Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Block 10 THQA 2012

This week's block is called Improved Four Patch (from EQ7).

                                     

For one 7" block you will need - 



Print A (mine is the red "tree" print) -

                        2 - 4+3/8" squares, cut in half on the diagonal

Print B (mine is the green striped) -

                        2 - 3" squares

Print C (mine is the orange dots) -

                        4 - 1+3/4" squares

Print D (mine is the red striped) -

                        4 - 1+3/4" squares

Remember measure and cut carefully, scant 1/4" seams, press the seams in opposite directions....


Start by making two Four-Patches with the Print C and D squares.


I spiralled the centre seams to reduce bulk.


These two Four-Patches should measure 3".


Using the Print B squares make a larger "Four-Patch" with the first two Four-Patches.


Once again I opened up the centre seams.


This piece should measure 5+1/2".


The Print A triangles are added next.


To make stitching triangles to squares easier I use one of these handy-dandy point trimmers (there are many on the market, and I have seen templates in magazines to make your own).


I do find it much easier to line up the triangles for sewing, and there are no little "dog ears" to trim off later.


I sewed opposite sides first and pressed the seams to the triangles, then added the last two triangles.


Trim the finished block to 7+1/2" (finished size 7").

 Here are my other two blocks -



All together - 


Thanks for posting your blocks on Flickr.

Have a great day and thanks for quilting along!
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