Four 1%in(3.1cm) squares
@ f*o 4%in (L0.4cm) squares square in the @ Four 2'%x L%in
cut into quarters diagonalll'to correct color combinations Constrrrction (6.8 x 3.1cm) strips.
give eight triangles; ,vouneed Snou,ball,
."" fl-l @ Pour l%in (3.1cm) squares
six of them. Nine-patch, ."" F1 I
@ One 2%in (6.Bcm)square Idd three large Four-patch, r"" f13-l Construction
cut into quarters dia$onall1' to
give four triangles.
q.3tF-" triangles on
one side of the
r"" [-11
Snorvball,
BrightHopes,r"" F9l
(.y lWo l7:ltl lJ. /Cm, Squarcs. pieced units to Four-patch,."" [tJ-]
@ One 4%in (L0.1cm) square create each quarter of the block.
cut into quarters diagonall,v to FourX, ."" E3 I
give four triangles.
@ 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; ,vouneed
trvo of them. Mi-r and match Mix and match I'Iir and match
@$Fffi %8Fffiff
, A ^
(, lwo | ./iln {J. /cm, squares.
BLOCK DIRECTOR\' 49
tr
K
K tr
@
Constmction
N{arhthe midpoint
of one strip and the
long sides of tl'o
trian$,les rvith a small crease
Seu, a trian€,le to each side
of the strip, matching up the
NILr and match NIix and match NILr and match
tuffircffircffi
crease marks, and then trim
the strip level l.ith the sides
of the triangles.
50 BLOCK DIRECTORY
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K
tr
K
ft ef
@ Six zin (5cm) squares @ One 3%in (9.5cm) square
@ Five 2Xin (5.8cm) squares cut in halt' diagonall-vto give
cut in half diagonall;- to !,ive t\vo triangles.
ten triangles. @ Trvo 1% x 7'lin
@ I,'ive2%in (5.Scm) squares ( 1 1 . 8x 4 . 7 c m )s t r i p s .
Cut the followin$ B,|
Placethe next strip cut in half diagonall-vto give @ One 3%in (9.5cm) square
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square. strip. Sel' in place. Construction @ One 1% x I'/"in
@ One 1'l x 2'lin Half-squareTriangles,r"" E7l (11.8 x .l.7cm) strip.
( 1 1 . 2x 6 . 2 c m )s t r i p Repeat this Four-patch,."" EJI
@ffircw ffihp.'.
edge of the square, MLx and match NILx and match NIix and match
se\\'together and press llat
ro
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y5 1
%n
l; Six 1%in (3.7cm) squares. Inset the small FourX, r"" E3 I Constrrrction
^ , r . T--r
r y D r x | , / _ r n( . 1 ./ c m ) s q u a r e s . squaresto complete lour-patch, see I rJ I Ilall'-square Triangles, .""
-l E7l
. F o u r 2 t / .x l t l i n ( 7 . 2 x . 1 . 7 c m ) each quarter of Nine-patch. ."" F1
#
strips; trim one end at a the block.
15-degree angle. Four-patch,."" flTl
Q l ' o u r 2 1 / sx 1 % i n ( 7 . 2 x 3 . 7 c m )
strips; trim one end at a
.15-degree angle.
Quicli tip
D Eighr 2'l x 7'lin (7.2 x 3.7cm) La1'out the pieces before
strips; trim one end at a ses'ingin order to ensure
-1S-degree angle. correct pizrcement.Steam can
help it this block does not la1'
ilat at first.
Constr-uction
il - Ses'pairs
of NlLr and rnatch Mix and match NIix and match
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52 BLOCK DIRECTORY
CONSTRT-CTION (}T-IDELINES
@ entique fd Barbara
l---l-l--l ^ r
| 4sI spoor
file Frietschie
m
tr tr E
tr K
@
fw
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
...1n
I E r y
,..,/F\ ...6\wff
kw F
Constrrrction
1", Join the diamond
f,
s h e p e si n t o p n i r s ,
\
making sure vott
do not seu. through the sean-r
zrllorvances at ezrch end.
IIix and match NILx and match N'Iix and match
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54 BLOCK DIRECTORY
CONSTRUCTION GTIIDELINES
Effi
K Add another
square [o
Construction
r"" Fll
Nine-patch,
Constmction
r"" F9 I
Stripes,
m
Gm
re
in the correct
order. Starting
ar rnc r,D rerr
Iffi ano \\'ortlng
dorvnrvard, chain piece
pairs of squares together
without cutting the thread
(see page 110). match N{ix and match MLx and match
3F# trtu
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y5 5
M*f ]:I::OWW
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square. @ One 4%in (10.4cm) squarecut
@ Four 2'Ain (7 .2cm) squares into quarters diagonalll' to give
cut in half diagonall-vto give lbur triangles.
eight triangles. @ One 4%in (1,O.4cm)square cut
@ Four 27,Ain (7.2cm) squares into quarters diagonally to give
Cut the following Repeat to add cut in half diagonall-vto give four trianf,les.
Construction
@ Four 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
Q One piece usinS template 54a. need to snip eight triangles.
@ One piece using template 54b. the curved seam allorvances. Half-squareTriangles,."" E7] @ Four 2%in (5.8cm) squares
@ One piece using template 54c. Add the final curved piece in Nine-patch,."" [-tfl cut in half diagonalll- to give
@ One piece using template 54d. the same rvay. eight triangles.
ruffiffiffiffi
together and then sel. the seam, NIix and match MLr and match MLx and match
easing the curve into place.
56 BLOCK DIRECTORY
m st{,e*
a Puzzle Nation Quilt
K
*
h,l* *
, *
m H
n tr
n @
@'wf
@
in half diagonalll' to give tx,o four triangles. six triangles.
ft,o triangles; 1'ou need one of them. @ 1\o 3%in (Scm) squarescut @ Tr,vo2'/"in (7.2cm) squares
! One 2'/,in (6.2crn) square. into quarters diagonally to give cut in half diagonalll' to give
! One 2%in (7.2cm) square eight triangles. lbur trian!,les; 1'ou need three
cut in half diagonalh: to give Construction @ Trvo 2'Ain (7 .2cm) squares of them.
trr,o trianla]es. Join the square cut in half diagonall.v to give
\
@ One 2%in (7.2cm) square and small for"rrtriangles.
I
cut in half diagonalll' to give tnangles lnto Construction
!
trvo trian$les. \ units of three, Construction Half-sqr-rare
Triangles,
."" E7l
Q One 2%in (7.2cm) square then serv together to create Half-squareTriangles,."" E7] Nine-patch, r"" Ft l
cut in half dia$onalll'to f,ive the center diagonalsection. FourX, ."" F3 I
t\\'o triangles. Add the trvo large triangles Nine-patch,.""Fl I
! One 2%in (7.2cm) square to either side.
cut in half diagonalll' to give
trvo triangles.
@ One 1'lin (I2cm') square cut
in half diagonall,v to give trvo NILx and match MLr and match MLx and match
triangles; 1'ou need one of them.
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58 BLOCK DIRECTORY
CONSTRUCTIOT_ GUIDELINES
n Queen
K tr tr
K K
! y u n e t ^ l n I t . z c r n ,s q u a r e
cut in halt diagonalll'ro give cut in half diafonalll'to give
two triangles. four triangles.
/^^.
@ lko 2%in (6.2cm) squares. !y )rx l 7:rn(J. /cfi ) squares.
Cut the following Repeat to make @ One 2%in (7.2cm) square @ Tno 2'lin (7.Zcm) squares
a second pair cut in half diagonally to give cut in half diagonallvro give
tl::ilillrlll: of triangles. two triangles. four triangles.
Qyune /) rn II/.vcm) square Join the t\vo sections togetheq @ Four 2%ir (6.2cm) squares. @ Six t'Zin (3.7cm) squares.
cut into quarters dia$onall,v to making sure the center points
Sive four triangles; you need are sharp. Construction Construction
tr,r,oof them. Half-square r"" I 27l
Triangles, Four-patch,."" F5-l
@ One 7%in(l7.9cm) square Quick tip Nine-patch,r"" Fll Hal1'-square
Triangles,."" E7l
cut into quarters diagonally to For more accurate piecin$ lvhen Nine-patch,."" F1 I
give four triangles; you need sewing triangles, see page 113.
two of them.
Construction
!" Ses'apair of
alternatecolored
f
ffw @ c.,@fM
@ One 2%in(6.2cm) square. @ Three 21Ain(7.2cm) squares
@ 1\o 2-lin 17.2cm)squares cut in half diagonally to give
cut in half diagonalll' to give six triangles.
tbur triangles. @ Three 2'lin (7.2cm) squares
@ Trvo 21/oit(7.2cm) squares c u t i n h a l f d i a g o n a l l vt o g i v e
Cut the follorving Constrrrction cut in half diagonally to give six trian6iles.
-n
ed D Half-square Triangles, see t;-l
L-:J-J four trianples. @ Two 2',4in(7.2cm) squares
Stripes,."" F9 I @ Four 21Ain(7.2cm) squares cut in half diagonally to give
! Tu,o 2'/,in (7.2cm) squares Nine-patch,."" Ft I cut in half dia$,onall-vto give tbur trianSles;you need three
cut in half diagonall1.to give eight triangles. of them.
tour triangles. @ Three 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares
! One 2%in (6.2crn')square. Construction cut in half diagonall-vto give
ffi&F4ffiffiWrc
5O BLOC]K DIRi.,C]TOR\-
ofww
Cut the following Cut the follorving
d o @
.ii,
!L_) l\\'o
j .lr'l l{}..1!.ml sqttilfes. ( 1 0 . 2x . l . 2 c m )s t r i p s .
@ 1n'o 3lin (c).Scm)squares @ Four lZin (-l.2cm)squares.
v q,ire
c t r t i n l r r r l tc l i a g u r r e ltl o @'lo'n 2Xin (6.5cm) squares
Cut the follorving Constrrrction tour triangles. cut in half diagonalll' to give
qra'F(' l\TidLr
t'our triangles.
I ."" FEJI Construction
@ Fourpiecesusingtemplate6t)zr. Fold the center Four-patch.."" [tJl Construction
@ liour piecesusingtemplate69a. unit in hzrli along Diamonciin the Square,r"" F6l Diamoncl in the Square. r"" F6 I
@ Tr,o 2%1n(6.5cm)squares both diagonals ancl marh the Nir.re-patcl.r,
."" I sil
cut in hali diagonalll' to give edges ri'ith a small crezrse. Fo1c1
four triangles. each triangle in half and r-r-rark
the uenter ol thc lun{, etlqes
rvith a small crcase. Seq' .
trianglc to cach corner ot the
block, aligning the creases.
}6reWKf
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y6 1
xfw
-,\l - Hl wr('l d.\)-B)
!&hJ E
gmr
@ f*'o 2%in (6.5cm) squares. O Eighr 2in (5cm) squares.
Cut the following Construction @ Four l'%in (4.2cm) squares. @ Four 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
lt Join rhe srrips @ Four 2%in (S.Bcm) squares cut in half diagonalll' to give
TTI in pairs to create cut in half diagonall"vto give eight triangles.
W^
--
! Four 4 x l%in (10 x 3.7cm) a notllt at tne eiSht triangles. @ Four 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
strips; trim one end at a K andledends. @ Trvo 3%in (B.7cm) squares. cut in half diagonally to give
-1S-degree angle, matching the eight rriangles.
direction of the anglesto the Serv the four-patch Constmction
tinished block. unit (seeblock 13). Diamondin the Square,."" F6l Construction
) l\\'o I /:ll-l (J. /ClTl ) Squares. Snowball,."" l-1 I Ilalf-square
Triangles,
."" E7l
! One 4%in (10.4cm) square Join a pair of Four-patch,.""F3l Four-patch,."" F3l
cut into quarters diagonalll'; strips to opposite
GffiffiTW&ffi sffi
62 I]LOCKDIRECTORY
CONSTRT]CTION GUIDELINES
ow,......ePre
Cut the following
^ar^&
Construction
^
l"ol'n"
lonA sicles
cut in half diagonalll-to give
trvelvetriangles.
@ nive 2%in (5.Scm) squares
@ tho 2',1'in(7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonall,vto give
four triang,les.
@ Oiglt 2Xin (S.Bcm) squares ^&" of t*r, cut in half diagonall"vto Sive @ Trvo 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diaponally to give small triangles to the two short ten triangles. cut in half diaSonallyto Sive
sixteen triangles. sides of each larpe triangle. @ One 2%in (S.Bcm)square lbur triangles.
,l%in (10.4cm) square cut in half diagonalll-to give @ Four 2%in (6.2cm) squares.
@ One
cut into quarters diagonall-vto two triangles.
give four triangles; you need ^-.& @ One
'l%in (10.4cm) square
trvo of them. "G" roqether. cut into quarters diagonalll' Construction
@ One 4%in (10.4cm) square checkinf the color placement to give lbur trian$les. Half'-square Triangles, ."" E7l
, f-;:-
cut into quarters diaponally to 1\rne-patcn, see L!!l
give four triangles; ,vou need Join the
trvo of them. pieced Construction
@ One 4%in (10.'1cm)square squares Dutchman's Pttzzle,t"" Fil
cut into quarters diagonallv to into pairs, rotating them to Half-squareTriangles.r.. [27-l
$ive four triangles; .vou need form the pattern. Four-patch.."" E3'l
trvo of them. Join the two ro\\'s to complete
ffi ffiEEbffi
B I , O C K I ) I R I ' C T C - } R Y6 3
m B
tr K
tr
@ One 2'/ox I%in long strips to$ether. @ Trvo 2in (5cm) squares.
(7.2 x .1.2cm)strip. Bright Hopes, ,"" F9 I @ Trr.o2Xin (5.8cm) squares
@ Tno l%xl%in cut in half diagonalll'to give
(10.2 x ,l.2cm) strips. tbur trian[les; 1'ou need three
ffi@
6 4 t s L O C KD I R E C T O R Y
Constrrrction
@ One 3%in (B.3cm) squarecut in @ 1\o 2t/,in (7.2cm) squares
half diagonally to give two trian$es cut in half diagonallv to give Four-patch,."" E3 I
@ One piece using template 80a. tbur trianSles.
x I%in (17 x 3.7cm)
@ Trvo67/s
strips; trim both ends at a Construction
45-degreeangle. Half-squareTriangles,."" F7l
Four-patch,r"" FJ-l
' T-::-
-Nrne-patcn, see Ljll
Construction
Join each strip to a
triangle, matchin$
the center points.
Join the triangle
sections to opposite sides of the
MLx and match and match NIix and match
wsffi $F ffi
template piece, matching the
center points.
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y5 5
-...:'
ili)-c)
-::::::.1:V-
remaining short cut in half diagonalll' to give
E::ititii:::::I strip (rvithout a four triangles. Construction
@ Trvo 2in (5cm) squares. squarc) to the lar$e square Stripes,
."" F9l
$ One 3%in (B.7cm)square Construction
@ Ttvo 3'/zx 2in I{alf-square Triangles, ."" E7l
(8.7 x 5cm) strips. Add the matching Nine-patch,."" Fl I
,A(,^ r\\'o f, x zln short strip \\.ith
(12..1x Scm) strips. lts square.
Add the
remaining pieces in the same
Construction rval' to complete the block.
CONSTRUCTION GLTIDDLINES
E E
K
H
K
Sfff @f
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square. @ One 1%in (.l.2cm) square.
((y f wo Z'/.rnI l.Zcm ) squares @ Tr.vo3%in (Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonalll'ro give cut in half diagonallv to give
lbur triangles. four triangles.
@ One 3%in (Scm) square cut @ Four 27Ax l%in
Cut the following Repeat this into quarters diagonally to give (7.2 x 4.2cm) strips.
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
ffiwffi
right sides together. Seu' Mi-x and match MLx and rnatch Mix and match
and then press open.
ffi
"ilbH re@l@ffi#w
BI,OCK DIRECTORY 67
K m
n n
n n
Cut the follorving Cut the following
'gf "f
@ Trvo 5'A x l"lln @ Four piecesusing template 91a.
(13.1 x .1.2cm)strips. @ Trvopiecesusing template 91b.
@ One piece using template 90a. @ Four piecesusing template 91a.
@ One l%in (1.2cm) square. @ Tu,opiecesusing template 91b.
@ One piecc using template 90b
Cut the following Constrrrction @ One piece using ternplate 90c. Construction
-*rat (g) Serv a small strip to the Drunkard's Path, see F22l
.t: v
,",d;
end of each long strrp. Constrrrction Four-patch. ."" EI
]) Tu'o S%in (ticm) squares F r* Drunkard's Path, see [221
cut in hali diagonall-vto give Four-patch,."" EJI
iour triangles. ..:],:i::.i:d IIalt-square Triangles.
! Four I% x I'lin # "'Eil
( - 1 . 2x 3 . 1 c m ) s t r i p s . -'r't\JJ-.
-l
! Two 3%in (Scm) squares Nine-patch, r"" Fl
c u t i n h a l t d i u g o n a l ht'o g i i ' e
t'our triangles.
! Four 2% x 7%in
(.5.4x 4.2cm) strips.
ffi3FffiffiE +l'
.j.
6 8 B L O C KD I R E C T O R Y
MsPffMr:::::o
r{r!ffi I :t:::3:,::
Construction
Half-square
Triangles,."" E7l Cut the following
Four-patch,.""flT]
M&.'@f
and Mtx and match NIi-r and match NILx and match
mw&ffiffi wffiGffiffitu
B I - O C KD I R E C T O R \ -6 9
ts?'
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square @ Sixteen 7'lin (2.9cm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give O Eight 2'lx7%in
tu.o trian$les. (6.2 x 2.9cm) strips.
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square @ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
cut in half diagonalll-to give @ Tt'entv TtAin(2.9cm) squares
Cut the following two triangles. @ Four 2%x l%in
+ *l
* 1 /A *...G -^ O @ 1\o 2in (5cm) squares.
A M
[ , r \ \ ' oz r n ( r c m ) s q u a r e s .
(6.2 x 2.9cm) strips.
! One piece using template 96a. @ Trvo 2%in (5.Bcm) sqlrares Construction
! One piece using template 96b. cut in half diaSonally to give Stripes,
r"" F9l
Q One piece using template 96b. four triangles. Nine-patch. r"" F1 I
ii) One piece usin!, template 96b. @ Tl.o 2%in (5.Scm) squares
t,)One piece using template 96c. cut in half diagonalll' to give
four triangles.
Constrrrction Construction
Join the template IIalf-square Triangles,."" E7]
9(;b sections Four-patch.."" [].Jl
together.
ryeru
llix and match NILx and match NILx and
,:F jj_
EJ# GG$S
70 BLOCK DIRECTORY
CONSTRTICTIO\ GT]IDELINES
tr tr
Hre tr
@
tr
@
w
@ T*'o 6'l x 2in
If 1'ou are making several
blocks, cut longer strips, serv
them to5iether along their entire
Construction
Four-patch,
."" E3l
Construction
Stripes,."" F9l
(76.2 x 5cm) strips. length, and then cut into 6%in Nine-patch,."" fSt-l
@ Trvo 6'l x 2in (16.2cm) sections.
(16.2 x 5cm) strips.
Construction
ng La1' the first tl.o strips
m
m right sides together and
XIX serv along one long edge
Open out and press.
rcrc@ffiro
Mix and rnatch NILx and match Mix and match
ffircffiG
, tZ.q 2.9cm) strip.
' "
Trlo 5%x 1%in
t 1:1.5x 2.9cm) strips.
7 2 B L O C I (D I R E C T O R Y
wffiffiffi e !
}_*rtrl
1::r{:,:r:::i,r'irrtl
lrl ffi
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y7 3
m n
K K
@
K',F#
trvo of them. ZX\X X
Iffi_vno
\X^' X X
7 4 B L O C I KD I I T E C T O R Y
CONSTRT'CTION (}TIIDEI,I\ES
i#fw
A A
r..\, E5.)
IF
Q 1wo 3%in (9.5cnt)squarcs @ One 3%in (8.3cm) square
cut in half diagonalll' to givc cut in half diagonalll' to give
four trizrn$les. trvo trian!,les.
-l%in(10..1cm)squarecut @ Trvo 5'/: x l%in
@ Onc
into quarters clia$onalll'to gir.e ( 1 3 . 7x 3 . 7 c m ) s t r i p s .
Cut the following . ,. ' l: . ,\dd thc remaining lbur trianf,les. @ One 3in (7.6crn)squarc.
@ : :t ,.. "-:: small trizrnglcs to @ One .l%in(10.4cm)squarccut @ Clne1%in(3.7cm) square.
, thc sides. into quarters dia!,onall1'to give @ One 5%in (1.1.5cm)squarecut
tbur triangles. in haif dia!,onall)'to give two
@ Tr,o 3%in (9.5cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to $ive \Vith the pieced unit on top, triangles; r.ou neeclonc of them.
four trian$lcs;1'ou need thrce se\v the piececl and larSe Construction
of them. trianglcs together, adjusting the FourX. r"" F3 I Constrrrction
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) squarecut searn allou.ance it'necessarv to Ilalf-srluare Trianlles, ."" F7l Bird in the Air. ."" EtOl
in half diagonall)' to give t\Yo create a good point at the center Four-patch, r"" EJ-l Itour-patch. r"" EJ-l
triangles;1'ou need one of them. of the block.
Construction
,:i:
:,;:.;i1:1. JOitr a pair alternate
,,.'....,.. colored small
i-*
trianf,les together to NILr and match NILx and match MLx and match
mal<e a half-square triangle unit
(see bloch 2T).
il€ kffiruffiN@l&ff
BLOCK DIRI'CToIt\' 75
m Geese
tr m tr
@ K K
(5 x 3.lcm) strips.
Construction
l'-our-patch,.""
E3 I
\ine-patch, r"" Fll
ffiffiffi$ffiffiwrex&ffi
NIix and match N{Lr and match Mix and match
7 6 B I , O C ] KI ) I R E C ] T O R l
u the Bend
K H
K
,I ^ -f o u r Construction
@ Trvo 1/. x 2'lin t ' : i l 1t l . / c n l t s(lu;trcs,
( 1 1 . 2x 6 . 2 c m )s t r i p s . @ nvc, 2t/:x l|/:in Stripes,
."" Fl
f-:-:-t
@ trvo 2'lin (7.2cm) sqlrarcs ( 6 . 2 x 3 . 7 c m )s t r i p s . t oLlr-l)lttcll. sec LllJ
c u r i r r h a l t c l i r { o r r r l l vr o q i v e O Si-\ llin (-1.7cm)squales
four triangles. c r r ri r r l r r r l lc l i ; r g u r r ; rrl lovq i r u
l\'o 2/in (i.2cm) squares t\\'elvc triangles.
c u t i u h e l i c l i : r { o n : r l lrvo q i v e
tour trian$lcs. Constrt"ction
@ Onc 2Yin ((t.2cm)square. Diamonclir-rthe Sqr-rare.
r"" |T6.'l
Stripes.
."" F9 I
Constmction -\rne-plltull, scc L!:! l
Ilalf-square Triangles,r"" I 27]
T:=1
l'ol-1l'-plttcl-I. see L l! J
ffi#re&ffiffiffiffi
bi+s6
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y7 7
OONSTRT-CTION GT]IDEI,INES
'-=*
tr H
K K
t:,pre c u r v e c l e t j r . l e sa l i q n e d a n d p i e c e
122a on top, match and pin the
trvo trianSles.
Constrrrction
cut in half diagonall,vto give
t\\.eh'e triangles.
@ One piece using midpoint creases. Pin the trvo
template I22a. side edges to stop them iiom Half'-squareTriangles,."" E7l Constrrrction
@ One piece using distorting. Slorvlv serv the Four-patch, ."" [n-.] Half-square Triangles, I 27l
"""
tcmplate 122b. seam, removing the pins as S t r i p e s , . " "F 9 l
_youcome to thcm. Do not
Construction clip the seam allorvance.
ffiffiw #ffircffi
BLOCIi I)II{],-.
K U
tr
r *\
;' ur r- *l ..
Half-scprare
TrianSles.r"" | 27l
@ O n e J % i n ( 8 . 7 c m )s q u a r e . Stripes,
."" F9l
@ 1r'o 3'l x 2in
@ One 2%in (6.2am) square. l'our-patch,r"" ftTl (8.7 x 5cm) strips.
r-:l
( . 1 ,l \ \ 0 j / . r n l J . : u n l l s q u : l r c s
, ^ | T
wf *
@ Four 2'l x 7%in
@ One 2%in (6.5cm) square.
@ Tl,o 3%in (9.Scm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
Construction
FastGeese,."" Fl+l
Nine-patch,r"" Fll
(6.5 x 3.lcm) strips. lbur triangles.
@ One 4%in(10.4cm)square
cut into quarters dialonall-v to
give ibur triangl,les.
€'+m-w
N'ILxand match and match MLr and match
Ser.r.
a triangle to each
angled strip.
8 2 B L O C KD I R D C T O R Y
CONSTRTJCTIO\ GI-IDEI,INE S
,.d La1'a square face dour.r lines of stitching. This rvill eclgcs of the units.
hzl Small Triangles and Stripes Etsl Large Tfiangles and Stripes
U tr
K K
@ @
I
, - ^l\\'o j
'.il1{ l.icrn } Squ:rres
-,,n
-
n, J\
&
)) @ O r r c6 %x 2 % i n
cut in hzrlfdiagor-rallvto give ( 1 6 . 2x 6 . 2 c m )s t r i p .
I'our triangles. @ O r r e6 %x 2 % i n
@ Onc 6%x 2in ( 1 6 . 2x 6 . 2 c m )s t r i p .
( 1 6 . 2x 5 c m ) s t r i p . 'l*o
@ 2'lin (7 .2cm) squares
@ Trvo 2%in (5.8cm) squares cut in half diagonallv to give
e r r t i n h a l t ' c l i e s o r r n rl lovq i v e four triangles;vou neeclthree
four trizrnlles. ot them.
@ two 6%x 2in
A m
(, l\\'o l':ilt l /.le m, squercs
(16.2 x 5cm) stri1.rs. cut in hrrlidirgonullv to qivc
lbur triangles; 1'ou need three
Constrrrction of them.
I Ialf-squareTriurngles.r"" [2 i-l
stripes. ."" F9-l Construction
reffire
)Iix and rnatch Half-squareTrianSles,."" [27] NIix and match
P.{a.{1&9
stripcs. ."" F9l
" ^ * . * 1 1 2|7
I-
84 BI,OCI( DIR]lCTC)RY
E U
tr K
Constmction
Trian!,les,
Ilalf-square ."" E7l
I tl I
Itour-patch,.""
Cut the following Cut the following
I @ ',"f
ryturer
NIix and match NIix and match NILx and match NIix and match
rx*.q
GGffi#ffiffiffi\vt4 Y
B L O ( ] K D I R ] ] C T O R Y8 5
E n
K K ffi
Gffi rcffiGWffiftrtuCG$c
86 BI,OCIi DIRIiCTOR\-
( ]O\STRT]CTI0\ (]T'IDDI,INES
tatr -L O HcO
ffi
r1i) ,t?)
rI:
@ One 27in (6.5cm) square. Add a small triangle @ Trvo 3%x 2in @Four 3in (7.6cm) squares
@ One 27in (6.5cm) square. to anothcr side of the ({1.7x 5cm) strips. @One 1%in(3.7cm) square
@ One 2%in (6.5cm) squarc. square to create a @ Trvo 3% x 2in @Four 3 x l%in
@ One 2%in (6..5cm)square. triangular pieced unit (8.7 x 5cm) strips. ( 7 . 6 x 3 . 7 c m )s t r i p s .
@ One 27in (6..5cm)square. @ flne 6%x 3%in
@ One 2%in (5.8cm) square Repeat this process ( 1 6 . 2x 8 . 7 c m ) s t r i p . Construction
cut in half cliagonalll' to give to nlake a second Nine-patch,."" @
tu'o triangles. triangular unit. Construction
@ C,lne4%in (10.r1cm)square Stripes,."" Fgl
cut into quarters diagonallv to Sen'the remaining
Constmction
Se\\.two large
triangles to opposite
sidcsof a square.
NILx and match
t-E=
N'Iir and match )Iix and match
I*tlfi;l
Zl{
\ F
B L O C ] I TD I R I i ( ] T o R I ' 87
Mf o C, r1l -r
Q Trro 3lin (9.Scrn)ru"1:"t \ lout' j':tn {/._cnl)s(lu:tres
@ One lZin (4.2cm) sqlrare. )Iix and rnzrtch ILr and match NIix and match
lF*}s;'+" mffiffiffi
(5cm) square cut
@ One 2in
in halt cliagonalll' to give
trr,o trianAles.
88 BLOCIi DIRECTOR\'
owf*w
Cut the following Cut the follorving
$[:'ffi,:
' T-:]
four triangles. -\lnc-patcn. see I JI l
(]O,\STRT'(]TIO\ ( i t ' t D l l L I \ E S
HI U
tr
E:i' t,
bf
ru gF#*ffiffim-4
( 1 ' 1 . 3x 3 . 1 c m ) s t r i p . lILr and match NIix and match Nlix and match
@ One 6l xL'lin
( 1 6 . 2x 3 . 1 c m ) s t r i t r . r . #il
j.rt.-
I l r . o c KD t R r i c r T o I { 9\ '1
Cut the following Scl. the rernaining Cut the fbllowing Cut the follorving
squarcs together
in pairs.
,.',Of - .
t
, ; : ,
= -
; , L '
O Eight 1%in(:1.2cm)squares
, ^ T
liour-patch,."" I 13-l
K"6ffiffi
92 BLOCK DIRECTOR]
wwf @
@ Tno 5%x L%i.n
IIalt'-square Trianfles, see @ ( 1 3 . 7x 3 . 7 c m ) s t r i p s . Four-patch,."" Fi-l
FourX, r"" E3] Nine-patch,."" Ft l
-l
A
ly
m
r \ \ ' o z / . 1 1l t . l c m t s q u a r e s Nine-patch.."" FL Construction
cut in half diagonalll' to give Diamoncl in the Square, ."" lTOl
four triangles. Four-patch, ."" flTl
@ One 3Zin (Scm) square
cut into quarters diagonalll'to
givc lbur trian$les; vou nced
nyo of them.
A m
@ Tl.o 3%in (Scm) squares cut N{Lr and match NILx and match NILx and match
i n t o q u a r t e r s e l i a g o n a l l vt o g i v e
eight trianSles.
&ffimt@ffiffi&c
I J L C l U KD I R E ( l l I r , r 93
fman
fi .:.:.vli c- -(n)*c
#
tr't I
,, ^\ -r o u r I i l l r . \ ./ c m I \ q u ; tr c s . Q Four 2%1n(6.2cm) squares
- \ t \ \ ' o J : l l l I / . _ i u l nI s q u i l f e s
, ^ a r
@ T r v oI ' l x 2 % i n
c r r t i n h r r l l ' t l i e g u n : r l l rt o g i v c ( 1 1 . 2x 6 . 2 c m ) s t l i p s .
four triangles. Q O n e 2 % i n( 6 . 2 c n r )s ( l L r i r r u .
@ Four llin (,l.7cm) squares @ Tilo 1%x 2lin
Cut the follorving @ Four 2Xin (S.Bcm)squares u u t i r r l r : r l td i e r l o r r n l l vt o e i v c ( 1 1 . 2x 6 . 2 c m )s t r i p s ,
Cut the follorving Consti'uction Cut the follorving Cut the following
:ow&PpPn *ry
_r:
ii
'i
llerk rhc cerrter
p o i r r to l e a c hs r r i p
*n
w v
,,il KYI.D
WI
\!'
@ T r v o 7 t / tx | ' / : i t t
(17.9 x 3.7cm) rvith a srnall crease. @ Six l)ain (.l.2cm) squares. @Six t%ln (,l.2cm) squares.
strips; trim both ends at a La1'pairs in the correct color @ i)ne I'l x l'lin @ Fcrur 1'l x l'lin
.15-degree angle. combinations right sides (10.4 x .l.2crn)strip. (10.2 x 2.9cm) str\rs.
'1"'o
@ 7'l x 7'/,in (17.9 x 3.7cm) together and se$'.Opcn out @ Four 1%in('l.2cm) squarcs. @Trvo lXin (:l.2cm) sqlrares.
strips; trinl both ends at a and press. @ l.'our 1'/' x 1%\n @ l.'our ltl x l'lin
.15-degree anglc. (10.-lx .l.2cm) strips. ( 1 0 . 2x 2 . 9 c m ) s t r i p s .
F@IC@
BI,OCK DIRECTOR\' 95
Construction
Ilalf-squareTriangles,
."" E7l
Stripes,."" F9l
rercw@
NILx and match Mi-x and match NIix and match
ffiFffiffiffi
C
9 6 B I , O C KD I I T E ( ] T O R \
wwf
a , -
\ f O u f I i z : l t l] . l . / C n l l s q u a r e s .
-\\lrridlll
li,7::ltv
M'iiri;i
O Eight 2in (5cm) squares
Cut the following r&.. Sc\' a pair ot'these .\ f \\'0 l/,tn I I .zcm) squares cut in half diagonalll' to give
t:i:
pieced units to cut in hali diagonallv to give sixteen triangles.
- P @ c'1::'
,&' each corner square four triangles. @ Five 1%in(,1.2cm)squares.
,A...
@ One lXin ('l.2cm) sqlrare. U t\\'o I /'ln { /.lcm l Sqitares @ liighr 2in (5cm) squares
@ Tlvo 2Xin (5.Bcm) squ.rres cut in half dia{onalll' to give cut in hali diaSonalll' to give
cut into quarters diaSonalll' l-olcl each large tbur trianlles. sixteen triangles.
to give eight triangles. trian!,lc in hali and @ l.'our 1%x ll:in @ Irour 1%in(.l.2cm) squares.
ty l \ \ O . 1l l n { d c n l l s q u l l r c s mark thc center ot' ( 1 1 . 2x 3 . 7 c m ) s t r i p s .
cut in half diagonalll' to give the long edgcs l'ith a small Construction
tour trian!,les. crcase. Ses'a pieced trianglrlar Construction Ilalt'-square r"" El
Trianfies,
@ I"our 1%in ('1.2cm) squares. unit to each large triarlgle, Half-squareTriangles,."" F-,--l stripes.r"" F9'l
@ 1\o 2Xin (5.8cm) squarcs r r l i q r t i n gt h c c e t t t e r p o i n t s l.'our-patch,
."" FJJ
-l
cut into quarters diagonallv N i n e - p a t c h . . "F
" ll Nine-patch,."" Fl
to give eight triangles.
Construction
!,. Scrvpairs ot' small
:::liF'
,tt' triangles together along
NIir and match NILx and match NIix and match
3$$,Frcffircrc€
their short edges. s'ith their
right-angled edSes ali{ned.
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y9 7
tr n tr$
K E'
@
ffiffff @,,,@M
e cut in half diagonally to give Nine-patch,r"" Ill l
four trian6iles.
@ One 7%in (3.7cm) square. @ Four4%xl%in
@@@@1%in(3.1cm) (10.2 x 4.2cm) strips.
wide strips.
@@@Olin(2.scm) Construction
wide strips. Half-square
Triangles,.". E7l
Nine-patch,
."" Fl I
Construction
LogCabin,r"" F59l
ffiffi rc$w@ffiryr
Mix and match
98 BLOCK DIRECTORY
CONSTRUCTION GLTIDELh_ES
ll.:r{e)
pairs to tbrm Nine-patch,
."" F1 I 185b pieces
t:at:.i:ii::: each half of together.
ffiffiffiremreryffi
BI,OCK DIRECTOR\' 99
I€ffi{W
A -
!y l\\-o: /'tn \t .zcnt) squares
nwf
Q S i x2 i n { . i c m ) s q u a r e s .
cut in halt' diagonall,v to give @ T e n 2 i n ( 5 c m) s q u a r e s .
tour triangles. @Four 3%x2in
@ One 21/:in(6.2cm) squarc. (8.7 x 5cm) strips.
4.,.
fwfww
@ Trvo 3%in (8cm) squarescut
Half-squareTriangles,see
T-_-:-
rour -it, sec L!:1_J
Ninc-patch, ."" Ft I
t;I
L:l l tbur triangles.
@ Tr,o 4% x 2%in
( 1 1 . 2x 6 . 2 c m )s t r i p s .
FastGeese,."" F3.ll
Four-patch,r"" l]J-l
Nine-patch,."" Fll
into quarters diagonalll' to $ive
eight triangles. Construction
@ Trvo 3%in (Bcm) squarescut Half-squareTrian{les, r"" EN
into quarters dia!,onall1' to give l,'our-patch,."" E5-l
eig,ht triangles.
@ trvo 2'/oin(7.2cm) squarcs
c u t i n h a l l ' d i a g o n a l ht o' g i v e
tbur triangles.
@ Trvo 2'Ain (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
four triangles.
@ One 2'/:in (6.2cm) square.
ffimffiffi#+ffi@ffi
lOO BLOCK DIRECTORY
fw f @ge
@ nive 2%in (S.Bcm) squares @ Six zin (5cm) squares
cut in half diagonall.v to give @ Six zin (5cm) squares
ten trianglesiyou need nine @ One 3f5in (B.7cm) square.
of them.
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square cut Construction
Cut the following Construction in half diagonally to give two Four-patch,.""Ei-l
trian$les;you need one of them
ffi""::'ffi"''"
mKwffiffi
@ One 3%in (7.7cm) square cut
in half diagonally to give two
Fold the template piece in half
@ 1\"o 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
four trian$les; you need three
of them.
and mark the center with a @ 1\ro 3%in (9.5cm) squares
trian$les;you need one of them. crease.Sew a pieced unit to cut in half diaf,onalll' to give
@ One 3%in (7 .7cm) square cut each side of the templatepiece. tbur triangles.
in half diagonally to give two aligning the center points with
triangles; you need one of them. the crease. Construction
( D ?l)w o J x r n ( / . / c m l s q u a r e s Half-square
Triang,les,
r"" E?I
cut in half diagonally to give Birdin theAir,r"" E10]
lbur triangles; you need three Four-patch,
."" Fi-l
of them.
,A,T
w%&reffiffiwffiff
BLOCK DIRECTORl' IO1
f,' fwf @f
@ Three 6'l x L%in @ O n e4 % x 2 % i n
(16.2 x ,1.2cm)strips. (11.2 x 6.2cm) strip.
'tw
Cut the followinA Constrrrction
Stripes,.""
Fgl
( 1 1 . 2x 6 . 2 c m )s t r i p .
@ Six z%in (6.2cm) squares
@ Two 6%x l%in
O Eight 2in (Scm) squares. ( 1 6 . 2x 3 . 7 c m ) s t r i p s .
@ Four 2Xin (5.8cm) squ.rres
cut in half dia{,onall1'to give Construction
eight triangles. FastGeese,r"" F34l
@ Four 2%in (5.Scm)squares Stripes,
."" F9l
cut in halt' diagonalll. to live
eight triangles.
Constmction
Halt'-squzrre
Triangles,."" E7l
Four-patch,
."" Ei-l
roffiffiwt@ffi &w
N{ix and match NILx and match Mix and match
1 0 2 R t . a ) ( . tDi T I ( t c T ( ) R ]
CONSTRUCTIO\ GTIDEI,INES
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oppositesides
BLOCIi I)IRECTORY 1O3
i$ of
@ Eight 2in (5cm) squzrres
gl1\)dO
ffig
()
@ O n e 2 i n ( 5 c n r) s ( l u e r c . {frin{ i11
Construction
r - Se[i the t\\'o
rcAFfiF
rc ffi $@p,e
light-colored strip. \Iix and match IIix and match Mix and match
kt'
g
.
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Techniques
and 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$6iestions
on what equipment
and threads to use, as well as ideas for binding and quilting your finished piece.
Templates are provided for any curved pieces and difficult shapes required to
make the blocks.
r O 5 T E ( ] H N I Q T I E S. \ N D T E I I P I , , \ T I ] S
trquipment
,{ 11vou need to start makin$ the blocks in this booh zrrea i'ex' sen'ingtools. Thc basic essentialsare
il?scissors, needle, t'abric,zrndthreacl.Ilorvever,there erreother tools that have been clesi$necito make
ouilters' lives easier.
Scissors Pins s
Sharp tabric scissorsfor cutting Dressmakin! pins are fine to use for quilting
I a h r i c s( i t v o u a r c n o t u s i n ga Flat-headed(or f'los.cr-hcadcd)pins are
rotarv clltter) and a small pair of usetul for machine servin.{bccausethe
scissorsfor cuttin$ threads are t'lat heacldoes not catch uncler the tbot
best. Keep a separatepair for if 1'ou sel. over the pin b1' mistake. Thin
cutting paper and cardboard appliqu6 pins are good lbr seu.ingcurves,
or plastic for templates. *'here vou neecl to match the seams accuratelv
t
Needles for hand sewing Safetl'pins
Brrl a mixed packet to find the most \\-. These can be used to hold the la-vers ot' a quilt
-', \
. comlbrtabie size tbr 1'ou. Longer needles -Y together readl' tbr quilting, and arc most useful if 1'ou
are uselul n'l-ren bastin.q thc ierl'crs of are machine quilting because basting threads can get
* .?)
a quilt together, and "bcts'ccns" (spccizrl caught on the tbot of tl-re machine as vou sew.
quilting needles) czrnbe used for har-rdquilting
Thread
d. ..t
Needles for For piecing, use cotton servin$thread il'1'ou are
-l *
machine sewing fr s i n pc o r r o nt a h r i c s S
. o n r t . c r r i l r e rnss ea t a n n c .3
€
Quilting needleshavc thc or sand color rvhateverthe color of the fabric, ,# G
sharpest point, brlt a uniYersal but if 1'our quilt is all blues, for example.1'ou
G
n e e c U ei r r s i z e l U o r 1 2 f l ' S t - could use blue thread. The thread should not be Em
\ "fii*&-
70 or B0 (European)-can also visihle on thc finishcd quilt top. Quilting thread is
ffi$#"
be usecl.Ahval's start a new project used lbr hand or machine quilting and is heavier than
%*,
\\.ith a ne\\'needle; it is a small expense stzrndardsel'in! thread. It is availablein variegatedas V'!'r/
as plain colors. f)ecorative threads are also available.
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I t Q L T I P U E T - T1 0 7
make it easier to distort bias seams. to cut through a tat quartcr u.hen *, +: -i . ' . . . . + . -t . . . . . . . - . 1 . . . . : :. . . . . j . 9 . . : .
\bu mal' also tind it usei'ul to kecp a folded ar-rd l'ide enou€h lbr most of thc .; ,i ; : * : ; ll : i , . i
,. , i i ;- t, :
small cut'n'press board b1' the serving machine to pieces used in the blocks. Other sizes,
sa\re vou lrom too much getting up and dorvn r.r.hen such as small squares-2%in,3%in, and so on-are useful lbr
-you are sewing. \Vhen the blocks are finished, steam press thcm trimming units to sizc, plus a 6%in square for checking rhe iinished
betbre joining them togcther. 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
Rotary cutter thbrics. There arc also turnaround rulers that give inchcs in bold
Rotarv cutters come in all shapes and sizes. Trv <rn one side and %in measuremcnts in bold on the reverse. Nletric
to find one in the store that is not in a pachet so versions of manv sizes are also available.
that )'ou can hold it and see u'hat it I'eels like in
c,s* :lT:,:T:H:,11i:I
iJ"t"llffi,,,1t
"0 Sewing rnachine
A simple machine that does straight stitch is all that is necessarl',
but a needle-dorvnfunction is usetirl lbr some of the inset seamsand
Self-healing cutting rnat curved pieces becauseit enables1'ou to rvork more slorvly and stop
Bu.v the lar$est mat 1.ou have room for. to adjust the fabric. If 1'ou l.ill be quiltir.rg b1
1l:__
If 1'ou have to move your f'abric to finish machine, look t'or plentv of space betr.een
a cut, there is a chance that von rvill not the needle and the bodl' of the machine,
cut straight. Only use a rotarl'cutter on becausethis is l.l-rerevou l.ill have the
a sclt-hcaling mat, not on another surface, quilt gathered up as ).ou stitch-the
becausethe cutter rvill damagethe surface and the blade more room there is, the better.
Turntable Battin$
r\ turntable is useful if 1'ou are cutting Also knorvn as rvadding. this is the padded lal'er betrveen the quilt
large pieces and trimmin!, them to size, top and backing fabric. It can be purchascd b1' the 1'ardor
r"ir
because vou can just spin the turntable meter. or in Dre-cut sizes such as trvin bed or crib
t:,' arouncl to cut each side without havin€ size. Be$inners ma1. find it easier to u.ork
to picli i-rp and rnove the pieces. This rvith thinner batting. Thick polvcster batting
hclps to irnprovc accuracY. can be used for makinS tiecl quilts, giving
them zl put'tier appearancc.
108 TECHNIQI]ES AND TE\IPL;\TES
Cutting F'abrics
can cut the pieces of fabric for 1'our blocks using scissors,but rotary cutting is a lot quicker and
1;l.ou
L easier.Rotar-vcutters can be used to cut through two or more ia1'ersot' fabric at one time. Left-handed
people ma1'find it easier to hold this book to a mirror to see the hand positions. See page 11(r for cutting
pieces using templates.
Strips
1 Fold thc t:rhric il needed so
I
I that it all iits on the cutting
mat. Position one of the
horizontal lines on the ruler
along the fold, then position
the vertical line markin! the
Cut along one dia$onal of a square to Cut along both diagonals to produce
required rviclth oI the strips on produce tlo hall-square trianglcs. tbur quarter-square triangles.
the left-hand side of the tabric.
Position the fabric and ruler on the Ilold the ruler in place firml,v
cutting mat.
and, il'possible, have one iinger
off the ruler on the fabric or Triangles
board. This helps to stabilize
the ruler and 1'ou are less likel1' 1 To cut a hall'-squaretriangle, cut squaresof the required size and
to push it out oi position. I cut along one tliagonalto protlucetso triangles.
1\\'ith the hlacle right against For quarter-squaretrianf,les,cut the squares alon!, both diagonals
', I
&the ruler and otTthe edge of &to give four small triangles.
the tabric, start cutting awa--v
from l'ou; never cut tou'ard
Guide the rotar:'cutter alonSithe rulcr
to cut the fabric into strips. 1'ou ibr safetl' reasons.
-;."-r.l.
A l , t l
Angles
To cut strips of fabric at an angle (only 45-degreeanglesare
1
I required lbr the blocks in this book), align the 4S-degreeline
on the ruler with the bottom edAe of the fabric and cut as usual.
Fabric grain
Fabrics are made bv r.r'eavinglengthwise and crosswise threads $'ith seamson the bias $rain, becauseit has a tendency to
together. Fabric therefbre has trvo straight grains, rvhere these stretch and clistort the blocks. Horvever,man,vblocks and pieced
threads run parallel to or at right angles to the selvage (the units require bias seams (half-squaretriangles,for example)
finished edge).$rhen cutring patches, orient them so rhat the and these should be sewn slou'ly to avoid distorting the pieces.
straight grains rvill run verticallv and horizontallv through the Blocks that include diamonds will have at least two sides on
blocks. The bias grain of the fabric-that is, the diagonal grain the bias grain. Avoid having bias edges on the outside edges
that runs at a 4S-degree angle to the selr'age-is more stretchv of blocks becauseit makes the quilt harder to assemblervell.
than the straight grains. \Vhen possible,avoid curting pieces
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1 1O TECHNIQLIES IND TE}IPLATES
Piecing Techniques
pllocks can be seun bv hand or machine, but machine servin$is much faster. Use small. evenil'spaced
I)running stitches u'hen servingbv hand; use a straight running stitch for machine serving,setting the
9 and 12 stitches per inch (2.5cm).
stitch lenAth to betr,r.een
Regular shapes
1 Lav our the piecesin the correcr /.)Join the ror'vs together, matching and pinnin$ the seams
t
I positionsand join rhem into ross. &if necessarl', then press the finished block.
ffi
%
Start b.v placing the first trvo units ri$ht
sides together and serl. r'ith a %in (6mm)
seam allowance. Keep adding pieces until
Quick tip
To make lots of trvo- or
three-patch square or
rectan$ular units more
e a s i l va n d q u i c k l r ' .s e s l o n $
strips of fabric together and
t h e n c u t i n r o s e g m e n t so f
For speed,join strips togetherand the required size
t h e n( u r t h c mt o t l t er e q u i r c ds i z e .
.loin the pieces into rows, then join the rorvs together
Chain piecing
Chain piecing is a rval'of ser,vingidentical 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$ing. You 1,i11sew across a small gap and then the i'eed dogs
rvill pick up the fabric of the nerv pieces. Cut the thread to separate the pieces rvhen .vou have finishec.
Once 1'ou become proficient, 1'ou need hardl.v siorv dou'n at all. This method also saves a lot of thread. Feed pieces through the machinc
closel)'together and then cut the
thread to scparate them.
PIECING TECH\IQt]ES 11I
trlark the seam allorvances at each Sel from dot to dot, pivoting the Fold and crease thc tabric to mark the l'in the cun'ecl cdges togethcr.
conler oi the piecesrrit h r cjot. labric around the needle rvhen 1'ou center points of the cun ed ed$es. inscrting the pins at right angles.
are readv to serv t]re next sealr. \ \ } e n 1u u s c \ \ ' t h c s ( a n l . t l t c p i r t s c r n
be removed easill' 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'ill 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 12 TECHNIQLIES ,\ND TE[IPL,\TES
Improving Accurlcy
n accurate seam allorvanceis important because,if it is uneven, the units of the block rvill not meet
up neatl-vand -yourblocks may be of uner.ensizes.Here are a ferv ideas lbr improving vour accurac-y
Seam allowances
Quick tip
1 The iirsr srep to improving If -vou do not have a %in (6mm) foot, mark the measurement
I
I accuracyis to rest vour on the bed of the serving machine. Place the edge of a ruler
serm allosance.Cut four precisell. under the needle and stick some tape exactly
o ' / -x 2 i n ( 1 o . 2 r S c m ) s t r i p s %in (6mm) to the right. If -vou pile up three of four layers
of fabric from trvo or more ot tape, it rvill give a nice edge to rvork to.
different colors. Selv the strips
together along the long edges,
alternating the colors. Press
Sew strips of equal rvidth together, all the seam allorvancesin one
alternating the colors. and press the
seam allorvances in one directiorr. direction and lay the block on
a cutting board.
Fast corners
-l Fast corners can he used fbr snorvballblocks and fl-v-ing geese
I units. For these, cut a square and place it right sides toSether
on the required corner. Servjust one thread's rvidth arvay from the
diaf,onal in the direction of the corner.
Cut larger squares than required, sew Do the same to make accurate quarter- ,r}Fold back and press the square tolvard the corner. The thread's
together on either side of the dia$onal square triangles, sewing on either side
&rvidth allowance means that it should exactl.vmatch the edgesof
then cut alon{, the dia$onal, open out, oi both diagonals, and then cutting and
and trim to the correct size. trimming to size. the corner. Cut awav the excessfabric from the back.
Quick tip
Unpicking
Unless it is unavoidable,do not unpick blocks. If you have made
It is rvorth comparing the markings on your rulers. There
a mistake, cut new pieces and put the mistake onto .vour spare
are several makes and some have lvider markin$s than
pieces pile. If you unpick the seam, .vouweaken and distort the
others. You might tind that cutting to one side or other
fabrics. If 1'ou have sewn a whole block together rvrongl-'-,it might
of the line makes -vourrvork more accurate.
be a nerv r.ariation-that could rvell be horv manv oriAinal blocks
rvere develooed.
r 14 TECIINIQLTES AND TENIPLI\TES
Joining
the blocks
If ,vou have a complicated
arrangement, pin the blocks in
position onto a backing sheet.
Check the arrangement
carelullvl it is berter to discover
Pin the blochs together norv that a block needs rotating
than aiter the quilt top is pieced
together. A Polaroid or digital photo ma-v also help -vou to anaiyze
the arrangement. \\rhen )'ou are satisiied, unpin the blocks t'rom the
backin! sheet. Pin and then serv them into rows, pressin$ the seam
allou,ances in alternate directions on each ron., and then join the
rorvs together until vou have one piece. Serv the blocks together in rol s, then join the rorvs to complete the quilt top
rr | .1 , .
Hand quilting Machine 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$in { I There are t\\o str'lesot
l machine quilting. The I'irst
quiltin$ in the center and lvork outr'vard; that r.va1'you can smooth
is rvith the feed dogs up and a
creases toward the edges of the qullt top it' necessary'. Start b1'
foot on the machine that can
stitching through all three lavers, pulling the knot at the end of the
be used to quilt in straight
thread into the batting la-ver. Continue se\\'ing the design of 1'our
or slightll'curved lines. For
choice, usin$ a rockin$ motion to collect two or more stitches onto
beginners, quilting a line
the needle at once. LTsea thimble to push the needle through the
parallel to but not in the seam
la1'ers. \Vorkin! in a hoop suits some people; tr-v it and see. Remove
L-se seam lines as a guide for se\ying line is easiest because vou can
the quilt t'rom the hoop to avoid leavin! permanent creases l-henever straiSht lines oI machine quilting.
put )'our machine lbot agzrinst
l'ou stop lbr a break (even if 1'ou only think 1'ou rvill be five minutes).
the seam and tbllorv this as a
guide. r\s l.ith hand quilting,
alr.a)'s start in the center and
rvork outlvard.
Quick tip
For 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
Tie the la1'ers together l'ith decorative or the back.
knots instead of sewing them.
Use a rockino motion to collect two or mtire stitches orlto the needle at once
1 1 6 T E C H N I O U E SA N D T E t r I P L I T E S
Templates
lleveral blocks in rhis book require pieces that are difficult to cut using standard measurements,
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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.
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;. Textured light hlue: Clessic Dark blue: Bryan Taphouse, Gnld florvers: trIoda Fabrics,
Nature'slloods, Blue 67 (blocks Florver on Gold, 17033 12 (blocks
( b l o c k s5 2 . 5 7 , I 1 7 , 1 2 9 ,1 e 2 ) 4 2 , 5 1 , 5 9 , 7 5 , [ J 2 , 8 7 ,1 5 0 ) 7 3 , 8 1 ,9 2 , 1 2 3 ,1 5 4 ,1 7 0 )
Blue checks: \Vinborne Fabrics, Psychedelic blue: \Voodros, Checkered {,old: Benartex,
Babv Check, Nlint, F3089 067 Studios, trlillefiori Paperrveif,hts Happv Holiclar'.SleighCrossings.
(blocks50, 57, 81, 88, 148, 180) (blocks23, 83, 112, 150, Gold, 5380, C30 (blocks 19,72,
1 5 6 ,1 6 2 ) 79, 169)
Blue forget-rne-nots:Classic
Cottons,53171, P5.120,C22T Indigo spray: Ilakorver, Starn' gold: N'IodaFabrics,
(blocks 1I, 97, 105, 1.10. Spraytime, 2800 B0[J(blocks 21, Bitterslveet and Boo, Stars on
151,180) 5 0 , 6 9 , 1 0 7 ,1 1 6 ,1 3 9 .1 5 1 ,1 8 6 ) G o l d , 1 7 0 3 21 2 ( b l o c k s2 0 , 6 7 , 9 3 ,
9 9 , 1 5 4 , 1 t i 9 ,1 9 0 , 1 9 7 )
Powder blue: Bryan Taphouse, Textured darli hlue: Clessic
ffi Nature'sNloods,Turquoise 34
(blocks30, 38, 57, 60, 77, B9,
1 0 3 , 1 0 4 , 1 1 . 1 1, 6 , 1 )
Cottons,52071, P29.18,C23D
( b l o c k s5 7 , 6 0 , 9 6 , 1 0 ; 1 1
1 8 7 ,1 9 1 ,1 9 5 )
, 1 4 ,1 2 9 ,
Golden curls: Classic Cottons,
53296, P5963,C44 (blocks9, 58,
1 1 9 , 1 3 0 , 1 8 3 ,2 0 0 )
Blue pansies: Classic Cottons, Blue and gold pansies: Ilakorver, Berries on gold: trIodaFabrics,
53296, P5387,C29T (blocks28, Pansl' (blocks 2, 30, 52. 74, L)6, Thimbleberries, Berry Patch, 4866
5 7 , 9 6 , 1 5 0 ,1 5 3 ,1 6 5 ,1 8 0 ) 99, 14s) C 7 ( b l o c k s7 , 5 1 , 6 8 , 1 0 8 ,1 7 3 ,
18,1,189)
Blue vines: Fabri-Quilt. Inc., Gold swirls on broln: I{akolver,
Earth \\rind and Fire (blocks 97, Deco Oval Srvirl (blocks 6, 67, Gold rvith holll': Benartex,
1 0 7 ,1 3 7 , 1 5 1 ) 100,180,197) l l a p p t I l o l i d a y .J o l l v H o l l y .S o l t
Gold, 5381, C33 (blocks 49,79,
llistr trlue: Erlanger, Better Textured brown: Classic Cottons, 175,189)
Than Basics(blocks 109, 111, 53296, P5892,C42 (blocks6,20,
1 4 8 , 1 6 5 ,1 8 7 ) fr4, 173, 184) Yellorv rose swag: N{oda Fabrics,
Ginfham Rose,3 Sisters,Yellorv
Starrv night blue: Iloda Fabrics, Brorvn vines: Classic Cottons, Stripe, F3703-14 (blocks 3, 35,
Rainbow Stars, Blue (blocks 21, 53294, P5550,C96T (blocks 68, 8 6 , 1 2 6 ,1 3 0 )
4 2 , 5 0 , 5 4 , 1 0 9 ,7 7 1 , I 9 2 ) 86, 108, 723, L27, 112, 151)
Golden roses: Anbo Textiles,
Darh blue spral': Ilakorver, Gold speckle:Iloda l"abrics. Tudor Garden, Rose Gold,
Spral'time, 2800 B05 (blocks 2, Thimbleberries, Quilt Club F173-190(blocks 2, 67, 93,
5 7 , 1 1 1 ,1 3 6 , 1 5 9 ) Collection, Gold Speckle,F5003-1 1 0 8 , 1 4 2 ,1 5 2 )
(blocks 66, 70, 100, 152, 200)
1 2 4 F A B R I C R E S O U R C ED I R E C T O R \
Cream zi{za{s: NIoda Fabrics, Gold leaves: Classic Cottons, Red florver patch: Classic
Colombia River, 7966 11 (blocks 53281, P6383,C45T (blocks 12, Cottons,53171, P5466,C76T
5 3 , 7 3 , 8 5 ,1 2 6 , 1 2 7 ) 77, 39, 98, 747, 169, 777) (blocks 16, 22, 65, 78, 91, 95,
10s,179)
Cream florver patch: I{akower, Orange sprigs: Classic Cottons,
Trvo-TonePetal, Cream, 030,1 53281, P'1388,C72T (blocks65, Bright red: Brvan Taphouse,
(blocks34, 100, 170, 183, 197) 9 1 , 1 0 5 ,7 6 9 , r 7 2 ) Nature'strIoods,Christmas Red 44
(blocks31, ,10,82,90. 112,767)
Patterned cream: Timeless Oran$e leaves: Classic Cottons,
Treasures,Ir.or"vNoel, F5426, 53281, P6384,C74T (blocks 12, Red spral-: Nlakower, Spral'time,
C 2 4 2 6 ( b l o c k s2 6 , 3 0 , 4 4 , 6 7 , 8 4 , t 7 , 6 2 , 75 , 1 0 5 , 7 2 7 , 7 72 ) 2 8 0 0 R 0 4 ( b l o c k s1 7 , 2 9 , 3 3 , 6 2 ,
1 7 0 , 1 9 5 ,2 0 0 ) 83, 161, 193, 19.1)
Bright orange: Br1'an Taphouse,
Vanilla spatter: N{ichael lliller Nature'sl{oods, Orange 41 (blocks llarbled red: tr{oda Fabrics,
Fabrics, Countertop Texture, 5 , 8 7 , 1 4 7 , 1 6 0 ,1 6 8 , 1 7 8 ) Nlarbles,Turke,vRed, F6854
Vanilla,C239 (blocks 6,27,66, ( b l o c k s3 , 4 9 , 7 8 , 9 4 , 1 0 5 , 1 2 0 ,
96, 138,155,195) Red gingham: trIichael N{iller l.26, 169)
Fabrics, Crib Check, Red, C886
Lemon: Bryan Taphouse,Nature's ( b l o c k s3 3 , 9 4 , 9 5 , 1 1 5 , 1 5 9 , 1 7 9 ) Abstract orange: I'Iakorver,
trIoods,Lemon 38 (blocks 3, 20, VeronaAbstract (blocks27,93,
sfl, 70, 90, 123, L54, 167) Pink spri$s: Classic Cottons, 1 3 5 ,1 7 5 , 1 9 0 )
53171, P559,1,C14T (blocks 11,
Lemon stripes: ,\nbo Textiles, 7 6 , 9 , 1 ,1 0 1 , 1 0 5 ) llarbled ginger: Nloda Fabrics,
Fine Lemon Stripes, 53000, C503 Ginger Nlarble, F7521-16 (blocks
( b l o c k s1 3 , 4 5 , 1 7 3 ) Apricot: Bryan Taphouse, Nature's 6 , 5 3 , 6 1 , 7 4 , 1 0 8 , 1 1 9 ,1 3 0 ,1 5 4 )
N,loods,Apricot 23 (blocks 43, 81,
Banana -vellorv:Br.van Taphouse, 9 4 , 1 3 2 , 1 3 3 , 1 4 6 ,1 6 4 ) Ginger checks: Moda Fabrics,
Nature's Moods, Banana Yellow 40 Bittersweet and Boo, Ginger
(blocks 77, 80, 82, 144, 168) Psychedelic oran$e: Rowan, Check, 17031 16 (blocks 13,73,
FGO1RD0304450 (blocks 12, 18, 92, 138, 180)
Yellow spray: Nlakower, 3 9 , 6 4 , 8 7 , r 2 B , 1 3 1 , 1 7 6 ,1 7 8 )
Spraytime, 2800 YOB(blocks 29, Blue and cream diamonds:
75, 78, 83, 747, 760, 768) Dotted red: Michael Miller Makower, Nile Nlosaic,3804
Fabrics, Pindot, Red, C1065 (blocks 44, 67,85, 138, 155, 195)
Gold spray: Makower, Spraytime, (blocks 37, 45, 55, 115, 160)
2800 N06 (blocks 76,62,92, lOB, Gray mosaic with stars: NIoda
1 6 0 ,1 6 2 , 1 6 8 ) Red leaves:Classic Cottons, Fabrics, Thimbleberries, Star
S3296,P5589,C13T (blocks4, Grid, F5018-3(blocks 10,90,L67,
. 1 7 , 9 4 ,1 0 5 , 1 0 6 , 1 5 8 , 1 6 2 ) 184, 198)
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Gray leaves: Classic Cottons, \riolet splash: Timeless Treasures, Baby pink: Brvan Taphouse,
ti;:;:;1lltll:l1;t:1:t1t
53281, P6384,C84T (blocks 140, Atlas X,{ulti,F3148, C3148 (blocks Nature's N,Ioods,Ice Pink 27
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1 5 9 ,1 6 6 , 1 9 8 ) 2 8 , 4 6 , 5 6 , 1 1 3 , 1 5 6 ,1 8 6 ) i:li:::::l:::.:rrrrrr:rr:
(blocks 11, 21, 47 ,63, 81,
94, 185)
Blue-gra-v checkers: X'IodaFabrics, Purple circles: trIichael Nliller
Thimbleberries, Berry Patch, Blue l'abrics, Disco Dot, Violet, C91t) Haz-vpink: \Voodrorv Studios,
Diamonds, F4865 (blocks ,1,'11, (blocks 38, 149) Colorplal', Pink (blocks 15, 46, 56,
B B ,1 2 5 , 1 5 3 , 1 6 6 , 1 9 5 , 1 9 8 ) 7 1 , 1 1 8 ,7 2 8 , t 4 3 , 1 7 1 , 1 8 5 ,1 8 8 )
ffis*{ Hazl' lilac: \\bodrorv Studios,
g:ri::.1.:,f"::r,
Green flouer patch: Classic Colorplay, Lilac (blocks 71, 118, Tlopical pink rvith butterflies:
Cottons,53171, P5,166,C67T 122,t19,177,796) Michael l,Iiller Fabrics, Tropical
(blocks26, 35, 70, 72, 175, Fizz,Pink, C2208 (blocks 1, 10,
r94,r99) Lilac: Bryan Taphouse,Nature's
1itllt:l11:l;.rl,lrl.,:ii 63,61,1,24,782)
\'Ioods, Lilac 29 (blocks 1 8 , 5 6 ,
.:::,',.
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Black: Bryan Taphouse, Nature's 60, 132, 153, 156) N{arbled pink: tr{ichael I'Iiller
Xloods,Black 81 (blocks 18,31, Fabrics, Krystal, Pink (blocks
9 8 , 1 3 5 ,1 6 4 ) - Floral pastels: Ehor Fabrics. 2 5 , 3 2 , 3 9 , 1 3 1 , 1 4 1 ,L 1 7 , r 7 r ,
_4fui
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Hvdrangeaand Raspherrr', 181,196)
Nlulticolored scissors on black:
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NlichaelI\[iller Fabrics,Scizzors. 722, I9B)
:i::l\\'ide pastel stripes: I{ichael
Black, C2274 (blocks 5, 36, 39, Jii::1 N{iller Fabrics, Colorband, Pastel,
14.1,164, 168) Pink leaves on cream: Classic
,l.1C 1 2 5 7( b l o c k s1 . 1 , 3 6 ,8 1 , 1 0 1 ,
Cottons,53281, P6387,C10T 1 0 3 ,1 3 2 ,1 6 4 , 1 7 7 )
Grape: Bryan Taphouse, Nature's ( b l o c k s1 5 , 1 6 , 2 5 , 6 5 ,1 0 3 ,1 0 5 ,
trIoods,Grape 62 (blocks 38, 78, 106,113) Thin pastel stripes: Nlichael X{iller
1 3 1 ,1 4 7 , 1 5 3 , 1 7 8 )
53296, P5550,C31T (blocks 15, (blocks ,17,103, 1.16,1flts,19{i) Nlulticolored mosaic: trIichael
46, 109, 129, 717, 186, 196) Xliller Fabrics, Quilt, X{ulti, C2215
Florver sprinlile on cream: r\nbo ( b l o c k s5 , 5 5 , 7 7 , 8 2 , 1 6 8 )
Nlulticolored spots on purple: Textiles, Pink Florver Sprinkle,
Iloda Fabrics, tr{ulti Dot, Purple, F6100-10(blocks43, 76, 133,
F9913-13(blocks L2, 21, 39, 717, 1 5 3 ,1 9 8 )
1,281
, 7 7 , 1 8 1 ,1 8 8 )
a Roseson pink: J\lodaFahrics,
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Hazl' puryrle: \Voodrolv Studios, Paris Flea trIarket, Pink Ribbon
Colorpla-v,Purple (blocks 8, 78, & . , . . ' . 1 r , ! . 1Roses,F3726-16(blocks 11, 110,
1 0 2 , 1 1 3 , 1 4 7 , 7 5 6 , 1 7 1 ,1 7 6 , 1 8 8 ) 158,161,198)
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Index
A
,1 I Caroline's Choice 55 Double Nlonhev\\'rench 59 Four X Yariation 9.1
accuracv, improving 112-13 Carrie Nation Quilt 56 Double Quartet 49 Four-patch 42
, \ r r ( i a s i l ed / Chain and Hourllass 72 Double X 59 l.'our-patchChain 38
Aircraft 100 chain piecing 110 Drunkard's Path 78 Free Trade 50
Album Quilt flS Checked Corner 100 Duck's Foot 89 Friendship Name Chain 100
Antique Tile 52 Christnas Pillol'31 Dutchman's Puzzle 62
Anvil 69 ChristmzrsTree 101
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Around the Bend 76 Classic Cun'es 69 L) Garden of llden 89
Around the Trvist'18 Cockscomb .18 Eccentric Star 5.5 GeeseAround the Corner 103
Arrorv ,10 c o l o r1 0 . 1 6 - 1 7 , Eccentric Star \rariation 59 Geesein the Barn 28
,\rrol.head 61 Colorado Quilt 8.1 Economl'41) Goose Stripe 88
Aunt Dinah 93 Colorado Quilt \rariation .15 Eight Triangles'15 Goose Tracks 96
Comibrt Quilt 95 Eight-pointed Star 53 Grandma's Favorite 67
D
-fD computer programs,lbr design Endless Stair [J9 Grandmother's Choice 39
batting 107 1B Iinglish \Vedding Ring 96 Grandmother's Choice Yariation
Barbara Frietschie 52 Corner in the Cahin 103 equipment 106-7 76
Bird in the Air 7,1 Corner Sashed(ieese 93 Even Stripes 101 Grandmother's Corner 102
Birds in the Air 40 Cotton Reel 78 Grandmother's Cross 53
Blockade 62 Cotton Reel Variation 91 I.
I Greek Cross 67
blocks Counterpane 5'1 tabric 1(.),16-17
for borders 20 Counterpane \rariation 9fl bufing 17, 18 IJ
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combining 11, 12, 13, 20-1 Courthouse Steps 102 cutting 108-9, 116 Half-sashedDiamond 92
q u i l t l a v o u t s1 9 . 2 2 - . i Coxel"s Armv 9'1 designs 17 Half-squareTriangles,16
construction 13 Crack Those Curves 31 grain 109 Home Queen 58
ioinin$ 11il Cracker 50 quantities 1B_19 Hopscotch 85
making sample 21 Crockett Cabin Quilt'17 resource clirectory'122-5 Hopscotch Variation .15
size 12 CrosseclSquares90 t1'pcs17 HourglassI 57
turning 12 Cups and Saucers56 rvashinSbelbre use 17 HourglassII 58
unpicking 113 curved seams111 Fast Geese82 Ilourglass III 66
Blue and Green 22 cutting fat quarters 18 Ilourglass Variation 38
Bonnie Scotsman65 fabrics 108-9 Fivc-patch Star 91
Box in a Box 71 mat, self-healing107 Floating Diamond 99 r|.
Box of Treats 23 llock oI (iecse /J Improved Four-patch 60
Briar Tanlles 24 D Flv Foot 85 In the \Voodland 25
Bright IIopes 5t) Delax'zlre'sFlagstone'19 F'lfing GeeseVariation [J7 Indian Hatchet 49
Broken Dishes .16 Dia!,onalFour-patch Chain 68 Flfing Squares\rariation 63 Indiana Puzz\e 56
Building Blochs (r9 Diagonal Stripc 6.1 Flving X 72 inset seams111
Brr.r.ard'sRoost 79 Diag,onalStripes '11 Forest Paths 96 Inverted \r 90
Diamond Border B1 Four- and Nine-patch B1 iron 107
C Dian-rondFour-patch 39 I,'our Squares75
Cah.aoPuzzle 62 Diamond in the Square 66 Four X 5.9
Card Trick 73 Double Ilourg,lass65 Four X Quilt 57
I N D E X 12 7
Credits
'\ll photographsand illustrations are the copyright of Quarto Publishing plc.
\\'hile everv effort has been made to credit contributors, Quarto would like to apoloSize should there have
been any omissions or errors, and rvould be pleasedto make the appropriate correction for luture editions
of the book.