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200QuiltBlocks toMix and Match
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A QUARTO BOOK
First published in North lmerica
in 2005 by
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Contents
IntroductionHow to Use This Book
CIL{PTER 1Mix and Match
1012
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Colors and Fabrics
Calculating Fab c
Quantities
Mixing and Matching Blocks
Blue and Green
Box of Treats
Briar Tanliles
In the Woodland
Raspberry tupple
Sunrise
Ceese in the Bam
\{indy Day
Spring Pillow
Summer Pillow
Christmas Pillow
Crack Those Curues
Star Boxes
Passion for Purple
Sashed Surprise
Star Sampler
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20222321
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34
CIIAPTDR 2
Block Directory 36
EFour-patch Chain
EHourglass
Variation
EOld Maid's Puzzle
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Diarnond
Four-patch
EGrandmother's
Choice
EBirds in the Air
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39
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39
40
EEconomy
@Diagonal Stripes
EXquisite
EMohawk Trail
EFour-patch
ERoman Square
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42
Squares and
Pinwheels
@SpinninE Tops
Variation
40
43
ERibbon Star
@Pinwheels
ENorthwind
@X Quartet 11
tttNelson's Victory 11
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Pinrvheel
EEight Triangles ,{5
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EYankee Puzzle
\tariation
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Half-square
Triangles
EBroken Dishes 16
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ttShoofh'
@Right and Lelt
ETile Puzzle
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Crockett
Cabin Quilt
ECockscomb
1 7
EMiller's Daughter '18
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Around the Twist ,18
@Indian Ilatchet 49
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Double Quartet 19
@Delawareh
Flagstole
EBright Hopes
@Free Trade
49
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ELucky Clover 5 1
E\Vhirling Blade 51
EJacks on Six
ESpool
EAntique Tile
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EBarbara Frietschie 52
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Eight-pointed Star 53
@Road to Oklahoma 53
EGrandmother'.s
Cross
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Nine-patch
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Counterpane
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Virginia\Vorm Fence
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Sunrise Sunset 55
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Eccentric Star
ECaroline's Choice 55
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f=:-lLlr lCups and Saucers 56
Elndi^t Pnzzle 56
ECarie Nation
Quilt
@Hourglass I
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57
Four X Quilt
@Spider
@Four X
@Ilourltass Il
@Home Queen
@Double MonkeyWrench
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Dccentdc Star
Variation
@Double X
@Kaleidoscope
@Improved
Four-patch
ENew Album
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Arrowhead
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Monastery
Windows
EWindmill
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Dutchman's
Puzzle
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Blockade
61
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62
ECalico Puzzle
@Flyin€, Squares
Variation
EMr Roosevelt's
@Diagonal St pe 64
ESteps to the Altar 64
63
64ffi:*t'.*,.EBonnie Scotsman 65
@Double Hourglass 65
@Uneven Stripes 65
@Diamond in
the Square
EHourglass lll
(HlH,,*ria,ion 66
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@Greek Cross
@Grandmah
ravorlte o/
ESteeplechase 67
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Diagonal
Four-patch Chain 68
ESickle 68
ERoman Stripe
EOhio Star
EClassic Cun'es 69
@Building Blocks 69
EStripes 70
@Chain and
Ilourglass
@Card Trick
@Propeller
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Bird in the Air 71
Old \Vindmill 71
@Sam's Favorite 74
@Four Squares
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ETexas Star
@Grandmother's
Choice Variation 76
EKittv Corner
@,\round the Bend 76
@Nlitered Corner 77
@Summer Sky
ETam's Patch
@Drunkard's Path 7B
@Cotton Reel
@Triangles 78
EMemory 79
@Buzzard s Roost 79
@\\'ide Stripe
@The IIouseThat Jack Built 80
@Twelve Triangles 80
@King's Crown
ESister's Choice 81
@Four- and
Nine-patch 81
@Diamond Border 81
@Fast Geese
@Zigzae 82
@Sashed Nine-patch 82
69 79
72
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@I Long Checks 70 77
\Vhite llouse
Steps
@Three-patch
Quilt
@Box in a Box
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82
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72
@Small ltianllles
and Stripes
@Large Ttiantllesand Stripes
@Yankee Puzzle I 84
@Ttiangle Tiles a4
@Colorado Ouilt 84
@Whirlpool
@Pieced Star
@iankee Puzzle II 85
84
85
@Hopscotch
@Fly foot
65
@Mosaic
@Picket
@Small Center
Nine-patch 86
@Wild Goose Chase 87
@Flying C.eese
Variation
@Air Castle
@Nine-patah
Variation
@Goose Stripe
urqAlbum Quilt
. 8 8
@Garden of Eden 89
86
86
87
88
88
85
92
@Endless Stair
@Duck's Foot
@Log Cabin 90
@Crossed Squares 90
90
@Five-patch Star 9l
@Railroad
@Cotton ReelVariatlon
@Star X
@Half-sashed
Diamond
89
89
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92
@Thrifty
@Safiooth Star
@Aunt Dinah
@Corner SashedGeese 93
@Four Xvariation 94
@Red Cross
@Coxey's Army
@Johnny Around
the Comer
@Sashed Geese
@Comfort Ouilt
ff**,.""u"@Forest Paths
@EnglishWedding tunA
@Ot'}'-CenterLog Cabin
@Philadelphia
Pavement
@Plain Block
@Starry Night
@Counterpane
Vadation
@Pie Slices
@Swamp lngel
96
97
98
@Rosie\ Favorite
@Floating Diamond 99
@Friendship
Name Chain
@Aircratt
100
100
@Checked Corner 100
@Strength in
Union \rariation 101
@Even Stripes 101
@Christmas Tree 101
@Courthouse Steps 102
@Sashed Triangles 102
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@Grandmother's
Corner 102
@Corner in
the Cabin 103
@Sixteon Squares 103
@Geese ̂ round
the Corner 103
CHAPTER 3Techniquesand Templates 104
Equipment
Cutting Fabrics
Piecing Techniques
lmproving Accuracy
Completing the Quilt
Templates
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108
110
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114
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l'abric Resource Directory 122
Index
Credits
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Dlock 16. Stinnnrg Tops \:rri.tion
Introduction'pfnr hurtJreLl. ui tca rs. neonle r mfl inl \ ' \ \ 'nm( l ) h:rrc bcEn sesinq
I srDall pieces oi tbhrie roqerher rn crr 'atc lar{cr ones in(l rec\ 'cl ingscraps of clothing to make quilts. Developing on ftom this. quilters
intentionalh' cut up larger fabrics and servcd the smaller pieces
together in deliberate patterns that thcl found pleasing. This
eventuallv elolvecl into block patch\\()rh as we kno\! it, usualh.
designed on a geonetric grid. SewinA pieced blocks and ioiningthem together to make a largcr item has long been a lavorite
lechniquc ibr creatiDg the warm, decorativc, aDd useful quilts.
hangings. and throrvs found in so manv homes.
This book rvill inspire rou to take on the challenge of creating
vour own quilts, transforming humble lhbdc pieces into uniquequilts. \\'all hangings, and accessories in a kaleidoscope of colorful
contemporarv and traditiol1al designs. From simple squares anclcheckerboards to elaborate star blocks, discover ne\\' $a)'s to
combine color and pattern. The 200 quilr blocks in this book
including manv original designs as well as traditional block patterns-
are al l 6in (1.5cm) square, making i t easv to mix and mdtch them
in anv conbination to produce a tabulous quilt, blanket, or throw.
All of the techniques required are clearly cxplailed wirh step-b]'-
step photographs, tiom cutting the pieces to simple quilting. r\t-a-glance svmbols denote the shapes and techniqucs used, plus thc
skill level required, so hoth nerv and expe cnoed quilters can
easilv crcate beautiful finished rvorks.
Colors and fabricsThe 200 blocks in this book rvere made using a palette of 1(X) Iabrics.
Details of the specitic fabrics used are provided on pages 122-125,
but vor can of course setv the blocks using anJ' tabric and color
combinations that -vou like. Traditional cotton fabrics have been usedhere, but 1'ou could substitute vehets and silhs for a richcr look.
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How to Use This Book
A t the beginning of rhe book you
fl,will find an illustrated contenls
list showing you phototlaphs of all
200 blocks. All you have to do is look
through the list and ftnd one you like.
Mix and matchThe mix-and-match section takes. you
thro4lh the process of creating your
own quilt, gving advice on choosing
colors, calculatinEl fabric quantities,
and combining blocks. There are also
designs for making 17 quilts and
pillow cover€ using a selection of
blocks from the directory. They
include large designs, as well as
small, quick-to-make ones.
recnrxquesand templatesThis section contains detailed
information on the equipment
required and how to cut and sew
the blocks, including helpful hints
for improving accuracy. Different
methods ofjoining blocks are also
demonstrated, as well as ideas for
quilting the finished plece. At the
end of the section, you will find
full-size templates for those blocks
that require unusual or difficult
shapes, plus a list of the actual
fabrics used in the book.
SizeAll th€ blocks in this book are rhesame siz€, 6in (lscm) square, so anyblock can be mixed and matchedwith the others at will.
Quilt layoutsEach quilt layout is accompant€d by details of the finished size of iheitem, ih€ materials required, and how to construct the quilt, includinEitps for speed and sugAesrions for suitable bindings.
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Quantity and colorsEach block us€d for the quilt is shombelow th€ main illustr.iion, accompantedby its reference number, fsbric selection,and how many of that block you need
Thrning the blocksSome of the blocks us€d in the qutlt layouts need to be tuE€dclockvise or counterclockwise by 90 or 180 degees io make up .hedesign. When assembling the blocks, check the illustmrion caretullyand mak€ sure the orientation of each block march€s rhe larour-
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H O W T O U S E T H I S B O O K I 3
Block directoryThe block directory contains 200 block pattems. Each one
is accompanied by a photograph, fabric selection, cutting
instructions, construction method, quick tips, at-a-glance
svmbols, and ideas lbr matching the block with others in
the directory. All of the measurements specified in the
cutting instructions include a %in (6mm) seam allowance.
Follow either. the imperial or the metdc measurements
when cutting the pieces; never interchange between
the trvo systems.
Understanding the s1'rnbolsEach block design is rccompanied b' a svmbol indicating the skill level required to make it,
flus s)'mbols indicating the most diiTicult shapes to crt for that block and an,v sp€cial
skill
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Shapes Tbchniques
(provided full-sizeon pages r16-12t)
Inloh€s sewing insetseans (see page 11r)
Curved piecing(see page t r1)
Fasr piecing rechniquescan be used (see pagesl l0 and 113)
Construction $uidelinesKey blocks demonstrate basic constructional techniques thnt are
rcfefted to throughout the director.y. Step-b.y-step illustrations
make it clear how to sew the pieces together.
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Nlixing blocks togetherlbu can use )'our o\n imaAination to
mix blocks or experiment with the
recommendations here.
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Shared cuttinAand constmctirnS€veml blocks require the same sirepieces and construction techniques,but use different fabrics andarrangenents. If a block doesnot feature specific cutting andconstruction guidelines, you willfind this infomation in the nearestprevious block that does-lorexampl€, refer to block 22 fotcutring and consrruction guidelinesfor making blocks 23-26.
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Mix and Match
This chapter wilt help you decide which blocks to mlx and match, and features plenty
of examples shorving different styles to get you started. There is also guidance on the
choice of colors, plus ideas on getting the most from different textile designs and how
to calculate the fabric reouirements for the ouilt vou want to make.
I 6 M I X A N D M A T C I I
Color theoryIt is useful to learn a few basic principles oI color theory by
studying a standard color wheel. There are three primary colors on
the wheel-red, yellow, and blue and these are divided by three
secondary colo6-orange, green, and purple. The secondary colors
are made by mixing the two adjacent primary colors together The
term "value" is used to describe the l{lhtness
yeltow or darkness of a color
Colors that are close on the color
wheel are called analogous, or
opposite on the color wheel
are called complementary,
or contrastine,; for example,
orange and blue. lf you choose
it will look lovely but the pattem
will not be as definite as it would be
if vou added some contrast ro rhe color
scheme by introducinS some complementary or different value
colors. When choosing a complementary color scheme, it is a €iood
idea to follow the 80:20 rule-that is, 80 p€rcent of one color and
20 percent of the complementary color. If you use 50 percent of
each color, they can fight and the result will Irot be restful to look at.
Single-color, monochromatic schemes can work very well if you use
labrics with different values andlor Dattems.
Colors and Fabrics
q harmoniousl for example. vellow
\E through to ."d. color" thrt are
/S an analogous color scheme and6t your fabrics are similar in value,
/a\ ne of the most exciting features of quilts is the impact of color. Color can cause the lireatestt l\-./anxiery among quilters, with so many fabrics to choose from that it is easy to become overwhelmed.
A restricted palette of 100 fabrics was used to make all 200 blocks in this book, with the fabrics being
chosen to achieve a balance of plains and Dattems as well as the whole spectrum of colors.
AnalagoN color scheme Conplementa4 color scheme
Strongly contr.sting color scheme Monochromatic color scheme
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T'vp
iles of fabric
Thc nr()st c()mnrrlrr tlbric lirr
qui l t making is 100 perccrt
cotton. but cxpcricnced qui l tcrs
cxn incorporxte llannels, silk,
ileece, or xDl' other materixls
the: ' f ind. Cotton fabrics are
eas)' to \\'ork \\'ith xnd can be
prcsscd to giYe a crisp scan.
I'ol]'cottons are more sprinA)'.rnd herder to \\'ork Nith and prcss.
-\hvavs dip a small piece ot' the lirbric into hot Nater to check thit
the color rvill not run. li it does. \'ash it lt IeN times belbre use.
Nerv. unrvashed fabric has a crisp dressing that makes i t east ' to
cut xnd piece, but i f r-ou hale *ashed vour i i rbric, \ 'ou can starch
ir before cutting il ]'ou \Yish.
Textile designsl)lain or solid colors arc good lbr breaking up busl- patterns and lbr
accentuating individual patches in a block. Striped ilbrics can ha\'e
mxn)' colors or just tlo; the desi{ns usualll run parallel to the
selvage and are useill fbr border blochs. l,arge prints are harder to
use than small print designs, but are useful ibr large center patches.
\bu can also crrt manl'snrall patches tiorn them in an arrnngement
rhar yields a \,\'ide varietl'of colors and patterns. l'ictorial, or
conversxtional, i rbrics are those with pictures on. Thel 'can be
cut so that a particular sectioD is in the center of a block, but
be carelul becausc thcv oltcn havc e right end rvrong wa)'up.
Trl' to var-v thc typc of thbrics I'ou usc. Nlix llorals with gconlctrics
and plains with pictorials. If ]'ou normallv use small prints and are
not confident about trying something new, vou could serv some test
blocks using a Nider |arietv of patterns <ombinilrg large prints
\\'ith small chechs aDd stripes. tbr example. lbu rvill find that vour
confidcnce graduall]' increases. \bu can also use fabrics to make
\rur qui l t look a lot more complicated t l ,an i t real l l ' is. l 'or cxan,plc,
if vou replace a plain squere Nith a stripcd tirlrric, irom a distencc
it \ ! i l l lo()k rs i f the str ipes xrc picccd.
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Bulrng fabricThe best piece oi advice is: if )'ou like a thbric, use it- Don't agonize
or worry that others may not l ike i t l i t is not thcir qui l t . \ \ 'hen
choosing tabrics from a store, a Aood tip is to iind onc tirbric You Lrve
and then choosc other fahrics t{) g() \ \ ' i th i t . Thesc can he similar in
color or di11!rent, depending ()n thc cilect You \\'1tnt to achiere. The
stali can advise vou and otten group thbrics that thel think rvorh rvell
together. Il possible, check the lirbrics in davlight bY carrying thcm
to the \rindo\\i some electdc lights have en oraDge cest that n:lv
clistort the appearance of the colors.
I 8 N I IX ] \ND t r IATC I I
Write it downDecide on the finishecl length and u'idth of your quilt, making sure
each is divisible bv 6in (1Scm)-remcmbeq all the blocks in this
book are 6in (1.5cm) square. Calculate hou'manv blocks there rvill
be across and dorvn the quilt, and x,rite this information dorvn. Next
count how man,v of each block there zrre and rvrite that dorvn. tr,Iake
a sample of each block and decide on vour t'abrics. Photocopy the
pages of the book rvith "vour
blocks on and stick 1'our fabrics in place
If -vou do not have access to a copier, trace the blocks onto lreezer
or greaseproof paper and stick the f'abrics onto that.
I{ake a list of all the pieces necdecl tbr each block and their
colors. Then, working color b1'color, calculate horv many of each
piece vou need; tbllow the example on the opposite page if it helps
make it clearer. If you have access to a quilt design pro$ram, such
as Electric Quilt or Quiltpro, these can calculate the vardage for
1'ou, but be al'are that they often have a I'at quarter of fhbric as a
minimum even if you only need one small piece in the entire quilt.
Indii ' idual block design
-\lternative color schemc
Fat quartersFabric can be purchased in ready-cut pieces called fatquarters. These are half a 1'ard of tabric cut in half ro give
a quarter of a 1'ard, but in a fat rectanfle not a long thin
one-that is, 20 x 18in. The metric equivalent of a fatquarter is slightl"v larger, at 50cm square. Fat eighths are
also available; these are a fat quarter cut in half aAain.
Prograns such as Electric Quilt makeit eas.v to tlesign blocks and quilts, asrvell as try,- out different color schemcs
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C alc ulating F'abric Quantitie sT Tnless )'ou are makin$ a scrap quilt from lots of difi'erent fabrics, it is important to calculate horvI I
LJ much of each fabric -vou rvill need so that .you have enough to complete the quilt. Calculating fabric
quantities does require a bit of lvork, but it is not ditTicult. \bu just need to sit dorvn rvith a clcar head
rvhen ,vou are not tired, l' ith a piece of paper and a pencil (a calculator and t'at cluarter or u'idth of fabric
are usetul, too, especiallv lvhen usin!, templates).
Worked example: Nine-patch Blues' fh is
qui l t is 3(r i r - r (90crn) square and comprises 18 ot b lock 51 arrc l
18 oi b lock 136 (colLrmn , \ ) . Block .51 uscs t rvo t 'at r r ics: p la in b luc
rund pattelnedr block 136 Llscs t\vo thbrics: rvhite ancl r'arielated
bluc (column B). Find the cut t in! s izes to l the pieces i r - r each blocl i .
\\'orking color ll ' color, list the measurements ol all the pieces
ol each color t'ol ezrch block in column C. Nlultiph' the figr-rles in
column (l hv the nunber of pieces required in each block ancl
lx ' the nr . rmbcr o i b locks (D) to g ive tota l inches or cent in lete l"s
requirecl (ll). It a piece is not scluare, Llse the big{est number for vour
culculat ionsr t 'or cxample. tbr a 3% x 2in (8.7 x 5cm) str ip. n lu l t ip ly
. l l in (8.7cm) bv D. Put the * ' ic l th o ivourt 'abr ic at the top of column
I"r allox'-l(.)in t'or'1'ardage ancl 2Oin lbr fat qr-rarters (or 10Ocm t'or'
meterage ancl 50cm for tat quarters). l)ivide E bv this tigure to give
thc total number ot strips requirecl (l-). \Iultiplv the number ot stlips
rl') bv thc rviclth of the piece (C) to t'incl the total t'abric recluirecl.
^\lrr'avs round up to allou' tbr r-nistakcs.
( : . \ I . ( . I - T . . \ T I \ r ' , f . \ l l R T ( - r . 2 r - . \ \ T I 1 - I L : I 9
ffiru H';Plain blue: 6 x2%in (6.2cm) = 15in (38crn). The total plain blue
tabric required is theretbre 15in (3lJcm).
Pattenred: 5 x2%in (6.2cm) = 1.2%|'t (31cm). The total patterned
falrr ic required is thereforc 12%in (31cm).
\Vlr i te: 7 x 2in (.5cm) = 1. l in (35cm), plus 3 x 1%in (3.7cm) = | ' l in
(12cm). The total l 'hi te t 'abric required is theret 'ore 1tt%in (.17cm).
\rariegated blue: . l x 2in (5cm) = {Jin (20cm), plus - l x 1%in (3.7cm)
= 6in (15cm). The total varicgatcd blue fzrbric rccluired is theret'ore
1.l in (35cn'r).
patterned 2kin 4x18
(b.2cmJ
r v h i t e 3 % x 2 i n 4 x l t t
(8.7 x 5cm)
r.hite l%1n
( J . / C m . )
4 x 1 8
gar ie€ated 2in 4x18
blue (5cm)
18oin(446,4cm)
tJ l tn
(626.4cm)
10Bin
(266.4cm)
14.lin
(360cm)
l . t f , t n
(333cm)
5 strips
7 strips
3 strips
.l strips
4 stripsvariegated
blue
t h l n . ) x l d
( J . / c m J
2O } I IX . \ND \ IATCI I
Mixing and Matching Blocks
Choosing blocksLook through the mix-and-match examples on pages 22-35, plrrs the
rvorked cxample on page 19. Do vor-r preter one st1'le to another? For
example, some have blocks u.ith a diagonal bias that can be used to
make 1og cabin-stvle arrangements or to create the et'ibct ot' a blocir
on point in the midcile of 1'our quilt. Others are more regular, rvith
trvo blochs alternatecl. Some blochs are particularlv suitable ibr
crcating the sides ancl corners of fake picccd borders.
\bur level of sel'ing skills is another factor to keep in mind. ,\ll of
the blocks are marked with an icon indicating the skill level required
to make that block, fiom easl' to intcrn-rediatc to advanced. If 1'ou are
a be!,inner, I'ou ma)' find it best to choose blocks marked u'ith an
"casv" icon.
A ll 2tlu blocks in the block directorl'are the same size, 6in (15cm) square! so thcre are thousands ot'
l, Lpossihle comhinations vou could put together x,hen designing )'our o\\,n quilt, throrv, or pillorv. Here
are a terr' helptul hints, but it is realll ' a matter of personal pret'erence
Das.v
' fhese are just sonre
of thc blochs in the
directorJ' that are ideal
ior creating bordcr
designs tor J'our quilt.
m Intermediate
llll ou'u"""d
Fake border design, In the \\roodland, pale 25
13t1. Larqe Trialgles
and Stripes
8. . \ r ru r r I0 I . Long Chcchs 118. Arouncl the Bend 119. trl i tered Corner
Think also about rvhether vou want the seam lines to meet. If ,vou
clo and the first bloch 1-ou select is a four-patch design, tr1'to select
other four-patch blocks to combine with it. ,\lternatell', if 1'ou
combine a four-patch block l.ith a nine-patch design, there rvill be
lcss bulk at the seams and it rvill be less obvious if 1'our blocks are
llot perfect because there are no seams to match. Another $ood st-vle
ior this is sashed blocks, but choose trvo with different u.idth sashings
so that inaccurate seams rvill not be so obvious.
Ilake a sample^\hva1's make a sample every time.vou sew a nelv block. This will
enable }'ou to check the size. The cutting measurements are rounded
ro the nearest %in (3mm) to make them eas]' to see ori rulers. This
can mean that a block rvill be slightl"v larger or smaller than the 6in
(15cm) specified. It is best to find this out at the beginning, not after
r-ou have made 20 blocks onl1' to discover that the)' do not t'it
topether. Adjust 1'our seam allorvance b1' the rvidth of a thread either
sav to bring the blocks to the required size. See also the improvin$,
llccurac--v section on pages 112-113.
If 1'ou make all 1'our sample blocks in one color, such as blue, "vou
s'i1l soon ha'l'e a lovel)' collection of blocks that 1'ou can use to make
a sampler quilt and all for next to no effort. Another good option for
rcst blocks is to use Christmas tabrics, so that each 1.ear you rvill have
a nelv Christmas throw to displal'. These test blocks can, of course,
bc included in the backinA as a label if rvished.
Testing your designIf 1'ou are not sure about some blocks, photocop-v them in
black and rvhite. This u,ill remove an1' color bias that 1'ou
might have and shorv ).ou just the tones; .vou can then see if
the tones balance across the quilt. You can photocopl'1'our
lhbrics in blach and rvhite, too. rvhich helps u'ith balancing
the color values of 1'our blocks-even if the copl'shop
thinks 1'ou are a bit peculiar.
} I I X I N G , \ N D } I A T C I I I N G I ] I , O I ] K S 2 1
In the top example, the seams need to meet perfectll' I'hcre the ilvo
blocks ioin. There are also seam allou'anccs l iom forrr fabrics at this
meeting point on the back oi the blocks. producing more bulh. In the
above example, the seam allou'ances are spread across the -seern joining
thc tl 'o blocks. and less-than-perfect piccin$ u,i l l not be as noticcablc.
Belorv, tn o blocks that ircorporate sashings as part of their design have
bccn joincd, but the sashings arc oi dii ' tbrent widths. helping to disguisc
an]'piecing inaccuraoies and spread the bulh oi the seam allorvances.
2 2 \ i l - \ , \ \ t ) M . \ 1 ' C I I
Blue and GreenSize30in (76cm) square. cxclucl ing thc bincl ing
Nlaterials. 10096 cotton tabric (sec pages 1 fi-19
tor intormation on hon to calcul.rte
fabric cluar-rtities)
. 3.1 in (86cn-r) squarc of bat t ing
. 3.lin (fJ6cm) scluare of backing fabric
. [J in (20cm) ot ' fabr ic to c]- r t in to lZ in (3.7cm)
rvide bincling strips
PiecingServ cach of the blocks as dcscrihccl ir-r thc
directorl'. Iialie the nurnber of each shos'n
belo*'. lior speed n'hen making the for-rr-patch
uni ts, cut long str ips of fzrbr ic , io in into pairs ot
zrlternatc colors, and thcn cut into t\\'o-pzrtcl-l
component uni ts (see page 11()) .
FinishingCheck that all the blocks are sqlr.rc ancl press
them. La1'out the blochs on a l lat . c lean surtace
in the arrerngcmcnt shorvn. Picce into ron's ancl
then join the rorvs to form the qlrilt top. l-aver
\\'ith batting ar-rd backing t'abric ancl cluilt as
clesirecl. Llse blue or green fol the bincling.
l 5 f ) l \ 1 1FI lx 13
I
Box of Tfeats
l 1 6 l x / F T l x e
\ ' I I X I N G ] \ N D N { A T C H I N G B L O C K S 2 3
Size.l8in (122cm) square, excluding the binding
Materialso 100% cotton fabric (see pages 18-19
for intbrmation on horv to calculate
fabric quantities)
. 52in (132cm) square of batting
. 52in (132cm) square of backing labric
. 10in (25cm) of fabric to cut into 1%in (3.7cm)
wide bindinf, strips
PiecingSew each of the blocks as described in the
directory. Make the number of each shown
below. For speed when making, the tbur-patch
units, cut long strips of fabric, join into pairs of
alternate colors, and then cut into tlvo-patch
component units. Chain piece the half-square
triangles (see page 110).
FinishingCheck that all the blocks are square and press
them. Lay out the blocks on a flat, clean surl'ace
in the arrangement shown (you lvill have to
rotate some blocks). Piece into rows and then
join the rows to form the quilt top. Layer with
batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired.
Use red for the binding.
F z l x 6
Klw
E e ] x o L I l l l l x32-...
- = I lrewl 6 5 l x r
2 4 \ I I X , \ N D } I . \ T C ] I I
Briar Thngles;t,*.s-^^z^
**&h.9."nY,r !
,,cti
Size.lSin (122cm) sqlrare. exclr.rcling the binding
Nlaterials. 10096 cotton I'abric (sce pages 1ii-l9
for intbrmat ion on hon' to calculate
fabric quantities)
. 52in (132cm) square of bat t ing
. 52in (132cm) squarc of backing fabr ic
. 10in (25cm) of t 'abr ic ro cut inro l%in (3.7cm)
u'ide binding strips
PiecingServ each of the blocks as describecl in the
ciirectorl'. \lake the number of each sho*,n
belorv. For speed *.hcn making the tbur-patch
units, cut long strips of fabric, join into pairs of
alternate colors. and then cut into t*'o-patch
component units. Chain piece the hah'-squarc
triangles (see page 110).
FinishingCheck that all the blochs are sqlrare and press
them. La1'ollt the blocks on a tlzrt, clear-r surthce
in the arrangement shou'n (r'ou rvill have to
rotzlte somc blocks). Piece into rol's ancl then
join thc ro\\'s to tbrm the quilt top. Laver rrith
battirlg and backing fabric and quilt as clesired.
L ' sc g reen t b r r l t e I ' i r r c l i nq .
I
i $ :
Fs-l x 12ffif ,$-
F q l x 1 6
tffiFs-l x 2s l ra r l x s
In the Woodland
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:rirri:::i:il
:it::i::i:., I t.4,,4..4,:
l:l:l::i::ll:l, ::ria:tu:t:i:r:.,rtr;::l
:i:t:t:ri:i:
I I I X I N G A N D I I , \ T C H I N G B L O C K S 2 5
Size36in (92cm) square, excluding the binding
N'Iaterials. 100% cotton fabric (see pa{,es 18-19
for intbrmation on hol. to calculate
fabric quantities)
. ,lOin (102cm) square of batting
. 40in (102cm) square of backing fabric
. 8 in (20cm) of fabr ic to cr l t in to l%in (3.7cm)
n'icle binding strips
PiecingSeq.each of the blocks as described in the
directorl'. N{ake the number of each sholvn
belorv. For speed rvhen making the lbur-patch
units, cut long strips of fabric, join into pairs of
alternate colors, and then cut into trvo-patch
component units. Chain piece the half-square
triangles and ilving geese units (see pa€e 110).
FinishingCheck that all the blocks are square and press
them. La1'out the blocks on a llat, ciean surface
in the arran$ement shorvn (1'ou will have to
rotate some blocks). Piece into rorvs and then
join the rows to form the quilt top. La1'er rvith
batting and backing I'abric and quilt as desired.
Use light bror.n for the binding.
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Raspberry Ripple
:1.:::: l!{: . : t t : . r ; r ' *
3 . . .
av..'
. & .
a: . t:i'\rt
Size36in (92cm) square, excluding the binding
Materials. 100% cotton fabric (see pages 1Fi-19
lbr intbrmation on horv to calculatc
tabric quantities)
o 40in (102cm) square oi batt ing
o 40in (102cm) square of backing fabric. 8in (20cm) of t 'abric to cut into \%in (3.7cm)
rvide binding strips
PiecingSeu' each of the blocks as described in the
directory. \{ake the number of each shorvn
belorv. For speed rvhen making, the four-patch
units, cut long strips of tzrbric, join into pairs ol'
alternate colors, and chen cut into trvo-patch
component units. Chain piece the half-square
tr iangles (see page 110).
FinishingCheck that all the blocks are square and press
them. Lay out the blocks on a i1at, clean surface
in the arran$ement shorvn (.vou rvill have to
rotate some blocks). Piece into rorvs and then
join the rows to tbrm thc quilt top. Layer rvith
batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired.
Lise pale pink for the binding.
Eibl x s [ro-l x 'r- . : : f i .t : . t ! -' J a f ! :
r , ' 0 J , , - ' ', - t
i , ( ;> '. a
F r l x
K .]] l : l :rr,,:rrrM"s l ,
I 2
Sunrise
l-ta I x 12
I I I X I N G A N D } I , \ T C H I N G B L O C K S 2 7
Size49in (l22cm) square, excludin$ the binding
Nlaterialsr 100% cotton fabric (see pages 18-19
for information on how to calculate
fabric quantities)
. 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
PiecingServ each 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).
FinishingCheck that all the blocks are square and press
them. La,v out the blocks on a fl,at, clean surface
in the arrangement shorvn (1'ou will have to
rotate some blocks). Piece into rot's and then
join the rows to form the quilt top. Laver with
batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired.
Use red or orange for the binding.
E 7 l x 2 a fozl x +
9g:&ii, wrw IreWf t { lx z+
2 8 ] I I X A N I ) \ I A T C I I
Geese in the Barn
E u l x +
rl..; l-:l! i l . : i . ;9.
' r l i : . : , i i
::i:ta::t:ti:l
Size36in (92cm) sqlrare, excluding the bincling
Nlaterials. 100% cotton fabric (see pa!,es 18-19
tor information on hol.to calculate
fabric quantities)
o 40in (102cm) square of battin!,. rl0in (102cm) square of backin{ tabric. 8in (20cm) of fabric to cut into l%in (3.7cm)
u'ide binding strips
PiecingServ each of the blocks as described in the
directorv. Ilake the number of each shown
belorv. For speed, chain piece the halt'-square
trlangles (see page 110). For a scrap-quilt look,
sort )'our I'abrics into dark and light values and
make the blocks usin$ a random selection.
FinishingCheck 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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l*:L:t..i:: rcHd'wr ryHl*rr
Windy Day
} I I X I N G , \ N D \ , I A T C H I N G B L O C K S 2 9
Size'l8in (122cm) square, excluding the binding
Materials. 1,O0o/o cotton fabric (see pages 18-19
for intbrmation on horv to calculate
fabric quantities)
. 52in (132cm) square of batting
. 52in (132cm) square of backing fabric
. 10in (25cm) of fabric to cut into 1%in (3.7cm)
rvide binding strips
PiecingServ each 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).
FinishingCheck 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.
Use green for the binding.
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I% T ' W E ;
3 O } I I X , \ N D I I , \ T C ] I I
Spring Pillow
F + l x r
Size18in (.15cm) square
Nlaterials. 1(X)?,i cotton t'abric (see pages
1u-19 tbr intbrmation on horv
to calculate fabric quantities)
r 20in (50cm) square of batt ing. 20in (50cm) square ot
backinS tabric
X : l
an ideal small project t'or
brushinS Llp vollr techniques.
FinishingCheck that a1l the blocks are
square and press them. La1'
out the blocks on a t'lat. clean
surface in the arrangement
shol.n ()'ou n'ill have to rotate
some blocks). Piece into rou's
and then join the ro*,s together
La1'er rvith batting and backing
fabric and quilt as desired.
] Iake a pi l lou 'back and ses'
right sides together \\.ith the
quilted t'ront. Turn through
and insert a p i l lo l ' iorm.
FinishingChech that a1l the blocks are
square and press them. Lav
out the blocks on a tlat. clcan
surizrce in the arranSement
shorvn. Piece into ro'ws and
ther-r join the rol's together.
Laver q'ith tratting ancl baching
fabr ic and qui l t as desired.
\ Iake a pi l lo* 'back and ses'
right sides togcther with the
quilted tront. Turn through
and insert a p i l lo* ' tbrm.
Summer Pillowx*
. .
F q l x +
$'-nl o a I
Wtr*i I@
rexw
Size1Sin ( : lScm) square
Nlaterials. 100q4 cotton tabric (sec pages
18-19 t'or information on hos'
to calculate thbric quantities)
. 20in (50cm) square ot bat t ing
. 20in (50cm) square ot
backing tabr ic
[GZ]" t
. 1[]in (.l5cnr) square
pi l lon'tbrm
PiecingSel 'each oI the blocks as
described in the directorv. Xlake
the number of each shou'n
belol'. The pillol' cover
includes nine-patch. st r iped,
and tlfinf geese units, so it is
. 18in (.45cm) square
pillorv form
PiecingSel.each of the blocks as
described in the directorv.
f lake the number ot each
shoii'n belorv.
ffiffi$
Christmas PillowSize1l l ln ( ' l5cm) square
Nlaterials. 100% cotton fabric (see pages
18-19 tbr intbrmation on horv
to calculate fabric quantities)
. 20in (50cm) square of batt ing
. 20in (50cm) square of
backing tabric
ED+l x +
. 18in (. lScm) square
pillorv torrn
PiecingSeu'each ot the blocks as
described in the directorr'.
\lake the numbcr of cach
shorvn belorv. For speed,
chain piece the quzlrter-scluare
t r i ang les ane l t l v i n ! i l eese un i t s
(see paSe 11(.) ) .
FinishingCheck that all the blocks are
scluare and press them. Lav
out the blocks on a tlat, clean
suriace in the arrangement
. 12in (30cm) square
piliorv tbrm
PiecingSel 'each of the blocl is as
describecl in the directory'.
I \ l a kc r he r r r rmhc r o l cach
shorvn bclon'. Cut the template
p ieces o r r ho rh h l ocks l a rqc r
around the sides of thc pillorv
because this n'ill help increase
the accuracl' of 1'our blocks and
also give 1'ou sutlicient seam
allor.ancc to mahe the blochs
into a pillorv. This is an ideal
small projcct tbr vou to practice
sewing curves,
\ l t \ t \ G . \ \ D l I . \ T C I I t \ ( i l t r - o c r i s 3 1
shol'n (1'ou t'il l have to rotatc
some bkrcks). Piece into rorvs
and then join the ro\\'s together
La1'er $'ith batting and bacliing
tabric and quilt as desirecl.
Nlake a pillorv back and ses'
right sicles together n'ith the
quilted iront. l 'urn through
and insert a pillou, form.
FinishingChech that all the blochs are
square and press thcm. La1'
out the blocks on a tlat, clean
surferce in the arrang,ement
shorvn (1'ou rvill have to rotate
so r r r e l r l o cks ) . P i eee i n t u pa i r s
and then join the pairs together.
Add a border if 1'ou rvant a
larger pillo*,. La1'er rvith batting
ar-rd backin.{ iabric and quilt as
desired. It rvould look good
quilted in concentric circles.
\lake zr pillow bach and serv
right sides together l'ith the
quilted front. 'l-urn
through
and insert a pillorv forn-r.
[ B x s
TffiI
Crack Those CurvesSize12in (3Ocn) square
Nlaterialso 100% cotton t'abric (see pages
1Ei-19 fbr information on hol
to calculatc thbric quantitics)
. 1,{ in (35cm) squarc of bat t ing
. l . l i r - r (35cm) squarc ol
backing tirbric
F f x
lb'.'il " *. '
lqal x 2
r:iili:l tr
"ofs-' i
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32 } I IX AND } IATCH
Star Boxes
Eotl x 32
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Size4ftin (122cm) sqlrare, excluding the binding
Nlaterials. 100%o cotton fabric (see pages 18-19
for information on horv to calculate
fabric quantities)
. 52in (132cm) square of batting
. 52in (132cm) square of backing I'abric
. 10in (25cm) ol ' fabr ic to cut into l%in (3.7cm)
lr,ide bindin€, strips
PiecingSew each of the blocks as described in
the directorl'. Nlake the number of each
shol'n belolr..
FinishingCheck that all the blocks are square and press
them. La"v out 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,ver rvith
batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired.
Use pink for the binding.i . :
* : : ' l . , ;
. {*i
Ezrl x 32
wI
o i^€* .e
prff:F . *
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Passion for Purple
fsol x 32 Essl x 32
\ I I . \ I . \ G . \ N D } I , \ T ( ] H I N C i B I - ' ] L ] K S 3 3
Size,lftin (122cm) square, excluding the binding
\'Iaterialso 100% cotton fabric (see pa.{es 18-19
for inforn-ration on hon'to calculate
tabric quantities)
. 52in (132cm) square of bat t ing
. 52in (132cm) square of backing tabr ic
. 10in (25cm) of fabr ic to cut into 1%in (3.7cn)
rvide binding strips
PiecingScu'each of the blocks as described in the
directorl'. Xlake the number ot' each shourr
belorv. lior speed when making the tbur-patch
units, cut lon$ strips of f'etbric. ioin into pziirs of
alternate colors, and then cut into tu.o-patch
componcnt units. Chain piece the half-squzlre
tr iangles (see page 110).
FinishingCheck that all the bloclis are square ancl press
them. Lav out the blocks on a tlat, clean surt'ace
in the arrangement shon.n. Piece into rorvs and
then join the ron's to ibrm the quilt top. La1'er
\\'ith batting ancl backing fahric and quiit as
desired. Use purple tbr the bincling.
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3 4 X I I X , \ N t ) M , \ T C l l
Sashed Surprise
:
Size36in (92cm) square. excluding the bir.rding
)Iaterials. 1007ri cotton t'abric (see pages 18-19
for information on horv to calculate
tabric quantities)
o tl0in (102cm) scluare of battir.rg
o 40in (102cm) square ot ' backing iabric. Bin (20cm) of thbric to cut into lZin (3.7cm)
q'ide binding strips
PiecingSeir 'each of the blocks as described in the
directory'. \lake the number of each shorvn
belox.. For speed rvhen making the nine-patch
units. cut long strips of iabric, join ir-rto sets of
three, and then cut into three-patch component
units. Chain piece the half-scluare triangles
(see page 110) .
FinishingCheck tl-rat all the blocks are square and press
them. La1' or-rt the blocks on a tlat, clean surface
in the arran$ement shou'n (1'ou l'ill have to
rotate some blocks). Piece into rorvs and then
join the rows to fbrm the quilt top. La1'er u'ith
batting and backing fabric and quilt as desired.
Use green or pink for the binding.
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Star Sampler
U l X l \ * C i , \ N l ) ̂ \ 1 , \ T ( l l l l \ G B L O C K S 3 5
Size,18 x 36in (122 x92cm), excluding the binding
Nlaterials. 100% cotton lzrbric (see pagcs 1B-19
for information on horv to czrlculate
fabric quantities)
. 52 x 40in (132 x 102cm) of batt ing
o 52 x 40in (132 x 102cm) ot' backing f'abric
o 10in (25cm) of t 'abric to cut into 1%irr (3.7cm)
rvide binding strips
PiecingChoose your favorite star blocks from
throughout the directory; in this example
there are not more than iour blocks of an1'
one design. You need 48 blocks in total. Either
make thcm as shorvn here in a rvild explosion
ot'color or choose 1'our colors more carefullv
to tone together.
FinishingCheck 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. LIse a 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.
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3 8 B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y
CONSTRT]CTION GUIDEI,INF]S
l-i-l Snowball
Cut the followinA
mn@ One 6'lin (I6.2cm) square.
@ Four 2'/:in (6.2cm) squares.
Construction
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l-z--l Four-patch E nourglassChain Variation
Cut the following' fw
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Serv a small square to
a corner of the large
square using the fast
corners method (see page 113)
Repeat this process at the
remaining three corners.
Cut the follorving
f a.,@ffi@ I.'our 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ ttvo 3%in (B.7cm) squares.
ConstructionFour-patch,."" Eil
Quick tipCut 2in (5cm) rvide strips
of ihbrics ,\ and B and serv
them together betbre cutting
crossrvise to make pairs of 2in
(5cm) squares (see page 110).
Mix and match
@ One 4%in (10.4cm) square cut
into quarters diagonall,v to give
tbur triangles.
@ One 4%in (10.4cm) square cut
into quarters diagonall.'- to give
four triangles.
@ Two 3%in (8.7cm) squares.
ConstructionFour X, ."" FJ]Four-patch, ."" l]l I
MLx and matchMix and match
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BK
[+l Old Maid's Puzzle
Cut the follorving' ffwl '. l"our 2in (Scm) squares.i'_' Five 2%in (5.8cm) squares
. r r r i n h : r l f d i a f o r re l l v t o g i r e
tOn triangles.
, , Tr ,o 2Xin ( .5.8cm) squares
eut in half diagonaill ' to give
iour triangles.-
One 2%in (5.8cm) scluare
cut in halt diagonalll. to give
trvo triangles.
D One 3%in (9.5cm) square
cut in halt diagonalll 'to give
t\\'o triangles.
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Cut the follorvingI A I \ r J ) I L , lr -
?'iil:ii:,f"ffi:ru::eight triangles.
@ Four 2' l x L/, in
(7.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.
@ Trr.o 3Zin (Scm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
four triangles.
@FiVe lZin (. l .2cm) squares.
ConstructionBird in the r\ir. ."" F10]Nine-patch, r"" Ft l
ConstructionHali-squere Triangles. ,.. E7lBird in the Air, ."" [ i101Four-patch. ."" El I
Quick tipChain piece the half-squarc
triangles tirst (see page 110).
and match
@ oiamond fol Grandmother'sFour-patch Choice
UK
Cut the follorving
#8W@ T*'o 3%in (f l .7cm) squares.A T
l J l \ V o j ' . l l l ( l , . : \ c n l , S q U e r C S .
@ Four 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in half cliagonallv to giYe
eight triangles.
ConstructionDiamond in the Square, ."" FO-ll'our-patch, ."" flTl
NILx and match )Iix and
rcffifr
4 O B I , O I ] K D I R E C T O R I
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I Birds in the Air
Cut the followingoff i
ffi@ Three 2'/"h (7.2cm) squares
cut in halt diagonalll'to give
six triangles.
@ Tn'o 2'lin (7.2cm) squares
cut in ha l i d iagonn l lv to g ive
fol1r trizrngles; vou need three
of them.
@ One 6%in (17cm) square cut
in hali diagonall)' to giye t\\'o
triangles; 1'ou need one of them
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ConstructionBircl in the '\ir,
."" Elol
Serv the five
remainin$ small
triangles together
to lbrm the
central diagonal strip.
Half-square Triangles, ."" E7l
l-s-] Arrow F-l Pconomy
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Cut the following- A ) t t s ) ( c )
I N@ One 3l in (c) . .5cm) square
cut in half diagonalll ' to Sivc
trvo triangles.
@ One 3%in (9.Scm) square
cut in half diagonalll ' to give
t\\,o triangles.
@ Trvo 3Zin (9.5cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll ' to give
lbur triangles.
ConstructionIlalt'-square Triangles, r"" E7lFour-patch.."" FJI
match
Cut the following-,J 4,9 qA9I T N E
@ Trvo 3lh (9.5cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to gir.e
four triangles.
@ Onc' l%in (10..1cm) square
cut into quartcrs dia$onal11'to
give four triangles.
@ One 3%in (8.7cm) square.
ConstructionDiamond in the Square,."" F6l
Quick tipIf 1'ou have trouble getting this
block accurate, tr1'addinp an
extra %in (6mrn) to all the squares
that rvill be cut into triangles and
then trimndng the block to size at
each stage. Remember to leave
the regular %in (6mm) seam
allorvance nhen 1'ou trim the
linished block, though.
N{Lx and matchNIir andNIix
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1 3 L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 4 1
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@ Diagonal Stripes
Cut the followinA
sw! One 9'/ 'x2./nin (24.1 x 6.5cm)
strip; trim both ends at a
4S-degree angle.
! One 3%in (9.5cm) square cut
in half diagonally to gir.e tl.o
trian$les; 1'ou need one of them.
@ O n e 9 % x 2 % i n ( 2 4 . 1 x 6 . 5 c m )
strip; trim both ends at a
-1S-de$,ree angle.
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square cut
in half diagonall,v to give two
triangles; -vou need one of them.
ConstructionSew one triangle
to an alternate
colored strip.
mnn!
' d rt , - d
t,
Sen the remaining
triangle and strip
together.
Half-square TrianSles. t"" [2i- l
Quick tipTake care not to stretch the
long seam rvhen pressin$.'lb
make the block more
accurate, increase the size
of the triangles bv %in (6mm)
and trim the block to size
u hen complere. remembering
to leave the regular %in (6mm)
seam allorvance.
match
Cut the following
wffiMf@ One piece using template 12a
@ One piece using template 13e
@ One piece using template 12a
@ One piece using template 12b
ConstructionJoin the three l'edges
together, matching
the edges caretulll'.
Serv the curved piece in place
Quick tipSee pa6ie 111 if 1'ou are
unfamiliar rvith serving cun'es
NIi-r and match
E Xq,tisite E tuohawkTfail
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Cut the following
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@ One 6%in (L6.2cm) square
@ Trvo 3in (7.6cm) squares.
ConstrrrctionSnorvball, ."" l-t I
NIix and matchi:,,wgFffi pqffiffiw
4 2 B L O C K D I R I ' C T O R Y
CONSTRTTCTION GT'IDELINESrtrtr@
Four-patch
Cut the following
P , @@ Trvo 3%in (8.7cm) squares.
@ ttr,o 3%in (B.7cm) squares.
Construction
IJoin the squares into pairs
of alternatc colors.
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Cut the following
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@ Sixteen 2% xlY"in
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
@) Eight 2% x 7%in
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
@ Clne 2%in (6.2cm) square.
ConstructionStripes, r"" F9 INine-patch. ."" Ftl
Quick tipCut trvo long lXin (2.9cm)
wide strips of t'abric A and one
long strip ot' i'abric B. Se$, the
three strips together before
cutting cross\.ise into 2%in
(6.2cm) segments.
match
Cut the follorving-/n r'F\ -A\fI
@ Four 2in (Scm) sqlrares.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ F'our 2Xin (5.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
eight triangles.
@ I'-our 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cut in half diagonall-_v to give
eight triangles.
ConstrrrctionIlalf-squarc Trianglcs, ."" E7]Four-pzrtch,."" lTl l
NILx and match
F+ | Roman I ts I Squares andSquare Pinwheels
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the center points
caretullv,
and then serv together
NIix and match
wffire%ffi
@ Spinning Tops Variation E nifbon Star @ einwheels
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Seu, llve squares together to
tbrm the horizontal center strip.
Serv the remainin$
squares together
in pairs.
Join the units to iorm thc
top and bottom rol's.
Join the rows to complete
the block.
NIix and match
Cut the following, . d \ ) i R l r a d ( ' l
x f wW I i l " g l -
@ Irour 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2%in (5.Bcm) squares
cut in halt diagonall l ' to give
eight triangles.
@ Six 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
tl'elve triangles.
@ 1\'o 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cut in halt diagonallv ro give
ibur triangles.
ConstructinnIlalf-square Trianf,les, ."" E7lFour-patch, r"" I fl
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 4 3
Cut the following
I I@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Tn'o 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in half diagonally' to give
four triangles.
@ Four 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cut in ha l i c l iegona l lv to g ive
eight triangles.
@ S* 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cut in half dia{,onall1' to give
tlr.elve triangles.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, r"" E7 IFour-patch,."" E3 |
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Cut@
the followinA'wf! fJne lY'in (1.2cm) square.-N
Four 7%in (1.2cm) squares.
I Four 2%in (S..lcm) squares
cut in hali'diagonally to giYe
eight triangles.
! Four 1%in (,1.2cm) squares.
! Four L%in (1.2cm) squares.
! Trvo 3%in (Scm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
iour triangles.
ConstructionBird in the Air,
."" FO
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match Mi-x and matchNILx and}FrurcNrcWffiffi
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4 4 B L O C K D I R E C T O R \
Fl Northwind
Cut the following@w,@ Three 2'lin (7.2cm) squares
cut in halt diagonally to give six
triangles; .vou need five of tl-rem.
@ One 1'Ain (12cm) square cut
in hali'diagonall1' to give tr,o
triangles; .vou need one of them.A m r
( q , l n r e e t ^ | f l | t . l c m t s q u n r e s
cut in half diagonall"v to give six
triangles; -vou need five of them.
@ One 4'lin (72cm) square cut
in half diagonall)' to give two
triangles; 1'ou need one oi them.
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Constructionp. Join the
lB ' t l t . smal l r r iang le :
-7' --Y ro tornr r* 'o: v ' {I I d iagonal rorvs.
Cut the following
l9l7Hvf I *,*ii
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Tx,o 2%in (5.Bcm) squares
cut in ha l t e l iagona l lv ro g ive
four triangles.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Trvo 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to liveibur triangles.
ConstrrrctionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch, ."" Ei-l
Serv these' together to
create the
middle section.
,\dd a large triangle to either
side to complete the block.
MLx and match MLr and NILx and
pgj X Quartet E xetson'sVictory
UK
Cut the follorvingl r l / R l J r ' lr " x
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
eight triangles.
@ Four 2%in (5.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonalll. to give
eight triangles.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles. r"" E7]Four-patch,."" El I
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B L O C K D I I { E C T O R Y 4 5
@ Pinwheel
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NILr and match
ffi&
Cut the follorving
ot)
Cut the followingof)
NIix and match
Cut the follou'ingoff)
l ; Trlo 3lin (e.5cm) .o"l:".
cut in half diagonalll' to give
tbur trian!,les.
! lwo 3%in (9.5cm) squares
cr r t i r r hu l i d iegor ra l l v to g ivc
lour triangles.
ConstructionHalt'-square Triangles. t"" E7lFour-patch. ."" EJ-l
I z+ I Hopscotch Eo I Vankee PrzzleVariation Variation
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Cut
f][ix and matchr* !LG-i PH\f, 33ffi
R-8Xq
@ nignt @ CotoradoTriangles Quilt \:ariation
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Cut the following
l*/ ..v
the follorving@
. ?
NILx and match
4 5 B L O C I ( D I R E C T O R Y
CONSTRT:CTION GTTIDELI\ES
@ One 6%in (17cm) sqlrare cut
in half diagonallY to give t\Yo
trian.gles; 1'ou need onc ot them.
@ ( lne 6%in (17cm) square cut
in half diagonalll 'to give trvo
trianglcsr 1.ou need one of them.
Construction
\ . Ses rhc r r i ang les
f . t ose the r a l on r t h . i r
llGL long sides.
Half-square Tfiangles
the follorving
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Cut
flRQuich tip' lb prevent distortion ot' the
bias edges. cut the squares
Xin (3mm) bigj,er than specified
and leave them whole. Place
the squares right sides togcther,
drarv a pencil line alon.{ the
diagonal, and scrv %in (6mm)
c i t he r s i de o t t he d raun l i ne
(see page 113). Cut a lon$ thc
drarvn line to makc tl.o blocks.
match
#Frj i u
and match IILx and match
EC Broken @ StrooflyDishes
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Cut the
,i$lPfollol'ing
Q One 3l in (9.5cm) sqr. rarc
cut in half diagonalll ' to give
$r'o triangles.
@ One 3l i r . r (9.5cm) square
c t r t i n ha l i d i agon r r l l v t o g i ve
two triangles.
@ tu 'o 3 l in (9.Scm) squarcs
cu t i n l r a l t ' c l i a r l ona l l v r o g i ve
tour triangles.
ConstrrrctionIlalf-scluare Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch. ."" F3 I
Cut the follorving
@t)A T1 ! \ , | \ \ 'O t t t n I L j cn l I squJ rcs
c r r t i n he l t d i aqona l l v t u q i vc
tbur triangles.
@ I,'our 2'lin (6.2cm) squares.
(1 , l \ \O j ' l . r n l / . J c rn I Sq l r e res
cu t i r r l r r r l l c l i a r . l ona l l v t o g i ve
tbur triangles.
@ Onc 2%in (6.2cm) square.
ConstructionHalf-square 'liianfles. r"" E7l
, f--:-l \ rnc-Parcn, see I i I I
NIix and NIix ts;-+ 4*F=€
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@ night and Left
Cut the followingr,€ww! One 1%in (l0.4cm) square cut
into quarters diagonalll' to $ivetour trian$les.
! One 4%in (10.4cm) square
cut into quarters dia$onalll' to
give lbur triangles; 1'ou need
t*'o of them.
Q One,l%in (10.4cm) square
cut into quarters diagonalll'to
give t'our triangles; --vou need
two of them.
! One 4%in (1l.Bcm) square.
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T ] I , O C K D I R E C T O R Y 4 7
Cut the followingi . \ ) * - l B )-| F--'7
I r@-:
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ trvo 2%in (5.Bcm) squares
cut in half diaf,onalll' to give
four triangles.
@ Eight 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Trvo 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
ibur triangles.
ConstmctionHalf-square Triangles. r. . Ei- lFour-patch, ."" flTl
MLx and match
Construction- i ! Join the t r ian$lesh,,4"
f f i* into Pairs'
#f" matching the
f- short edges.
Diamond in the Square, ."" Fe I
NILx and match
@ rne Puzzle Fz I CrockettCabin Quilt
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Cut the following- A ) | t ) - c )
O Eighr 1%in (3.7cm) squares.
@ Four 7'lin (4.7cm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
eight triangles.
@ Trvelve 1%in (3.7cm) squares.
@ Four l'Ain (4.7cm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
eight triangles.
O Eight 1%in (3.7cm) squares.
ConstmctionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lNine-patch,."" Ft IFour-patch, r"" I 13l
NIix and match
;*Fj+@ffirc rewG
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4 8 B L O C K D I R I ' C T O R Y
Fr I Cockscomb
Cut the followingj r , . 1 \ l ( l { ) i ( l l
i,!!!!!llt,i: r
@ f*o 4%in (L0.4cm) squares
cut into quarters diagonalll'to
give eight triangles; ,vou need
six of them.
@ One 2%in (6.Bcm) square
cut into quarters dia$onall1' to
give four triangles.
( . y l W o l 7 : l t l l J . / C m , S q u a r c s .
@ One 4%in (L0.1cm) square
cut into quarters diagonall,v to
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; ,vou need
trvo of them., A ^( , l w o | . / i l n { J . / c m , s q u a r e s .
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Construction
.,s;KrJoin trvo small
triangles to each
square in the
Cut the following
wfw@ tu'o 3%in (8.7cm) squares.
@ tu.o 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2% x 7%in
(6.8 x 3.1cm) str ips.
@ Four 1%in (3.1cm) squares
@ Four 2'% x L%in
(6.8 x 3.1cm) str ips.
@ Pour l%in (3.1cm) squares
ConstructionSnorvball, r"" [-11Bright Hopes, r"" F9lFour-patch,."" [tJ-]
I'Iir and match
correct color combinations
q.3tF-"Idd three large
triangles on
one side of the
pieced units to
create each quarter of the block.
Four X, ."" E3 I
Mi-r and match
@ tuitler's Fil AroundDaughter the TWist
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Cut the follorving
S".''oA*@ Tu,o 3%in (8.7cm) squares.
@ Sixteen 1%in (3.1cm) squares
C D i g h r 2 x l , t i n(5 x 3.1cm) str ips.
@ Tu,o 2in (5cm) squares.
ConstrrrctionSnou,ball, ."" fl-lNine-patch, ."" F1 IFour-patch, r"" f13-l
Mix and match
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B L O C K D I R E C T O R \ ' 4 9
Eo I tndian Hatchet
Cut the followingoff)
| |o t l r J7 : x l f ln
i1-l t 3.7"-1 .t. ip..1 1 f O u r . r , / : l h t / . / C m ) S q U a r e s
eu t i n ha l t c l i r gona l l v r o q i ve
eight triangles.
ConstmctionN{arh the midpoint
of one strip and the
long sides of tl'o
trian$,les rvith a small crease
Seu, a trian€,le to each side
of the strip, matching up the
crease marks, and then trim
the strip level l.ith the sides
of the triangles.
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follor.ing
.:.o .i,.P
KKRepear this frueess to meke
three more units.
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NILr and match
Fl Double @ oetaware'sQuartet
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Cut the follorving- . \ ) ( B ) i c )I I
@ Four 2in (Scm) squares.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cut in h r l i d ia {one l lv to q ive
eight trianglcs.
@ Four 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to $i\'eeight triangles.
ConstrrrctionHalf-sqrrere Triengles. r.* E7-l
Four-patch. r"" EJI
NIix and match
Cut the
af@ trvo 3%in (8.7cm) squares.
@ E i g h r l Z i n t J . 7 c m ) s q u i l r e s
O lt ighr 1%in (3.7cm) squares
@ Ten 1%in (3.7cm) squares.
ConstructionSnolball, ."" f1lNine-patch. r"" Fl IFour-patch,."" ffl
NILr and match
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CONSTRT CTION G[qDF]I,I){F]S
E e.ight Hopes
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@ One 1'l x 2'lin
(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip
@ One 4V x2'/zin
(11.2 x 6.2cm) str ip
@ O n e 4 % x 2 % i n
(11.2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip
@ One 4'l x 2%in
(11.2 x 6.2cm) str ip
ConstructionIligning one end
of a strip with the
edge of the square,
Repeat this
process to add
the third strip.
Add the final strip
in the same \\,al',
then serv the
Cut the followin$ B,| Place the next strip
PnWPP*.il,\." ffi:'i:::i;'@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square. strip. Sel' in place.
remaining edges of the first
and iinal strips to!,ether.
MLx and match
Cut the followingef
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square
cut in halt' diagonall-v to give
t\vo triangles.
@ Trvo 1% x 7'lin
(11 .8 x 4 .7cm) s t r ips .
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square
cut in half diafonalll'to {,ivetrvo triangles.
@ One 1% x I'/"in
(11.8 x . l .7cm) str ip.
ConstmctionStripes, ."" F9lDiamond in the Square, see
NIix and matchNILx and matchw
E
[To-l Eree Tlade El Cracker
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Cut the following
ft@ Six zin (5cm) squares
@ Five 2Xin (5.8cm) squares
cut in half diagonall;- to !,iveten triangles.
@ I,'ive 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in half diagonall-v to give
ten triangles.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, r"" E7l
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se\\' together and press llat @ffirc ffihp.'. ro
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El Lucky Clover
Cut the follou'ing
o @ffffi'l ; Six 1%in (3.7cm) squares.^ , r .
r y D rx | , / _ rn ( . 1 . / cm ) squa res .
. Fou r 2 t / . x l t l i n ( 7 .2 x . 1 . 7cm)
strips; trim one end at a
15-degree angle.
Q l 'our 21/s x 1%in (7.2 x 3.7cm)
strips; trim one end at a
.15-degree angle.
D Eighr 2 ' l x 7 ' l in (7.2 x 3.7cm)
strips; trim one end at a
-1S-degree angle.
Constr-uction
UK
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 5 1
Cut the following@ff)
@ Three 2%in (6.2cm) squares.
@ Three 2;lin (7.2cn) squares
cut in ha l t d iagona l lv to q ivc
six trian$les.
@ Three 2tAin (7 .2am) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
six trianSles.
ConstrrrctionIlall'-square Triangles, ."" E7lNine-patch. ."" F1
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il - Ses'pairs of NlLr and rnatch Mix and match NIix and match
W.::#;*j;rl1i"ffi}F rcffiKffilffi &
@ whirling E+l Jacks on SixBlade
UK
Cut the following:Jl tog . , -
@ Trvo ,l%in (10.;lcm) squares
cut into quarters dia$onallv to
give eight triangles.
@ Tl 'o 4%in (10. '1cm) squares
cut into quarters diagonallv to
{,ive eight trianglcs.
ConstructionFour X, r"" E3 I
T--rlour-patch, see I rJ I
K{r:i .lii
%n#
Do no t se r v i n t o t he sean t
allol.ances at the inner angles.
Inset the small
squares to complete
each quarter of
the block.
Four-patch,."" flTl
Quicli tipLa1'out the pieces before
ses' ing in order to ensure
correct pizrcement. Steam can
help it this block does not la1'
ilat at first.
5 2 B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y
CONSTRT-CTION (}T-IDELINESl---l-l--l ^ r
| 4s I spoor
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Cut the followingI A t . : : , . . . t h )
- -..t..:YI
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square
@ tno 7'/t x 2%in
(17.9 x 6.2cm) str ips;
trim each end at a,l5-degree angle.
@ T" 'o 7%x2%in
(17.9 x 6.2cm) str ips;
trim each end at a
45-degree angle.
ConstructionServ trvcr
matching
colored angled
pieces to
opposite sides
of the square. Do not selv into
the seam allon'ances.
Add the alternate colored
sections to the remaining sides
of the square. Do not serv
throu$h the seam allorvances
and pivot at the corner points
(see page 111).
Mix and rnatch
kwmatch
ffi
@ entique fd Barbarafile Frietschie
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the following
fw@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
@ Four 1%in (3.7cm) squares.
@ l'our 2'l x l%in
(6.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.
@ Four 2% x L' l in
(6.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.
@ Four 1%in (3.7cm) squares.
@ Four 2% x l%in
(6.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.
ConstmctionStripes, ."" F9lFour-patch, r"" F3'lNine-patch, r"" F1 I
match MLx and
ffi
Cut the following...1n ,..,/F\ ... 6\wff .,,,.,.G)
I E r y@ Four 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonall,v to give
eight triangles.
@ Six 2%in (5.8cm) squares cur
in half diagonalll' to give tr.velve
triangles.
@ Tr.vo 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
four triangles.
@ Trvo 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonall,v to give
four triangles.
@ TVo 2%in (5.8cm) squares cut
in half diagonally to give ibur
triangles.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, r"" E7]Four-patch,."" Ei-l
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@ Pight-pointed Star
B L o C K D I R E C T O I { Y 5 3
Cut the follorving' f f, ^ / T
t y l e n l ' _ l n r . r . / c m ) s q r r : r r e s .
@ Ten I l in {J .7cm } rquarcs .
@ Trvo 2%in (5.8cm) squarcs
cut in half diagonallv to givc
ibur triangles.
@ One, l%in (10 .4cm) squarc
cut into qlrarters diagonalll'to
Sive ibur triangles.
ConstrrrctionFour-patch, ."" EJ]Nloszric, ."" F+Zl
mntr
HK
Cut the follorving
17 ' ' . \?f . ' , ,
$ Four Z'/nin (5.6cm) squares.
! One 3%in (9.3cm) square cut
into quarters diaSonally to give
tbur triangles.
O Eight pieces using
template .18a.
Constrrrction1", Join the diamondf ,
shepes i n t o pn i r s ,\
mak ing su re vo t t
do not seu. through the sean-r
zrllorvances at ezrch end.
-l: lnsert the souares atI :-
" . . . -' t h c d i amonds mce t ,
serving from the inner angle of
the diamonds out toward the
edges of the squares each time.
Repeat to add the triangles, first
sewing the diamonds together
and thcn inserting the triangles.
IIix and match
Eq I noad to lso I Grandmother'sOklahoma Cross
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Cut the following
MPM9XK I W'9:
(Ly f our l rn ( l \ cm I squ : r rcs ,
@ Four 2in (Scm) squares.
@ Trvo 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in half diaS,onall1' to Sivelbur triangles.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Trr.o 2Xin (5.8cm) squarcs
cut in ha l t ' c l i rgon: r l l v to g ive
tbur triangles.
ConstructionHali-squarc Trianfles. t .* | 27l
Four-patch,."" l]J-l
NILx and match N'Iix and match
ffiffipffi
5 4 B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y
CONSTRUCTION GTIIDELINES
E Xine-patch
Cut the following
Effi@ nive 2%in (6.2cm) squares.
@ Four 2%in (6.2cm) squares.
ConstructionLa1' out the
nlne squares
in the correct
order. Starting
Gm ar rnc r ,D rerrreIffi ano \\'ortlng
dorvnrvard, chain piece
pairs of squares together
without cutting the thread
(see page 110).
Fl Counterpane @ VirginiaWorm Fencetr
tr@
Utr@
trtr@
KffiwKthree rol,s of three squares
Join the rolvs.
Add another
square [o
each pair in
the same
rva.v so that
vou have
Cut the followingd \ t / l l l
s&e{ .f f i i . . ; : '
@ Four 1%in (3.7cm) squares,
@ One L'lin (II.2cm) square.
@ Four 1'/: x |1/zin
(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
ConstructionNine-patch, r"" Fll
Cut the followingi \ ) w ( R )
Iltt-@ Nine 2' l x L%in
(6.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.
@ Nine 2% x l%in
(6.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.
ConstmctionStripes, r"" F9 INine-patch, ."" Ft'l
Quick tipSew long 1%in (3.7cm) wide
strips of alternate colored
fabrics together betbre
cutting crossrvise into
2%in (6.2cm) segments.rcm
N{ix and
3Fmatch
#MLx and
trtumatch match
mn7
I s+ I Sunrise Sunset
Cut the following
W;*MfQ One piece usinS template 54a.
@ One piece using template 54b.
@ One piece using template 54c.
@ One piece using template 54d.
Construction
i S ta r t s i t h t he qua r t e r
c i rc le sect ion and at ld
the first ring. Xlark
the center of the adioining
edges lvith a small crease and
pin together at this pcint. Pin
the rest of the curved edges
together and then sel. the seam,
easing the curve into place.
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B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 5 5
Cut the following
]:I::OWW@ One 4%in (10.4cm) square cut
into quarters diagonalll' to give
lbur triangles.
@ One 4%in (1,O.4cm) square cut
into quarters diagonally to give
four trianf,les.
@ Four 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
eight triangles.
@ Four 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll- to give
eight triangles.
ConstructionIlalf-square Triangles, r"" E7l_trour ]|, see I bJ I
Four-patch,."" E3 I
Repeat to add
the next ring.
There is no
need to snip
the curved seam allorvances.
Add the f inal curved piece in
the same rvay.
Quick tipAdd an extra%in (6mm) seam
allowance to the outer straight
edges of piece 54d and trim to
ijt rvhen sewn in place.
Esl trccentric lso I Caroline'sStar Choice
trK
Cut the following
M*f@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
@ Four 2'Ain (7 .2cm) squares
cut in half diagonall-v to give
eight triangles.
@ Four 27,Ain (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonall-v to give
eight triangles
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7]Nine-patch, ."" [-tfl
MLr and matchmatchruNIix and MLx and match
ffiffiffiffi
5 6 B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y
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E Cnps and Saucers
Cut
Mthe following
@fi,'Mf G)@ Four 2'l x |'/:in
(6 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
@ Tr.o 2'lin (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
four triangles.
@ Four 2% x |'lin
(6.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.
@ Four l ' l in (3.7cm) squares.
@ One 2t/"in (7.2cm) square cut
in half diagonall,v to give trvo
triangles; 1'ou need one of them., A F
(9 ) l ' our I / : l t l ( J . /cm) Sqt la res .
@ One 2'Ain (7.2cm) square cut
in half diagonalll'to give tu.o
triangles; ;-ou need one oi them.
@ Four l%in (3.7cm) squares.
@ One 2lAin (7 .2cm) square cut
in half diagonally' to give tr.o
st{,e** ,
h,l* mnn
a*
*
triangles; ;-ou need one of them
t f ou r I 7_ rn { . 1 . / cm I squa res .
@ One 2'/"in (7.2cm) square cut
in half diagonally to give tl'o
triangles; "vou
need one of them
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
ConstructionIlalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lFast Geese, . " " E3+lNine-patch,."" Ft I
lli-r and match NIix and match
I ss I Indiana F-l CarriePuzzle
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Cut the follon'ingrdl totw
@ tlvo pieces using template 58a
@ tlr'o pieces using template 5flb
@ Trvo pieces usin!, template 58a
@ Tt'o pieces using template 58b
ConstructionDrunkard's Path, see [12]lFour-patch,."" ff-l
Nation Quilt
Cut the follorving
offfipO Eight 1%in (3.1cm) squares.
@ oignt 1%in (3.1cm) squares.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares., A , i
(9) r our l rn ( i \cm I squeres.
ConstructionFour-patch, ."" FJ-l
Mi-r and match
ffiffi&ffiffiffiffi
Eo I Hourglass I
NILx and match MLr and match
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 5 7
Cut the followingrTt ..r'il .'*"1r-)
I H q i r *[ , l ' rve . ' / , tn I I .Zcm ] squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
ten t r i ang les : r ' ou need n i ne
of them.A ^ r( ! , r nree z / . tn I t . tcm, squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
six triangles.
@ Tr,vo 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
lbur trian!,les; 1'ou need three
of them.
ConstructionHalf-sqr-rare Triangles, ."" E7lNine-patch, r"" Ft l
MLx and match
HK tr
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Cut the
ft,ofollowing
@ ' w f! One 2'/,in (6.2crn) square.
! One 2%in (7.2cm) square
cut in half diagonalh: to give
trr,o trianla]es.
@ One 2%in (7.2cm) square
cut in half diagonalll' to give
trvo trian$les.
Q One 2%in (7.2cm) square
cut in half dia$onalll'to f,ivet\\'o triangles.
! One 2%in (7.2cm) square
cut in half diagonalll' to give
trvo triangles.
@ One 1'lin (I2cm') square cut
in half diagonall,v to give trvo
triangles; 1'ou need one of them.
@ One 4%in (12cm) square cut
in half diagonalll' to give tx,o
triangles; 1'ou need one of them.
Construction
\ Join the square
I a n d s m a l l
! t nang les l n t o
\ units of three,
then serv together to create
the cen te r d i agona l sec t i on .
Add the trvo large triangles
to either side.
El Four X El spiderQuilt
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Cut the following
I ' i i r YI ; . . t : .
@ One 2'/.in (6.2cm) square.
@ tr.o 3%in (8cm) squares cut
into quarters diagonall-v to give
eight triangles., ^ ^(J) r\ \ 'o z,/ ' tn I t .zcm, squares
cut in halt diagonall;- to give
four triangles.
@ 1\o 3%in (Scm) squares cut
into quarters diagonally to give
eight triangles.
@ Trvo 2'Ain (7 .2cm) squares
cut in half diagonall.v to give
for"rr triangles.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7]Four X, ."" F3 INine-patch,."" Fl I
, '**.,:..:.*!ti',** i**'' *
id* .d> .d*
;,;at" sr' i*l {L ** a* *d*
fri.*&,.'i*S.,,.!t4i il** rt
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t : : * s # F + . { F *l}-:P t a) sl -i +D
Af t: {- ++ .F ax rl$ * + j D s + t ' ; a e t !
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a * { ' -
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5 8 B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y
CONSTRUCTIOT_ GUIDELINES
| 63 l l 'our )(
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Cut
t l :: i l i l lr l l l :
the following
Cut the followingd A ) r d B ) d ( l )
lS rH@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.A ^
! y une t^ ln I t . zc rn , square
cut in halt diagonall l ' ro give
two triangles.
@ lko 2%in (6.2cm) squares.
@ One 2%in (7.2cm) square
cut in half diagonally to give
two triangles.
@ Four 2%ir (6.2cm) squares.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, r"" I 27lNine-patch, r"" Fl l
Cut the following- 'n......./ 'D'\ /6\El::'::::Y t:;I i l l l l 1 , , , , ' i
@ 1\vo 2%in (6.2cm) squares., ^ ? T( (y IWO Z,/ \ tn I LZCf l ) Squares
cut in half diafonalll 'to give
four triangles./ ^ ^ .!y )rx l 7:rn (J. /cf i ) squares.
@ Tno 2'lin (7.Zcm) squares
cut in half diagonallv ro give
four triangles.
@ Six t 'Zin (3.7cm) squares.
ConstructionFour-patch,."" F5-lHal1'-square Triangles, ."" E7lNine-patch, ."" F1 I
Repeat to make
a second pair
of triangles.
Join the t\vo sections togetheq
making sure the center points
are sharp.
Quick tipFor more accurate piecin$ lvhen
sewing triangles, see page 113.
@ Uourglass II Eil HomeQueen
trK
trK
Q y u n e / ) r n I I / . v c m ) s q u a r e
cut into quarters dia$onall,v to
Sive four triangles; you need
tr,r,o of them.
@ One 7%in ( l7.9cm) square
cut into quarters diagonally to
give four triangles; you need
two of them.
Construction
! " Ses 'a pa i r o f
f alternate colored
/ tr ianp,les together
along their short sides. MLx and match MLx and match Mix and match.cw# +ffir& ffiffi
lZo I Double Monkey Wrench E7l Eccentric rcs I Oouble XStar Variation
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Cut the follorvingedD- n
! Tu,o 2'/,in (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonall1. to give
tour triangles.
! One 2%in (6.2crn') square.
! F o u r 2 V x | ' l i n
(6.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.
@ Trvo 2'lin (7 .2cm') squares
uut in hal i cl ia!,onal lv to give
t'our triangles.
@ Four 2'l x 7%in
(6.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.
ConstrrrctionHalf-square Triangles, see
Stripes, ."" F9 INine-patch, ."" Ft I
NILx and match
Cut the following
ffw @@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
@ 1\o 2-l in 17.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
tbur triangles.
@ Trvo 21/oit (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
four trianples.
@ Four 21Ain (7.2cm) squares
cut in half dia$,onall-v to give
eight triangles.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles. ."" I 27]
Nine-patch,."" Ft I
Mix and match
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 5 9
Cut the following
c. ,@fM@ Three 21Ain (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
six triangles.
@ Three 2'lin (7.2cm) squares
cut in ha l f d iagona l lv to g ive
six trian6iles.
@ Two 2',4in (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
tbur trianSles; you need three
of them.
@ Three 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonall-v to give
four triangles; you need three
of them.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7]Nine-patch,."" Ft I
Mix and
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t;-lL-:J-J
match
ffi&F4ffiffiWrc
5 O B L O C ] K D I R i . , C ] T O R \ -
@ Kaleidoscope
mn
Cut the follorving
I
@ Four pieces using template 6t)zr.
@ liour pieces using template 69a.
@ Tr,o 2%1n (6.5cm) squarescut in hali diagonalll ' to give
four triangles.
Constrrrctionq r a ' F ( ' l \ T i d L r
."" FEJIFold the center
unit in hzrli along
both diagonals ancl marh the
edges ri'ith a small crezrse. Fo1c1
each triangle in half and r-r-rark
the uenter o l thc lun{, et lqes
rvith a small crcase. Seq' .
trianglc to cach corner ot the
block, aligning the creases.
match lli-r and match
I zo I Impro\red Ff NewFour-patch Album
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Cut the followingofwwQ Four 1%in (3.7crn) squarcs.
@ Four 1%in (3.7cm) sqlrarcs.A m
!L_) l \ \ ' o j . l r ' l l { } . .1 ! .m l sq t t i l fes .
@ 1n'o 3l in (c).Scm) squares
c t r t in l r r r l t c l iagur re l l v to q , i re
tour triangles.
ConstructionFour-patch.."" [ tJlDiamonci in the Square, r"" F6l
Cut the follorving
d o @. i i ,
@ One 3ir.r (7.6cm) scluarc.
@ l'-our .l x l Zin
(10 .2 x . l .2cm) s t r ips .
@ Four lZin (- l .2cm) squares.
@'lo'n 2Xin (6.5cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
t'our triangles.
ConstructionDiamoncl in the Square. r"" F6 INir.re-patcl.r, ."" I sil
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3l Arrowhead
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B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 6 1
Cut the followingd . \ ) - B )!&hJ Eg m r
O Eighr 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
eight triangles.
@ Four 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
eight rriangles.
ConstructionIlalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch, ."" F3l
Cut the following
T T I
! Four 4 x l%in (10 x 3.7cm)
strips; trim one end at a-1S-degree angle, matching the
direction of the angles to the
tinished block.
) l \ \ ' o I / : l l - l ( J . /C lT l ) Squares .
! One 4%in (10.4cm) square
cut into quarters diagonalll';
1'ou need tlvo of them.
@ Four I x L%in (10 x 3.7cm)
strips; trim one end at a.15-degree angle, matching
the direction of the angles
ro rhe finished block.
@ 1\"o 1%in (3.7cm) squares.
@ One 4%in (10.4cm) square
cut into quarters diagonall-v;
vou need trvo of them.
Construction
N{Lx and match and match
E tUonastery @ wndmillWindows
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Cut the following- , \ l - H l w r ( ' lx fw
@ f*'o 2%in (6.5cm) squares.
@ Four l'%in (4.2cm) squares.
@ Four 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonall"v to give
eiSht triangles.
@ Trvo 3%in (B.7cm) squares.
ConstmctionDiamond in the Square,."" F6lSnowball, ."" l-1 IFour-patch,."" F3l
l t Join rhe srr ips
W^ in pairs to create- -
a n o t l l t a t t n e
K andledends.
Serv the four-patch
unit (see block 13).
Join a pair of
strips to opposite
sides of the
four-patch unit.
lQf Join a trianAle to
. I u P P U s ' r !1 . 5l, ! the remaininF
'lh. pairs ofstrips
Serv the three sections together.
XIi-r and match
GffiffiTW&ffi sffi
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@ lutchman's Puzzle
Construction
^ar^& l"ol'n"^ lonA sic les
^&" of t*r,
UK
^-.&"G" roqether.
Cut the followingow,......ePre
6 2 I ] L O C K D I R E C T O R Y
CONSTRT]CTION GUIDELINES
@ Oiglt 2Xin (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diaponally to give
sixteen triangles.
@ One ,l%in (10.4cm) square
cut into quarters diagonall-v to
give four triangles; you need
trvo of them.
@ One 4%in (10.4cm) square
cut into quarters diaponally to
give four triangles; ,vou need
trvo of them.
@ One 4%in (10. '1cm) square
cut into quarters diagonallv to
$ive four triangles; .vou need
trvo of them.
@ One 4%in (l0.4cm) square
cut into quarters diaSonally to
give tbur triangles; you need
trvo of thern.
small triangles to the two short
sides of each larpe triangle.
checkinf the color placement
Join the
pieced
squares
into pairs, rotating them to
form the pattern.
Join the two ro\\'s to complete
the block.
@ ntockade F7l CalicoPruzzle
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Cut the followingwO,,r:.(D *::{'e)-. n :- jtgrc -: .:.!e#ffi ,' .:3i€
O Six 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in half diagonalll- to give
trvelve triangles.
@ nive 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in half diagonall"v to Siveten triangles.
@ One 2%in (S.Bcm) square
cut in half diagonalll- to give
two triangles.
@ One 'l%in (10.4cm) square
cut into quarters diagonalll'
to give lbur trian$les.
ConstructionDutchman's Pttzzle, t"" FilHalf-square Triangles. r. . [27-lFour-patch.."" E3' l
MLx and matchMLx and
ffi
Cut the followingan .fil;"(-- - f f i
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
@ tho 2',1'in (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonall,v to give
four triang,les.
@ Trvo 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diaSonally to Sivelbur triangles.
@ Four 2%in (6.2cm) squares.
ConstructionHalf'-square Triangles, ."" E7l
, f-;:-1\rne-patcn, see L! ! l
match match
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BI ,OCK I ) IR I 'CTC- }RY 63
@ Flying Squares Variation @ tur Roosevelt's Necktie
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mtrtr
Cut the followin$
,rgff @ @wwffif! One 1%in (4.2cm) square. Constmction
Cut the follorving'HJ E6pS9-:ii"; m s',i:
O Eight 2in (5cm) squares.
@ One 2%in (5.8cm) square
cur in ha l i e l iagona lh ' to g ivc
two triangles.
@ 1wo 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Trvo 2%in (5.flcm) squares
cut in ha l t d iugona l lv ro g ive
four triangles; 1'ou need three
of them.
@ Trvo 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Trr.o 2Xin (5.8cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll'to give
tbur trian[les; 1'ou need three
of them.
ConstrrrctionIIalf-square Triangles, see
Four-patch, ."" E5l
t-;;t| . t I
@ Tlvo 17iin (.l.2cm) squares.
@ Tu.o 1%in (.l.2cm) squares.
@ One 2'l x 1%in
(7.2 x 4.2cm) str ip.
@ One 2t/s x I%in
(7.2 x i \ .2cm) str ip.
@ One 2% x 7%in
(7.2 x , l .2cm) str ip.
@ One 2'/o x I%in
(7.2 x .1.2cm) str ip.
@ Tno l%x l%in
(10.2 x , l .2cm) str ips.
@ Trvo 1'A x 1%in
(10.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.
Serv a square to the end
of each short strip in the
correct color combinations
Join pairs of pieced units ancl
long strips to$ether.
Bright Hopes, ,"" F9 I
match
. |ryKK
NILx and matchNlix
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6 4 t s L O C K D I R E C T O R Y
Bn
@ Diagonal Stripe
the following, @
@ One 3%in (B.3cm) square cut in
half diagonally to give two trian$es
@ One piece using template 80a.
@ Trvo 67/s x I%in (17 x 3.7cm)
strips; trim both ends at a
45-degree angle.
ConstructionJoin each strip to a
triangle, matchin$
the center points.
Join the triangle
sections to opposite sides of the
template piece, matching the
center points.
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followinAof#w
Cut
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Fr I Steps to @ sqnaresthe Ntar and stripe
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Cut the following
r c @ o @I
@ Six 1%in (3.7cm) squares.
@ One 2%in (7.2cm) square
cut in half diagonalll' to give
trvo tri:rngles.
@ Six 1%in (3.7cm) squares.
@ Tlrree 2'/"in (7 .2cm) sqlrares
cut in half diagonalll'to Sivesix triangles.
@ 1\o 2t/,in (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
tbur trianSles.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" F7lFour-patch, r"" FJ-l
' T-::--Nrne-patcn, see Ljl l
NIix and
ffimatch
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Cut the
f @@ One 2in (Scm) square
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ One 2in (5cm) square.
@ O n e 2 i n ( 5 c m ) s q u a r e .
@ One 2 in { .Scm ) squ i l re .
@ One 61/ x 3'lin
(16.2 x 8.7cm) str ip.
ConstrrrctionFour-patch, ."" E3 I
and match
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Cut the following- : : : : : : . 1 : V -
E::ititii::::: I
@ Trvo 2in (5cm) squares.
$ One 3%in (B.7cm) square
@ Ttvo 3'/z x 2in
(8.7 x 5cm) str ips.A ^, (, r\\ 'o f, x zln
(12..1 x Scm) str ips.
.Ioin a small square to one of
the short strips.
Repeat this process \vith one
of the longer strips.
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squarc) to the lar$e square
Join the
remaining short
strip (rvithout a
Add the matching
short strip \\.ith
lts square.
Add the
Cut the following
fw@ One 6V x 2tAin
(16.2 x 7.2cm) str ip.
@ One 6% x I%in
(16.2 x ,1.2cm) str ip.
@ Two 6'l x l%in
(L6.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.
ConstructionStripes, ."" F9l
MLr and match
remaining pieces in the same
rval' to complete the block.
lT+ I Double lTFl UnevenHourglass Stripes
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Cut the following- A ) i l i ) - c )
- . . . : '
@ Four 2'lin (6.2cm) squares.
@ One 2'lin (6.2cm) square., A / T(b l lwo z / , tn I Lzcm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
ibur trianf,les.
@ Trv<-r 2%in (7 .2cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
four triangles.
ConstructionI{alf-square Triangles, ."" E7lNine-patch, ."" Fl I
Construction
NIi-r and match Mix and match
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6 6 B I , O C K D I R E C T O R Y
E Hourglass III @ SnooflyVariation
CONSTRUCTION GLTIDDLINES
@ Oiamond in the Square
E EK
HK
Cut the following
f#P@ One 4%in (11.Scm) square
@ trvo 3%in (9.5cm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
four triangles.
Construction
re, N,Iark the middle
#*'' :l^"11:11""w - t ? : . r r . . . l r o r . r . i t h,* . : .a small crease.
Do the same on the long side
of each triang,le. Lav a triangle
onto one side of the square
rvith creases matchin6i and
right sides together. Seu'
and then press open.
side of the square.
Add the last tlvo triangles to
complete the block.
Cut the following
Sfff@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
((y f wo Z'/ .rn I l .Zcm ) squares
cut in half diagonall l ' ro give
lbur triangles.
@ One 3%in (Scm) square cut
into quarters diagonally to give
four triangles.
@ T w o 4 % x l l i n
(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
@ ftvo 6'l x l%rn
(76.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.
ConstrrrctionDiamond in the Square,."" F6lCourthouse Steps, see E95l
MLx and rnatch
Cut the following@f
@ One 1%in (.l.2cm) square.
@ Tr.vo 3%in (Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
four triangles.
@ Four 27A x l%in
(7.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.
@ ttvo 3%in (Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
four triangles.
ConstructionHali'-square Triangles, ."" lT7lNine-patch, r"" Fl l
Mix and match
Repeat this
process to add
another triangle
on the opposite
Mi-x and
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Cut the following-*rat (g). t : v, " ,d ;
]) Tu'o S%in (ticm) squares
cut in hali diagonall-v to give
iour triangles.
! Four I% x I'lin
( -1 .2 x 3 .1cm) s t r ips .
! Two 3%in (Scm) squares
cut in ha l t d iugona lh ' to g i i ' e
t'our triangles.
! Four 2% x 7%in
(.5.4 x 4.2cm) str ips.
! One l%in (1.2cm) squarc.
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ConstrrrctionServ a small strip to the
end o f each l ong s t r r p .
Fr*
..:],:i::.i:d IIalt-square Triangles.
# " 'Ei l-'r't\JJ-.
Nine-patch, r"" Fl -l
NIix and rnatch NILx and match
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Fo I Grandma's I qt I SteeplechaseFavorite
nn
Cut the follorving
'gf@ Trvo 5'A x l"lln
(13.1 x .1.2cm) str ips.
@ One piece using template 90a.
@ One l%in (1.2cm) square.
@ One piecc using template 90b
@ One piece using ternplate 90c.
ConstrrrctionDrunkard's Path, see [221Four-patch,."" EJI
+ l '. j .
Cut the following
"f@ Four pieces using template 91a.
@ Trvo pieces using template 91b.
@ Four pieces using template 91a.
@ Tu,o pieces using template 91b.
ConstructionDrunkard's Path, see F22lFour-patch. ."" EI
ffi3FNIix and match
6 8 B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y
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@ Diagonal Four-patch Chain F+ I Roman E ohio StarStripe
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Cut the follorving
*7 &!$7r;/n:sxlt I@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square
cut in hali'diagonallv to Sivetrvo trian{,les.
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square
cut in half diagonalll' to give
trvo trianSles.
@ I"our 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch,."" flT]
El sickle
Cut the following
MsPffMr:::::o@ Five 2'l x l'Ain
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
@ Five 2% x l%in
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
@ Five 2% x |'/tin
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
@ Four 21/t x |'/sin
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
@ F o u r 2 % x ! % i n
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
@ Four 2'/: x |'/sin
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
ConstrrrctionStripes, r"" F9-lNine-patch, ."" F1 I
Cut the followingi A ) . { B )r{r!ffiI :t:::3:,::
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ One 4%in (IO.4cm) square
cut into quarters diagonally'to
give fbur trianSles.
@ Ttvo 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cut in half diagonall.v to give
four triangles.
@ Four 2%in (5.Scm) squarcs
cut in half diagonall-v to give
eight triangles.
@ One 2%in (6.5cm) square.
ConstructionDiamoncl in the Square, ."" F6lDutchman's Ptzz\e,."" FFINine-patch, ."" F1l
the following
&.'@fand match NIi-r and
ffi
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Cut
MMtx match NILx and matchand
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TI7
To-l Classic Curves
Cut the following* 1 /A *...G -^ O+ * l! One piece using template 96a.
! One piece using template 96b.
Q One piece using template 96b.
ii) One piece usin!, template 96b.
t,) One piece using template 96c.
ConstrrrctionJoin the template
9(;b sections
together.
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B I - O C K D I R E C T O R \ - 6 9
Cut the follorving- \ J - d R )
E S WI ts?'
@ Sixteen 7'lin (2.9cm) squares
O Eight 2' lx7%in
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
@ Tt'entv TtAin (2.9cm) squares
@ Four 2% x l%in
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
ConstructionStripes, r"" F9lNine-patch. r"" F1 I
llix and,:F jj_EJ#
match
@ Anvil @ nuldingBlocks
mtr@
Cut the following
@M) cf@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square
cut in half diagonally to give
tu.o trian$les.
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square
cut in half diagonalll- to give
two triangles.
@ 1\o 2in (5cm) squares.A M
[ , r \ \ ' o z r n ( r c m ) s q u a r e s .
@ Trvo 2%in (5.Bcm) sqlrares
cut in half diaSonally to give
four triangles.
@ Tl.o 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
four triangles.
ConstructionIIalf-square Triangles, ."" E7]Four-patch.."" [].Jl
NILx and match NILx and
L)runkard's Path, sec [221
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CONSTRTICTIO\ GT]IDELINES
Fq I Stripes
Hre
7 0 B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y
Cut
wthe following
@ T*'o 6'l x 2in
(76.2 x 5cm) str ips.
@ Trvo 6'l x 2in
(16.2 x 5cm) str ips.
Constructionng La1' the first tl.o stripsmm right sides together and
XIX serv along one long edge
Open out and press.
Place the third strip
on top of the second,
right sides together
and q.ith outer edges even.
Serv and then press open.
Repeat to add the linal strip.
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Quick tipIf 1'ou are making several
blocks, cut longer strips, serv
them to5iether along their entire
length, and then cut into 6%in
(16.2cm) sect ions.
N{Lr and match
Cut the following
oM)ffi
@ One 6% x 2%in
(16 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .
@ FiYe 21/: x 7%in
(6.2 x i l .2cm) str ips.
@ Five 2'l x 1.%in
(6.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.
ConstructionStripes, ."" F9l
l'Iix and match
[ioo] Sashed Eoll LongF our-patch Checks
trtr@
Cut the following
f @*'}@ Four 1% x 1,%in
(11.2 x 3.7cm) str ips.
@ ttvo 2%in (6.2cm) squarcsA ^
t r - r , t \ \ ' o l /_ ln (J . /cm)squt l res
@ trlo 2%in (6.2cm) squares
@'lho 1%in (3.7cm) squares
ConstructionFour-patch, ."" E3lNine-patch, ."" fSt-l
matchN{Lx and
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B L O C K I ) I R E C T O R Y 7 1
If
@ White House Steps
Cut the following
t r " t()ne z'lin (6.2cm) square.
One 3% x 1%in
i9 .5 x 2 .9cm) s t r ip .
, . Tr,o'1% x 1%in
r11 .2 x 2 .9cm) s t r ips .
, One 5% x 1%in
r 12 .9 x 2 .9cm) s t r ip .' One 2% x ll'in
L( r .2 x 2 .9cm) s t r ip .
l \ \ ' O . J / l X l T r l l l
, 7.7 "
2.9"- ; . t . lpr .-
One 3% x 1%in
t9 .5 x 2 .9cm) s t r i p .
( l h € J % X l n l f l
, tZ.q "
2.9cm) str ip.'
Trlo 5% x 1%in
t 1:1.5 x 2.9cm) str ips.
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ffitrtr
@ fnree-patch Fo+l Box inQuilt a Box
@ One 6% x 1,Y"in
(76.2 x 2.9cm) str ip.
ConstrrrctionLog Cabin, r"" E59l
Mix and rnatch
Cut the follorvingO , . @ , ' O @
' " ' l
@ Four 2in (Scm) squares.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cur in ha l f d iagona l lv to { i vceight triangles.
@ Otl" 4%in (10.4cm) square
cut into quarters diagonally to
give lbur triangles.
ConstructionDutchman's Przzle,."" FFIFour-patch, r"" E5-lNine-patch, ."" Fl I
NILx and match
Cut the following
;r] lP..@f(A) f \ \ ' o 5Z X I l l : l l 1 S t r lpS
(13.1 x 3.7cm); tr im both ends
at a ,lS-degree anf,le.
@ Trvo 7% x l'lin (17.9 x 3.7cm)
strips; trim both ends at a,l5-degree angle.
@ Trvo 5'A x 7%ln (13.1 x 3.7cm)
strips; trim both ends at a,l5-depree angle.
@ trvo 7% x 7'lin (17.9 x 3.7cm)
strips; trim both ends at a
45-degree anfle.
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
ConstructionStripes, ."" F9 ISpool, see | 4il
Mix and match
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7 2 B L O C I ( D I R E C T O R Y
@ Flying x
Cut the followingt,,,,,,,t @ @W*ffW
@ One 2%in (6.2cm square.
@ One 3%in (Bcm) square cut
into quarters diagonalll'to give
t'our triangles.
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
@ One 3%in (8cm) square
cut into quarters diagonally to
$ive four triangles; 1'ou need
two of them.
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
@ Clne 3%in (Scm) square
cut into quarters diagonally to
giYe four triangles; 1'ou need
trvo of them.
@ One 2%in(6.2cm) square.
@ One 3%in (8cm) square
cut into quarters diagonalll- to
give four triangles; 1'ou need
trvo of them.
@ One 3%in (Bcm) square
cut into quarters dia!,onall1' to
$ive four triangles; 1'ou need
tlvo of them.
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@ One 3%in (Scm) square
cut into quarters diagonallv to
give four triangles;1'ou need
trvo oi them.
@ One 3%in (8cm) square
cut into quarters diagonall--v to
give four triangles; you neecl
tu'o of them.
@ One 3%in (Scm) square
cut into quarters diagonalll 'to
gir.e ibur triangles; 1'ou need
trvo oi them.
@ One 3%in (8cm) square
cut into quarters dia$onalll ' to
$ive four triangles; 1'ou need
trvo oi them.
ConstructionFour X, ."" lZ3 INine-patch, r"" Fl l
NILx and match
EGI Simple @ Ctrain andFlower Hourglass
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Cut the following
o*)
@ One 3%in (8.7cm) square.
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square
cut in half diagonall-v to give
t\\.o triangles.
@ One 3Zin (9.5cm) square cut
in half diagonall--v to give two
triangles; 1'ou need one of them
@ One 6 ' l x3 ' l in (17 x 8 .7cn)
strip; trim one end at a,l5-degree angie.
ConstructionHalt'-square Triangles, r"" E7]
T-:;--lIour -pa tcn , see I rJ I
NILx and match
ffiNILx ande !
}_*rtrl1::r{:,:r:::i,r'irrtl lrl
Cut the following- \ ) b e J R )- wI f f i *
@ Three 3%in (Scm) squares clrt
into quarters diagonalll'to give
trvelve triangles; )/ou need ten
of them.
@ six 2% x 1%in
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
@ Three 3%in (8cm) squares cut
into quarters diagonalll' to gil'e
twelve triangles; you need ten
of them.
@ Stx 2% x 1%in
(6.2 x 2.9cm) str ips.
ConstmctionFour X, ."" F3 IStripes, ."" F9lNine-patch, ."" Fll
match
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FGI Card Trick
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@ Tu.o 3%in (Scm) squares
cut into quarters dia$onallv to
five eight triangles; 1'ou need
six of them.
ConstructionHalt'-square Triangles, ."" E7]!'our X, ."" FJ lNine-patch,."" Ft l
lroql Propeller
Cut the follorvinglj/ ffi/ TBv./ -."/
I f f i f f i ' E@ Trvo 3%in (Scm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
four triangles.
@ T\vo 3%in (8cm) squares
cut in hal l diagonall l ' to givc
four triangles.
@ Five 1%in (4.2cm) squares.
@ Four 1,%in (4.2cm) squares.
Construction
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Join lbur pairs oi
squares together.
! trvo 2%in (7 .2cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
tbur triangles.
! Trvo 2'lin (7 .2cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
fbur triangles.
@ Trvo 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
four triangles.
@ One SZin (ficm) square cut
into quarters diagonally to give
tour triangles.
@ One 3%in (Scm) square cut
into quarters diafonallv to 5iivefour trian$les; 1'ou need
trvo of them.
Half-square Triangles,
. " " Ezl
Nine-patch, ."" Ft I
NIir and match\'Iix and matchZ X \ X XIffi_vno\X^' X X K',F#
@ nira in the Air
7 4 B L O C I K D I I T E C T O R Y
CONSTRT'CTION (}TIIDEI,I\ES
Cut the following
@:: t
@ Tr,o 3%in (9.5cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to $ivefour trian$lcs;1'ou need thrce
of them.
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square cut
in half diagonall)' to give t\Yo
triangles; 1'ou need one of them.
@ One 6%in (17cm) square cut
in l'ralf diagonalll' to give two
triangles; -vou need one oi them.
Construction:,;:.;i1:1. ,:i: JOitr a pair alternate
,,.'... .,.. i-* colored small
trianf,les together to
mal<e a half-square triangle unit
(see bloch 2T).
. ,. ' l: . ,\dd thc remaining
,.. "-:: small trizrnglcs to
, thc sides.
\Vith the pieced unit on top,
se\v the piececl and larSe
trianglcs together, adjusting the
searn allou.ance it'necessarv to
create a good point at the center
of the block.
E otaWindmill
Cut the following
i#fwQ 1wo 3%in (9.5cnt) squarcs
cut in half diagonalll' to givc
four trizrn$les.
@ Onc - l%in (10..1cm) square cut
into quarters clia$onalll' to gir.e
lbur trianf,les.
@ One . l%in (10.4cm) squarc cut
into quarters dia!,onall1' to give
tbur triangles.
ConstructionFour X. r"" F3 IIlalf-srluare Trianlles, ."" F7l
Four-patch, r"" EJ-l
Erzl Sam'sFavorite
Cut the follorvingA A
r..\, E5.)I F
@ One 3%in (8.3cm) square
cut in half diagonalll' to give
trvo trian!,les.
@ Trvo 5'/: x l%in
(13 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
@ One 3in (7.6crn) squarc.
@ Clne 1%in (3.7cm) square.
@ One 5%in (1.1.5cm) square cut
in haif dia!,onall)' to give two
triangles; r.ou neecl onc of them.
ConstrrrctionBird in the Air. ."" EtOl
Itour-patch. r"" EJ-l
HK tr
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NILr and
il€NILx and match MLx and matchmatch
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Frrl Four Squares
Cut the followinA
! Eight l%in (3.1cm) squares.
! Trvelve 1%in (3.lcm) squares.
Q Four l%in (3.1cm) squares.
. T s o 2 i n 1 5 c m ) s q u a r c s .
i | F o u r 2 x t % i n
1.5 x 3 . l cm) s t r ips .
) T r ro 2 in (5cnr ) sqr ra res .
i) Trvo 2in (5cm) squares.
I l O U r I X I ' / + l l 1
(5 x 3 . l cm) s t r ips .
Constructionl'-our-patch,."" E3 I\ine-patch, r"" Fll
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B L O C K D I R I ' C T o I t \ ' 7 5
Cut the following
: : *J *@ Two 3%in (Scm) squares
cut into quarters diagonallv
to give eight triangles.
@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
@ Trvo 3%in (Bcm) squarcs
cut into quarters diagonally
to give eight triangles.
@ Four 2'lin (6.2cm) squares
ConstructionFour X, r"" EJ INine-patch, r"" Fl I
matchNIix and match
@ ntock of E Tl.*as StarGeese
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Cut the following
€ff, @1l@ One 3%in (9.5cm) sqr
cut in half ai.g"""ily ,otllu""t\vo triangles.
@ One 3 ' , ( in (9.5cm) square
cut in half diagonally to Sive
trvo triangles.
@ Four 2Xin (5.Bcm) squares
cut in half diafonally to give
eight trian$les.
@ F'our 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in half diaSonall,v to give
eight triangles.
ConstrrrctionIlalf-square Triangles, ."" E7]Four-patch, r"" ffl
N{Lr and match Mix andreffiffiffi$ffiffiw x&ffi
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7 6 B I , O C ] K I ) I R E C ] T O R l
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Cut the follorvingoil) oI,
@ Trvo 1/. x 2'lin
(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips .
@ trvo 2'lin (7.2cm) sqlrarcs
cur i r r ha l t c l i r {o r r r l l v ro q ive
four triangles.
l \ 'o 2/ in ( i .2cm) squares
cut iu he l i c l i : r {on : r l l v ro q ive
tour tr ian$lcs.
@ Onc 2Yin ((t .2cm) square.
ConstmctionIlalf-square Triangles, r"" I 27]
T:=1l 'ol-1l '-plttcl-I. see L l! J
Cut the follorving
- v G vE _ . - : - 1 . 9E j ! -
Q One 2' l in (6.2am) squarc.
Q Four 2'l x l'lin
((r.2 .r 3.7cm) str i l -rs.
@ Trro l l in (- l .7cnt) squares
eur in l r : r l f r l i r rgor t r r l l r tu q i r t .
fbur trianglcs.
@ 'l\cr 2'l x l'ht't
(6.2 x 3.7cm) str i1"rs., ^ -I f o u r t ' : i l 1 t l . / c n l t s ( l u ; t r c s ,
@ nvc, 2t/: x l|/:in
(6 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
O Si-\ l l in (-1.7cm) squales
cr r r i r r l r r r l l c l i ; rgur r ; r l l v ro q i ru
t\\'elvc triangles.
Constrt"ctionDiamoncl ir-r the Sqr-rare. r"" |T6.'lStripes. ."" F9 I- \ rne-pl l tu l l , scc L! : ! l
\ILx and match
Cut the follorving
o # o ; 9Tl'o 3% x lZin
(11 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
@ Trvo 31/: x 1'lin
(8 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
@ trvo 3'/. x TZirt
(8.7 x 3.7cm) str i1rs.
@ tr 'o SZin (8.7cm) sqlrares
ConstructionStripes, ."" Fl
f-:-:-tt oLlr-l) lttcl l. sec LllJ
NIix and matchNIix and match
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@ Mitered Corner
Cut the following
f f! One 3%in (B.7cm) square.
@ Trvo 6'A x 3%in (17 x 8.7cm)
strips; trim one end at a-15-degree angle.
ConstructionServ one angled
strip to the
square, stopping
%in (6mm)
trom the edge of the square
at the inner an$le.
Serv the remaining strip to
the adjacent side of the square
in the same rvay, a$ain stopping
%in (6mm) from the edge. Fold
the square in half diagonallv,
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B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 7 7
Cut the following
"wwO T^'" 3'l x 2in
(8.7 x 5cm) str ips.
@ Trvo 2in (5cm) squares.
@ tu,o 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Tivo 3%in (B.7cm) squares.
ConstructionFour-patch, r"" f13l
right sides together, so that
the anSled edges of the strips
meet. Starting at the exact
position l.here you stopped
serving previousll', join the
remaining seam (see page 113).
Quicli tipIf your fabric is directional,
check hefore you tr im the
angles to ensure that the fabric
pattern rvill meet in the desired
way at the mitered corner.
Mix and match
lrzol Summer @ nn*'s Patchskv
Etr@
Cut the following
- -::::'':-l : . . ' ,
@ One 7'/'in (l7.9cm) square
cut into quarters diagonall,v to
give tbur triangles; you need
one of them.
@ One 7%in (.77.9cm) square
cut into quarters diagonalll' to
give four triangles; you need
one of them.
@ One 6%in (17cm) square
cut in half diagonally to give two
triangles; you need one of them.
ConstructionFour X, ."" Ft.lHalf-square Triangles, ."" E7l
and match MLx and match
bFm
7 8 B L O C K D I R E C T O R I
OONSTRT-CTION GT]IDEI,INES
lrn lDrunkard's
'-=*
Cut the follorving
t:,pre@ One piece using
template I22a.
@ One piece using
tcmplate 122b.
Construction
Fold each piece in half and
mark t he ccn t c r po in t s o i
the curr.ed edges \\'ith a
small crease.
Path
Open out the pieces and, rvith
curvecl et j r . les a l iqned and piece
122a on top, match and pin the
midpoint creases. Pin the trvo
side edges to stop them iiom
distorting. Slorvlv serv the
seam, removing the pins as
_you come to thcm. Do not
clip the seam allorvance.
Mix and match
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Cut the followings d A ) r d l t )h/ r|rk
f f i #@ Six 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
tu.elve trianfles.
@ One 6%in x2in
(16.2 x 5cm) str ip.
@ S* z%in (5.8cm) squares
cut in half diagonall,v to give
t\\.eh'e triangles.
ConstrrrctionHalf-square Triangles,
""" I 27lStr ipes, . " " F9l
MLx and match Mix and
@ Cotton Reel @ t iungles
HK
Cut the following
A ^! : y l \ Y O . r / _ l n ( 6 . / C m J S q u a r e s .
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square
cut in hali diagonalll' to Sivetrvo triang,les.
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square
cut in half diagonallv to give
trvo trianSles.
ConstrrrctionHalf'-square Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch, ."" [n-.]
match
ffiffiw #ffircffi
[zJ Memorv
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S:.:..:*;::"diti.:
Cut the follorvingtJ)''€
@ One 2%in (6.2am) square.
@ Four l l in (4.7cm) squares
e t r t i r r l r e l i t l i : r { on : r l l v t o q i r c
eight triangles.
@ Four 1%in (3.7cm) squ.rres.
@ Itight llin (.1.7cm) sclllares
ctrt in half cliagonalh' to give
sixtccr l t r iangles.
@ Onc 3%in (Bcrn) square cut
into qllarters diagonalll 'to give
tour trianSles.
( . t uu r I / - l n { . 1 . / cn l } sq i l 1 l r es .
@ Four l l in (4.7cm) squares
cut ir-r half diagonalh' to glve
eight triangles.
@ Onc 3%in (8cm) scprare cut
into cluarters diagonalll- to givc
tbur triangles.
{6r. *.:* .. i ,q,
Construction, T-::-
I l u t c n m : ] n S f t l z z l c . \ c e I r : ! I
Half-scprare TrianSles. r"" | 27ll'our-patch, r"" ftTl
r - : li \ ine- l )atch, sec l tLLl
B L O C I i I ) I I { ] , - .
Ed Buzzard's @ waeRoost Stripe
Utr
Cut the follorving
::iP",9W*Q 1\,o 2Xin (5.Scm) squares
cr-rt in half cliagonallv to give
lbur triangles.
@ Trvo 3'l x 2it't
( f3.7 x .5cm) str ips.
@ For.rr 2in (5cm) scluarcs.
@ One J%in (8 .7cm) square .
@ 1r'o 3'l x 2in
(8.7 x 5cm) str ips., ^ | T
( . 1 , l \ \ 0 j / . r n l J . : u n l l s q u : l r c s
cu r i r r he l f t l i egone l l v t o q , i r e
tour trian$les.4 , .
f u_ l f o l r r l l n ( ) cn r ) squs res .
Constr.t.ctionFast (]eese, r"" F31lHalt'-scluare Trianples, r"" E7lNine-patch. ."" F1 I
IIix and rnatch
Cut the follo*,ing
.i$?f@ One 6lin x l1lin
(16.2 x 11.2cm) str ip.
@ Clne 6'l x 2'lin
(16 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .
Constrr ctionStripes, ."" F9l
IIix and rnatch
r * \;u r * .' r - l .
F; :, r ' f.id8:Ll.,t@si.
:..s.i.,:::e.:..ilF ,' € l
)ILr and mzrtch
ffiffi&reffiF#ffi
8 0 B L O C K D I R } ' ( I T O R \
HK@
@ The House That Jack Built Irzql T\velve Inol King'sTriangles Crown
trtr
EK
Cut
wthe following
f *@ Four 2'l x 7%in
(6.5 x 3. lcm) str ips.
@ Four 2'l x I'/'in
(6.5 x 3. lcm) str ips.
@ Four 2* x l'Ain
(6.5 x 3.1cm) str ips.
@ One 4%in (10.4cm) square
cut into quarters dialonall-v to
give ibur triangl,les.
@ Tlvo 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
tbur triangles.
@ One 2%in (6.5cm) square.
ConstructionStripes, ."" F9 ItrIosaic,."" lT+7
Mir and match
Cut the followin$' f f@'ftvo 2%in (5.Scm) .u"1:".
cut in half diagonallv to give
four triangles.
@ One,l%in (10.4cm) square
clit into quarters dia$onall1'to
give fbur triangles.
@ One 2%in (6.5cm) square.
@ Tl,o 3%in (9.Scm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
lbur triangles.
ConstructionDiamond in the Square, ."" F6l
NIir and match
Cut the following
t ; / t7 v
n I " : {@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 3 / :x2 in
(8.7 x 5cm) str ips.
@ oigtrt 2in (5cm) squares.
@ One 3%in (B.7cm) square
ConstructionFast Geese, ."" Fl+lNine-patch, r"" Fl l
N{ix and
ffircffi@wffiffiw
Utr
fitrl Sister's Choice
Q Four 1%in (4.2cm) squares.
@ Two 2in (5cm) squares
cut in half diagonall1. to give
four triangles.
@ Four 3% x 7%in (B x 4.2cm)
s t r ips : t r im one end a t a'15-degree angle.
@ Four 1%in ( ' l .2cm) squares.
@ l'our 2in (5cm) squares
cut in half diagonally to giYe
eight triangles.
@ Five l%\n (1.2cm) squares.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles,
."" E7l
Ser.r. a triangle to each
angled strip.
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the foltpwig4i
r y o lCut
*
Four-patch,
."" EJI
Serv til'e squares together to
forn-r the horizontal center strip.
Seu' the remaining
squares together in pairs.
Join the units to tbrm the top
and bottom rorvs.
Join the rows to complete
the bloch.
N'ILx and match
U L O C K D i l t E c T ( ) t { \ ' 8 1
Frzl Four- and @ oiamondNine-patch Border
Hu
Cut the following-/n ,G\ ,/F\H
\i/ \yg
A ^
t y len l ) / i rn {J . / cm ) squarcs .
@ Eight 1%in (3.7cm) squares.
@ Trvo 3%in (B.7cm) squares.
ConstructionNine-patch, r"" F1 IFour-patch, ."" El ]
Cut the following'.(il r'u) ()
" * : i@ Trvo 2%in (S.ilcm) squares
cut in half diaf,onallv to give
tbur triangles.
@ Trvo 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
tbur triangles.
@ Four 2Xin (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
eight triangles.
@ One 6% x 3%in
(16 .2 x B .7cm) s t r ip .
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" I 27]
Four-patch,."" f l3l
and€'+m-wmatch MLr and match
8 2 B L O C K D I R D C T O R Y
CONSTRTJCTIO\ GI-IDEI,INE S
@
trtr
F ast Geese
trtr
Cut the followingH:J-T) aB).ffi
@ Tno 6% x 3%in
(16.2 x 8.7cm) str ips.
@ Four 3%in (8.7cm) squarcs.
Construction,.d La1'a square face dour.r
f f i on one ertd oi r srr ip.l:;
Serv dia$onall,v a.cross the
square trorn point to point.
To make it easier, dral the
serving line lith pencii t'irst.
Press open and cut arval'the
excess fabric from the back
of the square. Repcat to add
a square at the other end
of the strip.
Nlahe a second unit in the szrme
r.a)' and join the t\vo togcther.
Quick tip\Yhen seu'in$ the squares to
thc str ips, scr l 'a second l ine of
stitching %in (1.2cm) arvav lrom
the iirst betbre cutting au.a1' the
excess thbric betn'een the trvo
lines of stitching. This rvill
create {t readvmade hzllf-square
triangle unit. Be\\'are: these rvill
sit in )'our ser,ing drawer t'or
Years to come, na&qing at you
to make use of them.
Cut the followingo *
@ Fcrur 3% x 2in
(8.7 x 5cm) str ips., ^ -! y f our l j / : i l r t . r . / cm l squares
@ For r r 2 i r r (5cm ) squ : r res .
@Five 1%in (3.7cm) squarcs.
ConstrrrctionNine-patch, ."" F1
'l
NILx and match
@ ztg zag llro-l SashedNine-patch
trt!@
Cut the following-.-.-\ -a\E i ] I D ]v -N I
@ Tn'o 3% x 2%in
(8 .7 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips .
O Eight 2%in (6.2cm) squ.rres.
@ Four 3% x 2%i,n
(8.7 x 6.2cm) str\rs.
@ Four 2%in (6.2cm) squares.
ConstructionFast Geese, ."" [.1.11Str ipes, . " " Fgl
Quick tipDon't r,orr1': the geese points
are meant to be al'a1'trom the
eclgcs of the units.
NILx and match
l@w&ffi
B L O C I i t ) t R E ( i 1 ( ) t t \ ' 8 3
hzl Small Triangles and Stripes Etsl Large Tfiangles and Stripes
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UK@
Cut
Ithe follorving
)Iix and rnatch
Cut the follorving-,,n n, J\
- &
@ Orrc 6% x2%in
(16.2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .
@ Orre 6% x2%in
(16.2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .
@ 'l*o 2'lin (7 .2cm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
four triangles; vou neecl three
ot them.A m
( , l \ \ ' o l ' : i l t l / . l e m , sque rcs
cu t i n h r r l i d i r gonu l l v t o q i vc
lbur triangles; 1'ou need three
of them.
ConstructionHalf-square TrianSles, ."" [27]str ipcs. ."" F9l
, - ^)) l \ \ 'o j ' . i l1 { l . icrn } Squ:rres
cut in hzrlf diagor-rallv to give
I'our triangles.
@ Onc 6% x 2in
(16 .2 x 5cm) s t r ip .
@ Trvo 2%in (5.8cm) squares
er r t in ha l t ' c l iesor rn l l v ro q ive
four trizrnlles.
@ two 6% x 2in
(16.2 x 5cm) str i1.rs.
ConstrrrctionI Ialf-square Triurngles. r"" [2 i-l
str ipes. ."" F9-l
NIix and matchreffire P.{a.{1&9
" ^ * . *1127 |
I-
84 B I ,OCI ( D IR ] lCTC)RY
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Fd Yankee Puz zle I
Cut the followin$
,a f(,! nigtrt 2%in (S.Bcm) 'ul:.".
cut in half diagonalll ' to give
sixteen triangles.
@ Eighr 2%in (5.8cm) squares
cu t i n l r r r l i d i egona l l v r o g i ve
sixteen triangles.
ConstmctionIlalf-square Trian!,les, ."" E7lItour-patch,."" I tl I
NIix and match
UK
@ Cotorado Quilt
Cut the followinA
t @nK
@ f.iunglefiles
the following@
and match
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Cut
INIix
@ whirlpool
Cut the following
', "fNIix and matchNILx and match
rx*.q\vt4 YGGffi#ffiffiffi ryturereffi
B L O ( ] K D I R ] ] C T O R Y 8 5
nK
@
EK
EK
@
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Pieced Star lr+s I Hopscotch
ffi
Cut the follorving
,wwYankeePtzzle ll
Cut the followingoff)
IIix and match
Cut the follorving
oM)@ trlv foot
Cut the following
M , tMi-x and matchMLx and matchlli-r and match
Gffi rcffiGWffiftrtuCG$c
8 6 B I , O C I i D I R I i C T O R \ -
( ]O\STRT]CTI0\ (]T'IDDI,INES
E+zlMosaic
Cut the follorving
Se\\. two large
triangles to opposite
sidcs of a square.
BK tr
tr@
t a t r - L@ One 27in (6.5cm) square.
@ One 27in (6.5cm) square.
@ One 2%in (6.5cm) squarc.
@ One 2%in (6..5cm) square.
@ One 27in (6..5cm) square.
@ One 2%in (5.8cm) square
cut in half cliagonalll' to give
tu'o triangles.
@ C,lne 4%in (10.r1cm) square
cut into quarters diagonallv to
.{ive fbur triangles; vou neecl
tu.o of them.
@ One 2%ir.r (5.Scm) square
cur i r r he l t c l ie {onr l l v ro g ive
r\\.o triangles.
@ Clne.l%in (10..1cm) square
cut into quarters dia$onallv
to give four trian$les; vou need
trvo of them.
Constmction
Add a small triangle
to anothcr side of the
square to create a
triangular pieced unit
Repeat this process
to nlake a second
triangular unit.
Sen' the remaining
squares to.{ether
in a rol', then
acld a small
triangle at each end to ibrm
thc ccn r re l d i asone l s t r i p .
Join the three sections together
Picket ll]D-l Small CenterNine-patch
trtr@
Cut the following
O HcOffi
@ Trvo 3% x 2in
({1.7 x 5cm) str ips.
@ Trvo 3% x 2in
(8.7 x 5cm) str ips.
@ flne 6% x 3%in
(16 .2 x 8 .7cm) s t r ip .
ConstructionStripes, ."" Fgl
N'Iir and match )Iix and
I Z l {*tlfi;l
\ F
Cut the follorvingr1i) ,t?)
r I :@Four 3in (7.6cm) squares
@One 1%in (3.7cm) square
@Four 3 x l%in
(7 .6 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
ConstructionNine-patch , . " " @
NILx and match t-E= match
B L O C ] I T D I R I i ( ] T o R I ' 8 7
@ Wild Goose Chase
Cut the follorving
r(! -J, (i .,.1Jn r / ; i
Q T* 'o 2 in (5cm) sqlrares
e t r t i n I t r r l i t l i aqo r t n l l v t o : . l i ve
tour triangles.
@ One 2in (5crn) square
c r r t i n h e l t d i : r q o r r l r l l r t o q i r e
tuo triangles.
@ One 3Zin (Scn.r) sqtrarc
cut in hali'cliagcinal11' to give
ts'o triangles,
@ Four 2in (5cm) sqlllres
c r r r i r r l r a l f t l i : r [ o r t : r l l v r o q i vc
cight triangles.
@ l'-otrr 21/' x l%\t:'
(7.2 x . l .2cm) str ips.
@ One lZin (4.2cm) sqlrare.
@ One 2in (5cm) square cut
in halt cliagonalll ' to give
trr,o trianAles.
E Etying Geese @ Air CastleVariation
HK tr
t]Htr
@ One 3%in (Scn.r) squar '
cut in half cliagonallv to give
tu'o triangles.
Constmctionl l i rcl in thc .\ i r , scc F10lNinc-patch. r"" [ l
)Iix and rnzrtch
Cut the follorving
oMfQ Trro 3l in (9.Scrn) ru"1:"t
cut in halt cliagonallv to livet'our trianglcs.
@'fn'o 1'l x 2lin
(1 1 . fJ x ( r .5cm) s t r ips ,
@ l 'our 2l in ((r.5cm) sqlrares.
ConstrrrctionFzrst ( iccsc. r"" F3{lDiamond in thc Square, r"" FOI
Cut the follorvingC, r1l- r
\ l o u t ' j ' : t n { / . _ c n l ) s ( l u : t r e s
cr-rt in half diagonalh' to give
cigl-rt triar-rglcs.
@ { lne 3Zin ( t icm) square c l r t
i11to qllarters cliagonalll ' to givc
tour triangles.
Q Onc lT i n ( - 1 .7cm) squa re .A - .
! l t \ \ 1 | j i i l l t / . j c l l l ) s ( l u ; t r c s
. ' t r t i r r l u r l l t l i ; r go r r r r l l v t , , q i v c
tour t r ianglcs.
@ One 3Zin ( ,Scrn) squure cr l t
i t t t u t l t t r r t ' t e r s J i r r l , ' r t : r l l r t , ' - i r .
four triangles.A n
! r l t \ \ ( ) I i l t I+. /cnt I s( I i l ; l rcs
c ,u t i r t l t r r l t r l i l r qu r t l r l l r t o q i r e
four triangles.
ConstructionFor-rr X, ."" FJIilalf-sqr-rarc Triangles. ."" EfI)iarnoncl in thc SclLrare, ."" ITO'INine-patch.."" lTf l
NIix and matchILr and match
lF*}s;'+" mffiffiffi
8 8 B L O C I i D I R E C T O R \ '
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@ Xine-patch Variation
Cut the follorvingA A
ll :,, s, ry |..V l?' :,.,r:.H;- . . x : : ! ! t II I I
A ^
J Une Z / . rn | / . : cm ) square cu t
in half diagonallv to give tn'o
triangles; 1'ou need one ot them.
@ One 2'/:in (6.2cm) square.
@ One 2%1n (7.2cm) square cut
in half diagonalll' to Siive trvo
triangles: 1'ou need one of them.
@ One 2'/ : in(6.2cm) square., ^ Z \i ( J n e l ' ( l n { / . J C m l s q u a l ' e C U t
in half diagonalll' to pive trvo
triangles; 1'ou need one oi them.
@ On" 2%in (.6.2am) square.
@ One 2'/"in (7.2cm) square cut
in half diagonalll' to givc tn'o
triangles; 1'ou need one of them.
@ One 2' l in (7.2cm) square cut
in half diagonalll' to give nr,o
tr iangles; 1'ou need one ot ' them.
trtr
@
@ One 2' l in (6.2cm) square.
@ One 2'/'in (7 .2cm) square cut
in halt diagonallv to give tn'o
trianplcs; 1'ou ncccl one of them
@ One 2' l in(6.2cm) square.
@ One 2' l1n (6.2cm) sqrlare.
ConstructionI lal i-squrrre
' l ' r ian{les. .** I : l
Nine-patch, ."" Fl ' l
IILx and match
115-l l Goose Essl NbumStripe Quilt
Utr
Cut the followingowf*w@ One 6'l x 3'lin
(16 .2 x 8 .7cm) s t r ip .
@ Oigtrt 2in (5cm) sqlrares.
@ One 3% x 2in
(8.7 x 5cm) str ip.
@ One 3'l x 2in
(8 .7 x 5cm) s t r ip .
@ One 3% x 2in
(8.7 x 5cm) str ip.
@ One 3% x 2in
(8 .7 x 5cm) s t r ip .
ConstrrrctionFast Geese. ."" E3-11Stripes. r"" F9l
NIir and
Cut the follorving
e Eight 2in (5cm) squares
@ Tn'o 3'l x L'lin
(8 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ Four 31/: x 2in
(8.7 x 5cm) str ips.
@ One 3'l x 7'lin
( t1 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ip .
ConstrrrctionStripes, r"" l-99 I
T --:-;tt iast Lreese. See I f ,1+ i
Nine-patch, r"" F1 I
match match
WKPTffi
B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 8 9
llFol Garden of trden
Cut the follorving
@ Four lXin (-t .2cm) sql lares, A ^( t I l \ \ 'o l i l r ( Jcnr I squdres
c r r r i r r ha l l r l i : rSo r ru l l v t o g i ve
four triangles.
@ Four 1%in (4.2cm) squares
@ Six 2 in (Scm) squares cut
in half diagonallv to give
tn'elvc triangles.
@ Four 2%in (5.6crn) squares
@ trnaless llssl luck'sStair F oot
HK
MW.@W @ff) x l:::::ffot'sma,
j ) One I . i r r { - { . lenr }squ i r re . rH; '
$[:'ffi,:Nir-rc-patch, see | .51 |
Cut the follorving
off)@ Four 3Z x 2in
(8 .7 x 5cm) s t r ips .
@ Four 3% x 2in
(8.7 x 5crn) str ips
ConstructionStripes, ."" Fg IFour-patch, ."" f13l
HffiI"ffCut the following*-fi) -fR) |i\ rinq{Yry ' : v* . - -
@ l'ir,e l%in (1.2cm) squares.
@ l"our 2%in (S. ' lcm) squares
cut in halt' diagonalll' to give
eight triangies.
@ Trvo 3Zin (Scm) squares
cut in half diagonall)' to give
four triangles.
@ Four 2'l x l%in
(7.2 x : l .2cm) str ips.
ConstrrrctionBird in the ,\ir, see E10l
' T-:]- \ lnc-patcn. see I J I l
Construction
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llix and matchmatch X{ir and match lILx and
9 O B L o C ] I i D I I { E L ] T ( I I t \
(]O,\STRT'(]TIO\
@ms
HI( i t ' tDl lLI \ES
Cabin
Cut the follol'in$
f f i @ n @ n@ One 2in (5cm) squarc
@ O n c 2 x 1 % i r r(5 x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .
@ One 2'l x7'lil't
(6 .8 x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .
@ Clne 2% x I'/'i:r
(6.E x 3.1cr.n) str ip.
@ One 3% xlliitt
(8 .7 x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .
@ One 3'l x L'Ait't
(8 .7 - r 3 .1cm) s t r ip .
@ One I'A x L'litt
(10 . ,1 x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .
@ One 1'l x l'l|n
(10 . - l x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .
@ O n e 5 x l Z i n(12 . .1 x 3 . l cm) s t r ip .
@ t ) n e 5 x 1 Z i n(12 . ,1 x 3 .1cn) s t r ip .
@ One 5Z x lZ in
(1 .1 .3 x J .1cm) s t r ip .
@ tlne 5% x 1%in
(1 '1 .3 x 3 .1cm) s t r ip .
@ One 6l xL'lin
(16 .2 x 3 .1cm) s t r i t r . r .
onConstrrrction
fiii i i. Selt'tl ieshortest
ilii;* strip to onc sicle
of thc center square.
iiiiii:: .\crd a matcrrin!,
:i:|i!tij colorccl strip tothe scltrarc and thc
er-rd ot the tirst strip.
Rcpeat this process
to adcl the ncxt t\\'c)
colorecl strips.
(lontinue adciing strips in this
rval', makir-r$ sure that Yotl
maintain thc light/clark balance
lILr and
#ilj.rt.-
liool Crossed Eorl Inverted VSquares
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Ctr.t the follorvingow'}€t'O Eight i Zin (- l .2cm) sqrlares.
@ Eight l%in ( ' l .2cm) squares.
@ One lZ in (3 .7cn) square .
@ I.-orrr .l x 1%in
(7 .6 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
Constrrrctiont - -J
lour ' -p l r te l l . scc I rJ I
Nine-patch. ,"" f " f l
NIix and match
Cut the follorving
, :o fQ'ln'cr 6% x 3%in
(16 .2 x 8 .7cm) s t r ips .
@ Tu'o 3%in (8.7cm) squares
Constrrrctionl'zrst (ieese, ."" E3{lstripcs. r"" F9 I
Nlix and match
t ,bf
match
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Eozl Five-patch Star
Cut the following
O Eight 1%in (:1.2cm) squares
Q Four 2in (5cm) sqlrares
er r t i r r l ra l t r l iegone l lv t t r g ivc
eight triangles.
@ Four 2in (5cm) squares
cut in halt' diagonallv to givc
eight trianglcs.
@ Fivc lZin (. l .2cm) sq1.tres.
@ l 'our lZin (4.2cm) squerrcs.
Constrrrction
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Scl. the rernaining
squarcs together
in pairs.
Jo i n t he un i t s t o i o l n r t he
top ancl bottom rou,s.
Jo i n t he r ( ) \ \ s t 0 uon rp l c t e
the block.
Cut the follorving- . , ; : , ; , L '
t = -@ One 3)1in ( i t .7cm) square.
@ One 3l in (9.5cm) square
er r t in l re l l c l ieqor r : r l l r to g i ru
t\\'o triangles.
@ t)ne 3%in (9.5cm) squarc
e t r t in he l t r l iaqor re l l r tu g i r e
t\\.o tri{rngles.
@ 1\'o 2in (Scm) squzrres.
@'t lr ,o 2in (Scm) squ.rres.
ConstructionIIalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch,."" Ei- l
NIix and match
K"6ffiffi
I l r . o c K D t R r i c r T o I { \ ' 9 1
llo:l Railroad Ito+l Cotton ReelVariation
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Cut the fbllowing
,.',Of, ^ T
1 ! \ t c n | _ i l 1 ( . 1 . / e n l I \ ( l u i t f e s .
! \ l \ \ ' o j ' . i l 1 ( / . _ c n l ) s q l l i l l e s
cut in I 'ralf cl iagonallv to gir-e
tbur trian.qlcs.A nl J l e l l | ' l l l [ . r . / ! ' m ] S q t l n r ( s .
@ -l\'cr
2%in (7 .2cm) squares
cut in hah diagonallr. to give
four triangles.
ConstrrrctionFour-patch,."" FJIIIalf-square Triangles, ."" [2ilN ine-patch . . " " F l l
5 -
l l a l l - squ : r re Tr i : rng lc : .
n .." l-fl
l iour-patch,."" I 13-l
Scrv five squares together
to torm the horizontal
center s l r ip. matchIIix and match
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9 2 B L O C K D I R E C T O R ]
FGI Star X
Cut the followine
wwf @A m
ly r \ \ 'o z / .11 l t . lcm t squares
cut in half diagonalll ' to give
four triangles.
@ One 3Zin (Scm) square
cut into quarters diagonalll 'to
givc lbur trian$les; vou nced
nyo of them.A m
9 r \ \ ' o l / . l n I t . t am J squa rcs
cut in half cliagonallv to give
ibur triangies.
@ Three 3%in (Scm) squares cut
into quarters diagonalll ' to give
tl'el'r'e triangles; )rou need ten
ol them.
@ Tl.o 3%in (Scm) squares cut
i n t o qua r t e r s e l i agona l l v t o g i ve
eight trianSles.
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ConstructionIIalt'-square Trianfles, see
Four X, r"" E3]Nine-patch. ."" FL
-l
N{Lr and match
@
@ Hatf-sashed @ rnriftl'Diamond
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Cut the following
- " JI I
@ One . l in (10cm) square.
arc .( J ) U n e l j l r l n l J . i C m l S q U
@ Trvo 3%in (B.3cm) squares
cut in half diagonallv to give
lbur triangles.
@ Tno 5% x L%i.n
(13 .7 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
ConstructionDiamoncl in the Square, ."" lTOlFour-patch, ."" flTl
NILx and match
Cut the follorving
r i . . r((y l trgnr l . /_rn (J. /cm I squares.
@ One 2tl in (6.2cm) square.
@ Eight 1%in (3.7cm) squares.
@ Four 2%itt (6.2cm) squares.
ConstructionFour-patch,."" Fi-lNine-patch, ."" Ft l
NILx and match
&ffimt@ffiffi&c
Eosl Sawtooth Star
Cut the follorving
+ = L@ l.'our 2in (5cm) sclr.rares.
@ One 2in (5cm) square.
@ One 2Xin (5.Scm) square
cut in half clia[onalll' to give
t\\'o triangles.
@ One 2in (5cm) sql larc.
@ One 2Xin (5.Scm) scluare
cut in he l t d ia r ;onn l l v to g ivc
two triangles.
@ One 2in (Scm) squ{rre.
@ One 2Xin (5.8cm) square
et r t in h r t l i t l i a {on ; r l l l ro q ivu
t\\,o triangles.
@ One 2in (5cm) square.
@ One 2%in (5.Scnr) sqr-rarc
cu t in hn l l ' d iagor ru l l v to g i r u
t\\'o triangles.
I J L C l U K D I R E ( l l I r , r 9 3
Eql Aunt Dinah ll?ol CornerSashed Geesetr
K mK
@ Four 2Xin (S.Bcm) squares
cut in halt dia$onallv to give
eigl-rt triangles.
Constr.r.ctionI Ia l l -s ( lu r rc Tr ien{ lus . r " " E7 lFour-pzrtch. r"" Eil
Cut the follorving
f f i . : . : . v l iman tr't I
, ^ -, \ r ou r I i l l r . \ . / cm I \ qu ; t r c s .
, ^ a r
- \ t \ \ ' o J : l l l I / . _ i u l n I squ i l f es
c r r t i n h r r l l ' t l i egun : r l l r t o g i vc
four triangles.
@ Four l l in ( , l .7cm) squares
uu t i r r l r : r l t d i e r l o r r n l l v t o e i vc
eight trianglcs.
@ Two 3%in ( t icnr) squares cut
into quarters cliagonalh- to give
cight triar-rgles.
@ t lne 2%\n (6.2am) squarc.
@ One 3Zin (Scn'r ) square cut
lnto quarters diagonallv to give
i'oul triangles.
@ One 3%in (Scm) scprare
cut into qu.lrters diagonallY to
give four triangles.
ConstructionBircl in thc,\ir. ."" lTt0lFour X. r"" F3 I\inc-patch. ."" Ffl
NILx and match
Cut the follorvingc (n)*c- - #
Q Four 2%1n (6.2cm) squares
@ Trvo I ' l x2%in
( 11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t l ips .
Q One 2%in (6 .2cnr ) s ( lL r i r ru .
@ Tilo 1% x 2lin
(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips ,
Constructionl 'ast Geesc. ."" [3+lFour-patch,."" [rJ- l
Nlix and match)Iix and match
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Ezrl Four X Variation
9 4 B L O C K I ) I R I ] ( ] T ( I R \
Cut the follorving
:ow&PpPn@ Trvo 7t / t x | ' / : i t t (17.9 x 3.7cm)
strips; trim both ends at a
.15-degree angle.
@ '1" 'o
7 ' l x 7 ' / , in (17.9 x 3.7cm)
strips; trinl both ends at a
.15-degree anglc.
@ Tn'o 5 ' / r x l ' l in (13.1 x 3.7cm)
strips; trim both ends at a
,15-degree angle.
@ Trvo 5r / x l ' / : in (13.1 x 3.7cm)
strips; trim both ends at a
.l5-dcgrce angle.
@ One 3%in (Scm) square
cut into quartcrs cliagonalll 'to
give tbur triangles; 1'ou need
ilvo of thcn-r.
@ One 3%ir.r (Scm) square
clrt into quarters cliagonalll 'to
give four triangles; vou need
tr,o of them.
Consti'uction*ry l lerk rhc cerr ter
_r:
i i po i r r t o l each s r r ipi'
rvith a srnall crease.
La1'pairs in the correct color
combinations right sides
together and se$'. Opcn out
and press.
Vf ' \ctt l the tr ianules
f , , -
t o c o n t p l e t e e a c h
quar te r o t ' the h loch
UK tr
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Sel' the short
sides of pairs oI
Lurits togcthcr.
Join the t\\'o sections. making
sure the center points are shzrrp
Cut the following
KYI.D \!'
W I@Six t%ln (, l .2cm) squares.
@ Fcrur 1'l x l'lin
(10.2 x 2.9cm) str\rs.
@Trvo lXin (: l .2cm) sqlrares.
@ l.'our ltl x l'lin
(10 .2 x 2 .9cm) s t r ips .
@Tl'o 2%in (6.5cm) squares
cut in he l l r l i : rgone l lv to g i r e
four triangles.
ConstrrrctionFour-patch, r"" EJ-lDiamoncl in the Square,."" F6'lStripes, r"" F9l
, f-;;-lr \ lnc -parcn , scc L l l l
)ILr and match
@ nea Cross lTzrl Coxey'sArmy
trtr@
Cut the follorving*n ,,ilw v
@ Six l)ain (. l .2cm) squares.
@ i)ne I'l x l'lin
(10.4 x . l .2crn) str ip.
@ Four 1%in ( ' l .2cm) squarcs.
@ l.'our 1'/' x 1%\n
(10.- l x . l .2cm) str ips.
ConstrrrctionNine-patch, ,"" l-51-l
match lILr and match
F@IC@
B I , O C K D I R E C T O R \ ' 9 5
@ Johnny Around the Corner Ezsl Sashed EZI ComfortGeese Quilt
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Cut the following- , \ I ! { R l
I / r i l tvr i l l ! ;
@ Trvo 2in (5cm) sqlrarcs
cu t in ha l i d iaqona l lv to q ivc
ibur triangles.
@ Nine 1%in ( '1.2cm) squztres.
@ 1u'o 2in (Scm) squares
cr r t in ha l i d iagona l lv to g ivc
ibur triangles.
@ Tn'elve lY'in (1.2crr,) scluares.
ConstructionIlalf-square Triangles, ."" E7lStripes, ."" F9l
Cut the follnrving- \ l s , l R l - { l r
f *w -r g*)trc r
( l ) l \ v o l ' l r n { . 1 . / c n l I s q u a r c s .
@ Four 2'lin (6.2cm) squaresA r r
( b , r w o l , / : i l I ( . 1 . / c m I s q u i r e s .
@ 1wo 1'l x 2%in
(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips .
@ Four 4%xl%in
(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
ConstrrrctionFast Geese, r"" E34lNine-patch, ."" Ftl
Cut the followingr , l l r t r l- - .- -
O Eight l l in (. l .7cm) squares.
@ One l'lin (2.9am) square.
@ Four 3'l x l'lin
(9 .5 x 4 .7cm) s t r ips .
@ Four 7'l x 7%in
(4.7 x 2.9cm) str ips.
ConstrrrctionNine-patch,."" F1l
NIix and matchNILx and match Mi-x and
Cmatch
ffiFffiffiffi rercw@ffi
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9 6 B I , O C K D I I T E ( ] T O R \
Fil Goose Tlacks
Cut the following
- P @,& '
@ One lXin ( ' l .2cm) sqlrare.
@ Tlvo 2Xin (5.Bcm) squ.rres
cut into quarters diaSonalll '
to give eight triangles.
t y l \ \ O . 1 l l n { d c n l l s q u l l r c s
cut in half diagonalll ' to give
tour trian!,les.
@ I"our 1%in ( '1.2cm) squares.
@ 1\o 2Xin (5.8cm) squarcs
cut into quarters diagonallv
to give eight triangles.
@ Four 2'l x L'.lin
(7 .2 x ' 1 . 2cm) s t r i ps .
Construction!,. Scrv pairs ot' small:::liF',tt' triangles together along
their short edges. s'ith their
right-angled edSes ali{ned.
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Sc\ ' a pair ot ' these
pieced uni ts to
each corner square
l-olcl each large
trian!,lc in hali and
mark thc center ot'
the long edgcs l'ith a small
crcase. Ses'a p ieced t r ianglr lar
unit to each large triarlgle,
r r l i q r t i ng t hc ce t t t e r po in t s
Nine-patch. . " " F l l
NIir and match
r&..t:i:
c'1::'
lrzsl Forest @ ntrglishPaths I r 7 | l . . n .weoolng Kmg
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Cut the followinA
wwfa , -\ f Ou f I i z : l t ] l . l . /Cn l l squa res .
. \ f \ \ '0 l / , tn I I .zcm) squares
cut in hali diagonallv to give
four t r iangles., A . . .
U t \ \ 'o I / ' l n { / . l cm l Sq i ta res
cut in half dia{onalll' to give
tbur trianlles.
@ l.'our 1% x ll:in
(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, ."" F-,--ll . 'our-patch, ."" FJJNine-patch, ."" Fl
-l
NILx and match
Cut the follorving- \ \ l r r i d l l l
li,7::ltvM'iiri;i
O Eight 2in (5cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
sixteen triangles.
@ Five 1%in (,1.2cm) squares.
@ liighr 2in (5cm) squares
cut in hali diaSonalll' to give
sixteen triangles.
@ Irour 1%in (. l .2cm) squares.
ConstructionIlalt'-square Trianfies, r"" Elstripes. r"" F9'l
NIix and match
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B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y 9 7
mtr
@ Off-Center Log Cabin
Cut the following
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Cut the following
"11 aB)
5@ Four 2in (5cm) squares.
@ One 3%in (B.7cm) square
@ F o u r 3 % x 2 i n
(8.7 x 5cm) strips.
ConstructionNine-patch, r"" Ill lffiffff @,,,@M e
@ One 7%in (3.7cm) square.
@ @ @ @ 1 % i n ( 3 . 1 c m )wide strips.
@ @ @ O l i n ( 2 . s c m )wide strips.
ConstructionLog Cabin, r"" F59l
Mix and match Mi-r and match Mix and match
rc$w@ffiryrc
@ enladelphia @ euin BlockPavement
tr$E '
Cut the following- A ) - B )
I I
@ oight \%in (4.2cm) squares.
@ T*o 2in (Scm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
lbur triangles.
@ One 1%in (4.2cm) square.
@ 1\ro 2in (5cm) squares
cut in half diagonally to give
four trian6iles.
@ Four 4%xl%in
(10.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, .". E7lNine-patch, ."" Fl I
ffiffi
9 8 B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y
CONSTRUCTION GLTIDELh_ES
Starry Night@
EtT
Ful Counterpane @ eie SlicesVariation
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mUn
Cut the following
ll.:r{e)t:at:.i:ii:::
@ Four pieces usinS
template 183a.
@ Four pieces usinP
template 183b.
Constructiont,;:.. Join into pairs of
,t alternatc colors,
matching the
edges that rvill form the sides
and corners of the block, not
the center points.
Serv the trvo halves to$ether.
Quick tipIf 1'ou are unsure about I'our
accuracv, leave a little extra
seam allowance on the sides
that rvill form the edges of the
block and trim square nhen
the block is complete.
NIix and match
Cut the following
Mff@ One 4%in (ll.2cm) square.
@ Four 1'l x 7%in
(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
@ Four l%in (3.7cm) squares
ConstructionNine-patch, ."" F1 I
MLx and match
Cut the followingo*) o
arf'
@ One piece using template 185a.
@ One piece using template 185b.
@ One piece using template 185b.
ConstructionServ the template
185b pieces
together.
Drunkarcl's Path, see E22I
Mix and match
Join the
pairs to tbrm
each half of
the block.
ffiffiffi remreryffiw
HK
@ S*amp Angel
Cut the following
fwfww@ Trvo 3%in (8cm) squares cut
into quarters diagonalll' to $iveeight triangles.
@ Trvo 3%in (Bcm) squares cut
into quarters dia!,onall1' to give
eig,ht triangles.
@ trvo 2'/oin (7.2cm) squarcs
cut in ha l l ' d iagona lh ' to g ive
tbur triangles.
@ Trvo 2'Ain (7.2cm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
four triangles.
@ One 2'/:in (6.2cm) square.
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B I , O C K D I R E C T O R \ ' 9 9
Cut the ing
Q S i x 2 i n { . i c m ) s q u a r e s .
@ Ten 2 in ( 5cm ) squares .
@ F o u r 3 % x 2 i n
(8.7 x 5cm) str ips.
ConstructionFast Geese, ."" F3.l lFour-patch, r"" l]J-lNine-patch, ."" Fll
MLx and match
follow
fnw
ConstructionHalf-square Triangles, see
T- _-:-rour -it, sec L!:1_JNinc-patch, ."" Ft I
MLx and match
t;IL : l l
EsTl Rosie's @ ntoatingFavorite Diamond
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Cut the following
I € f f i { W
A -
!y l \ \-o : / ' tn \ t .zcnt) squares
cut in halt' diagonall,v to give
tour triangles.
@ One 21/:in (6.2cm) squarc.4 . , .
cut in hali diagonalll,' to give
tbur triangles.
@ Tr,o 4% x 2%in
(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips .
ConstructionHalf-square Trian{les, r"" ENl,'our-patch,."" E5-l
NILx and match
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l O O B L O C K D I R E C T O R Y
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mKwffiffi ffi""::'ffi"''"
@ Friendship Name Chain
@ One 3%in (7.7cm) square cut
in half diagonally to give two
trian$les; you need one of them.
@ One 3%in (7 .7cm) square cut
in half diagonally to give two
triangles; you need one of them.
(D?) lwo Jxrn ( / . / cml squares
cut in half diagonally to give
lbur triangles; you need three
of them., A , T
LU IWO J:^ln I / . /Cm ) SqUareS
cut in half diagonally to give
four triangles; you need three
of them.
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Cut the following Construction
Fold the template piece in half
and mark the center with a
crease. Sew a pieced unit to
each side of the template piece.
aligning the center points with
the crease.
Mix and match
@ ei.eraft @ CtreckedCorner
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Cut the following
fw@ nive 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonall.v to give
ten tr ianglesi you need nine
of them.
@ One 3%in (9.5cm) square cut
in half diagonally to give two
trian$les; you need one of them
@ 1\"o 2%in (S.Bcm) squares
cut in half diagonalll' to give
four trian$les; you need three
of them.
@ 1\ro 3%in (9.5cm) squares
cut in half diaf,onalll' to give
tbur triangles.
ConstructionHalf-square Triang,les, r"" E?IBird in the Air, r"" E10]Four-patch, ."" Fi-l
Mix and match
Cut the following
f @ge@ Six zin (5cm) squares
@ Six zin (5cm) squares
@ One 3f5in (B.7cm) square.
ConstructionFour-patch,."" Ei-l
Mi-x and match
w%&reffiffiwffiffi
@l Strength in Union Variation Eq3l Even Stripes @ CtrristmasTfee
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N{ix and match
Cut the following
f , '@ Three 6' l x L%in
(16.2 x ,1.2cm) str ips.
@ Trvo 6% x l%in
(16.2 x 4.2cm) str ips.
ConstrrrctionStr ipes,."" Fgl
NILx and match
B L O C K D I R E C T O R l ' I O 1
Cut the following
fwf @f@ O n e 4 % x 2 % i n
(11.2 x 6.2cm) str ip.
@ One 4% x 2%in
(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .
@ One 4% x 2%in
(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ip .
@ Six z%in (6.2cm) squares
@ Two 6% x l%in
(16 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
ConstructionFast Geese, r"" F34lStripes, ."" F9l
match
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Cut the followinA'twO Eight 2in (Scm) squares.
@ Four 2Xin (5.8cm) squ.rres
cut in half dia{,onall1' to give
eight triangles.
@ Four 2%in (5.Scm) squares
cut in halt' diagonalll. to liveeight triangles.
ConstmctionHalt'-squzrre Triangles, ."" E7lFour-patch, ."" Ei-l
Mix and
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r @ * o P
lrxl Courthouse Steps
following
@ One 2in (5cm) square
@ 1 w o 2 x I ' l i n(5 x 3 .1cm) s t r ips .
@ Tu.o 3)/: x l,/+in
(8 .7 x 3 . l cm) s t r ips .
@ Trvo 3'/ x |'/+in
(8.7 x 3.1cm) str ips.
@ T w o 5 x l % i n(12. ' l x 3.1cm) str ips.
@ T w o 5 x 1 % i n(12.,1 x 3.1cm) str ips.
@ Tno 6'l x l'lin
(16 .2 x 3 . l cm) s t r ips .
Constmction
Cut thei i lo @; r j j r i
1 0 2 R t . a ) ( . t i D T I ( t c T ( ) R ]
CONSTRUCTIO\ GTIDEI,INES
Utr E
K
tr r l
T
ff:::1"":::i","
Continue adding
matching strips
to opposite sides
Quick tipInstead of cutting the strips to
length beibre piecing. add them
to the block and trim them level
l.ith the edges each time. [Iake
surc -you keep the edges squzrre.
i.isides oi the center square
Scrv the shortest
strips to opposite
3ii:'::;i:-" w{#mlc EbK$ffi@ %#;bGf oppositesides
Exl Sashed [q7-] Grandmother'sTfiangles Corner
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Cut the following
G.: / , :1 . \7 \ , I?- -
A .! j / f our l / i tn { .1 . /L 'n l I S( lu i l fes .
@ Four 1% x I'lin
(11 .2 x 3 .7cm) s t r ips .
@ 1r,o 2'/"in (7.2cm) squares
cut in half cliagonalll' to givc
foLu triangles.
@ Trvo 2t/"in (7.2cm) squares
cut in halt cliagonalll'to {,ivetbur triangles.
ConstructionIIalt'-square Triangles. ."" E7lFour-patch, r"" E3 INine-patch,."" F1.]
Cut the following
.,....@fM@ One 2%in (6.2cm) square.
@ One, l%in ( l2cm) square cu t
in halt diagonalll'to give tu'o
triangles; 1'ou neecl one of them.
@ Trvo LY. x2%in
(11 .2 x 6 .2cm) s t r ips .
@ One L'A|n (1,2cm) square cut
in half diagonalll' to give two
triangles: 1'ou need one ot' them.
ConstrrrctionHalf'-square Triangles, r"" | 27]
liour-patch, ."" flTl
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ffig@ Trvo 3%in (8.7crn) sqlrares
@ Four 3% x 2in
(8.7 x Scn.r) str ips.
@ tltght 2in (5cm) sqlrares.
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Mix and match
! Or re l in {Scm ) sqr ra rc .
@ One 3% x 2in
(8.7 x Scm) str ip.
@ C l n e 5 x 2 i n(12.,1 x 5cm) str ip.
@ Clne 6'l x 2in
(1(:.2 x 5cm) str ip.
@ O n e 2 i n ( 5 c n r ) s ( l u e r c .
@ One 3% x 2in
(8.7 x 5cm) str ip.A - \
t l l ( r n e J x l l l l
(72.1 x 5cm) str ip.
Constructionr - Se[i the t\\'o
"*il squares together.
Acld the shortest
light-colored strip.
placc in thc sarme l.a1'. mahirrg
sure that 1'ou maintain the
lighVdark balance.
Add the linal light-colored strip
\Iix and match IIix and
llqel Sixteen Eool Geese AroundSquares the Corner
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Cut the follorving
of@ Eight 2in (5cm) squzrres
@ Eighr 2in (5cm) squares
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Techniquesand Templates
In this chapter you will find a summary of the techniques needed to piece and
join the blocks in the directory. There are also su$6iestions on what equipment
and threads to use, as well as ideas for binding and quilting your finished piece.
Templates are provided for any curved pieces and difficult shapes required to
make the blocks.
r O5 TE( ]HN IQT IES . \ND TE I IP I , , \ T I ]S
trquipment,{ 11 vou need to start makin$ the blocks in this booh zrre a i'ex' sen'ing tools. Thc basic essentials are
il?scissors, needle, t'abric, zrnd threacl. Ilorvever, there erre other tools that have been clesi$neci to make
ouilters' lives easier.
sScissorsSharp tabric scissors for cutting
Iahr ics ( i t vou arc no t us ing a
rotarv clltter) and a small pair of
scissors for cuttin$ threads are
best. Keep a separate pair for
cutting paper and cardboard
or plastic for templates.
PinsDressmakin! pins are fine to use for quilting
Flat-headed (or f'los.cr-hcadcd) pins are
usetul for machine servin.{ bccause the
t'lat heacl does not catch uncler the tbot
if 1'ou sel. over the pin b1' mistake. Thin
appliqu6 pins are good lbr seu.ing curves,
*'here vou neecl to match the seams accuratelv
Needles for hand sewingBrrl a mixed packet to find the most
. comlbrtabie size tbr 1'ou. Longer needles
* are uselul n'l-ren bastin.q thc ierl'crs of
a quilt together, and "bcts'ccns" (spccizrl
quilting needles) czrn be used for har-rd quilting
Safetl'pinsThese can be used to hold the la-vers ot' a quilt
together readl' tbr quilting, and arc most useful if 1'ou
are machine quilting because basting threads can get
caught on the tbot of tl-re machine as vou sew.
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Needles formachine sewing -l
Quilting needles havc thc
sharpest point, brlt a uniYersal
n e e c U e i r r s i z e l U o r 1 2 f l ' S t - \
70 or B0 (European)-can also
be usecl. Ahval's start a new project
\\.ith a ne\\'needle; it is a small expense
Thread d. ..tFor piecing, use cotton servin$ thread il'1'ou are
*f rs inp cor ron tahr ics . Sonr t .c r r i l re rs nse a tannc
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or sand color rvhatever the color of the fabric, ,# Gbut if 1'our quilt is all blues, for example. 1'ou
Gcould use blue thread. The thread should not be "fii*&- Emvisihle on thc finishcd quilt top. Quilting thread is
ffi$#"used lbr hand or machine quilting and is heavier than
%*,stzrndard sel'in! thread. It is available in variegated as V'!'r/
1.e11 as plain colors. f)ecorative threads are also available.
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Iron and boardUse a llat iron \\.ithout
steam rvhile piecing the
hlocks, hecause ste i rm crn
make it easier to distort bias seams.
\bu mal' also tind it usei'ul to kecp a
small cut'n'press board b1' the serving machine to
sa\re vou lrom too much getting up and dorvn r.r.hen
-you are sewing. \Vhen the blocks are finished, steam
betbre joining them togcther.
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RulerAs thc blocks in this book are small, 1'ou onll'
need smzlll rulers. A .l x 1.lin rulcr is ideal for * t , : : , , i |
Rotary cutterRotarv cutters come in all shapes and sizes. Trv
to find one in the store that is not in a pachet so
that )'ou can hold it and see u'hat it I'eels like in
1'our hand; somc ma,y be morc comfortable than
cutting strips because it is lon$ enoush
to cut through a tat quartcr u.hen
folded ar-rd l'ide enou€h lbr most of thc
pieces used in the blocks. Other s izes,
such as small squares-2%in,3%in, and so on-are useful lbr
trimming units to sizc, plus a 6%in square for checking rhe iinished
blocks. If 1'ou have a choice ot' rulers. choose one rvith .15- and
60-degree marldn!,s lbr cutting anglcd pieces. Look also zrt the lines
on the ruler; manv are marked on both sides, one clarh ancl one light,
rvhich is uscful ibr rcading the nteasurements on clitlcrcnt colore.l
thbrics. There arc also turnaround rulers that give inchcs in bold
<rn one side and %in measuremcnts in bold on the reverse. Nletric
versions of manv sizes are also available.
Sewing rnachineA simple machine that does straight stitch is all that is necessarl',
but a needle-dorvn function is usetirl lbr some of the inset seams and
curved pieces because it enables 1'ou to rvork more slorvly and stop
to adjust the fabric. If 1'ou l.ill be quiltir.rg b11 l :__
machine, look t'or plentv of space betr.een
the needle and the bodl' of the machine,
because this is l.l-rere vou l.ill have the
quilt gathered up as ).ou stitch-the
more room there is, the better.
Battin$Also knorvn as rvadding. this is the padded lal'er betrveen the quilt
top and backing fabric. It can be purchascd b1' the 1'ard or
meter. or in Dre-cut sizes such as trvin bed or crib
size. Be$inners ma1. find it easier to u.ork
rvith thinner batting. Thick polvcster batting
can be used for makinS tiecl quilts, giving
them zl put'tier appearancc.
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press thcm
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Self-healing cutting rnatBu.v the lar$est mat 1.ou have room for.
If 1'ou have to move your f'abric to finish
a cut, there is a chance that von rvill not
cut straight. Only use a rotarl'cutter on
a sclt-hcaling mat, not on another surface,
because the cutter rvill damage the surface and the blade
Turntabler\ turntable is useful if 1'ou are cutting
large pieces and trimmin!, them to size,
because vou can just spin the turntable
arouncl to cut each side without havin€
to picli i-rp and rnove the pieces. This
hclps to irnprovc accuracY.
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1 0 8 T E C H N I Q I ] E S A N D T E \ I P L ; \ T E S
Cutting F'abrics
1;l.ou can cut the pieces of fabric for 1'our blocks using scissors, but rotary cutting is a lot quicker and
L easier. Rotar-v cutters can be used to cut through two or more ia1'ers ot' fabric at one time. Left-handed
people ma1' find it easier to hold this book to a mirror to see the hand positions. See page 11(r for cutting
pieces using templates.
Strips
Position the fabric and ruler on the
cutting mat.
Guide the rotar: 'cutter alonSi the rulcr
to cut the fabric into strips.
1 Fold thc t : rhr ic i l needed soI
I t ha t i t a l l i i t s on t he cu t t i ng
mat. Position one of the
horizontal lines on the ruler
along the fold, then position
the vertical line markin! the
required rviclth oI the strips on
the left-hand side of the tabric.
Ilold the ruler in place firml,v
and, il 'possible, have one iinger
off the ruler on the fabric or
board. This helps to stabilize
the ruler and 1'ou are less likel1'
to push it out oi position.
1\ \ ' i th the hlacle r ight against',
&the ruler and otT the edge of
the tabric, start cutting awa--v
from l'ou; never cut tou'ard
1'ou ibr safetl' reasons.
Cut along one dia$onal of a square to
produce tlo hall-square trianglcs.
Cut along both diagonals to produce
tbur quarter-square triangles.
Triangles
1 To cut a hall'-square triangle, cut squares of the required size and
I cut along one t l iagonal to prot luce tso tr iangles.
I For quarter-square trianf,les, cut the squares alon!, both diagonals
&to give four small triangles.
-;."-r.l.A l , t lDquares anc rectangresTo cut strips into squares or rectangles, leave them lblded. Position the t'abric and align the ruler in the
same wav as before to cut across the fabric in the opposite direction. If "vou
are using a turntable, you can
simpl-v spin the board around rather than reposition the fabric.
Using a turntable to cut strips into
squares and rectangles saves time.
Angles
1 To cut strips of fabric at an angle (only 45-degree angles are
I required lbr the blocks in this book), align the 4S-degree lineon the ruler with the bottom edAe of the fabric and cut as usual.
/) Some quilters find it helpful to make a paper templare and attachL it with transparent tape to the ruler to remind them of rvhat thetinished piece should look like. This avoids the common problem oftrimming the rvrong end, or the wron€ angle. You can also buy smallbrightly colored strips that temporaril,v attach to the ruler to dothe same job.
Align the ruler at rhe required angleand cut diagonall.v.
C U T T I N G F A B R I C S I 0 9
Attaching a paper template to the rulermav help you avoid making mistakes.
Fabric grainFabrics are made bv r.r'eaving lengthwise and crosswise threads
together. Fabric therefbre has trvo straight grains, rvhere thesethreads run parallel to or at right angles to the selvage (the
finished edge). $rhen cutring patches, orient them so rhat thestraight grains rvill run verticallv and horizontallv through theblocks. The bias grain of the fabric-that is, the diagonal grain
that runs at a 4S-degree angle to the selr'age-is more stretchv
than the straight grains. \Vhen possible, avoid curting pieces
Crosswise Arain
$'ith seams on the bias $rain, because it has a tendency tostretch and clistort the blocks. Horvever, man,v blocks and piecedunits require bias seams (half-square triangles, for example)and these should be sewn slou'ly to avoid distorting the pieces.Blocks that include diamonds will have at least two sides onthe bias grain. Avoid having bias edges on the outside edgesof blocks because it makes the quilt harder to assemble rvell.
Straight grain
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1 1 O T E C H N I Q L I E S I N D T E } I P L A T E S
Piecing Techniquespllocks can be seun bv hand or machine, but machine servin$ is much faster. Use small. evenil'spaced
I)running stitches u'hen serving bv hand; use a straight running stitch for machine serving, setting the
stitch lenAth to betr,r.een 9 and 12 stitches per inch (2.5cm).
ffi %/.)Join the ror'vs together, matching and pinnin$ the seams
&if necessarl', then press the finished block.
Regular shapes
La!' out thc pieces in thc
correct order.
1 Lav ou r t he p i eces i n t he co r rec rt
I pos i t i ons and j o i n r hem i n to r oss .
Start b.v placing the first trvo units ri$ht
sides together and serl. r'ith a %in (6mm)
seam allowance. Keep adding pieces until
1'ou have completed each rolr'. Press the
seams (see box).
.loin the pieces into rows, then join the rorvs together
Chain piecingChain piecing is a rval'of ser,ving identical pieces quickll'. Place the first pair under the machine foot and
start se\dng. \Vhen you reach the end of the seam, instead of liftlng the presser foot, simplf ieed the next
pair of pieces into the space and continue se$ing. You 1,i11 sew across a small gap and then the i'eed dogs
rvill pick up the fabric of the nerv pieces. Cut the thread to separate the pieces rvhen .vou have finishec.
Once 1'ou become proficient, 1'ou need hardl.v siorv dou'n at all. This method also saves a lot of thread.
Quick tipTo make lots of trvo- or
three-patch square or
rectan$ular units more
eas i l v and qu ick l r ' . ses lon$
strips of fabric together and
then cu t in ro segments o f
For speed, join strips together and the required size
then (u r t hcm to t l t e r equ i r cd s i ze .
Feed pieces through the machinc
closel)'together and then cut the
thread to scparate them.
Inset seams
-l Insct seams have one piece that has to be stitched into an angle
I tormed bv other pieces; thel' cannot be seu,n in a straigl-rt linc.
Ilark the seam allorvances at the corner points w'ith a clot. Serv the
first tu'o pieces togiether, stopping at the dots (if 1'ou continue to
the edges of the t'abric, 1'ou x'ill not be able to add the inset piece).
AClip the corner of the inset piece almost as t'ar as the seam,&allorvance; this rvill help 1'ou to pivot the pieces rvhen sex.ing,,
and the t'abric is more lihel1'to pucker if the allolance is not clipped.
Place the pieces right sides together with the inset section on top.
Start at one edge and selr'to the next dot. Leave the needle in the
fabric, raise the presser foot, and pivot the fabric so that the next
trvo dots line up, then pin and complete the se*'inS.
trlark the seam allorvances at each
con ler o i the p ieces r r i t h r c jo t .
Sel from dot to dot, pivoting the
labric around the needle rvhen 1'ouare readv to serv t]re next sealr.
P I E C I N G T E C H \ I Q t ] E S 1 1 I
Curved seams
1 Although some quilters clip the setrm allorvances rvhen servingI
-Lcun'es, this cen rveaken the block and is unnecessarl'tbr the
gentle cllrves rcquired in this booh. Xlarh the center of both cun'es
bv folding ancl pinching a small crease at the edSe ot' the fabric.
lPin together the ollter eclges, midpoint, and regular intervals in
4;betrveen. rvith the concave section on top. Insert the pins at a
ri[ht anfle to the seam so that ]'ou can pull them out at the last
moment n.hen ser,ing; it is much harder to pin alon$ the seam line
on a cun'e. Starting at one ed6ie, slon,l1' serv the seam, pulling the top
fabric into place as )'ou go; use a smaller stitch than usual. \\' 'here
there is more than one cun'e. start \\'ith the smallest and continue
adding the remaining curved pieces until the block is complete.
Fold and crease thc tabric to mark the
center points of the cun ed ed$es.
l ' in the cun'ecl cdges togethcr.
inscrting the pins at right angles.
\ \ }en 1 uu sc \ \ ' thc s (an l . t l t c p i r ts c rn
be removed easil l ' at the last moment
Pressin$ seams\Vhen all the pieces are joined into rorvs, press the seam allon.ances on the tjrst rorv to the right, on the
second rou. to the left, and so on dorvn the lrlock. It 1'ou press them all to the same side, 1'ou rvill get a
bump of seam allou,ances on one sicle oi the seam rvhen -vou sew the rorvs together. \Vhere blocks start
\\.ith a central point. such as lo$ cabin designs, it is best to press the seams ax'av from the center each
time. For curved pieces, the fabric l'i l l lie ilatter if you press the seams to\\'ard the outside of the block.
If 1'our fabric is verl' pale, )'ou ma)' want to press torvard the darkest fabric.If using a pale iabric, press the
seams toward the darker iabric
lvhere possible.
1 1 2 T E C H N I Q L I E S , \ N D T E [ I P L , \ T E S
Improving Accurlcyn accurate seam allorvance is important because, if it is uneven, the units of the block rvill not meet
up neatl-v and -your blocks may be of uner.en sizes. Here are a ferv ideas lbr improving vour accurac-y
Seam allowances
1 The i irsr srep to improvingI
I accuracy is to rest vour
serm al losance. Cut four
o ' / - x 2 in (1o .2 r Scm) s t r ips
of fabric from trvo or more
different colors. Selv the strips
together along the long edges,
alternating the colors. Press
all the seam allorvances in one
direction and lay the block on
a cutting board.
fl \\'ith a square ruler,
4.,r measure the rvidth of all the
strips. The outer two that have
only lost one seam allou.ance
should measure 7%in (4.2cm),
and the inner strips that have
lost both seam allorvances
should measure L%in (3.7cm).
Next, check that the ends of the
strips are as accurate as the
middles. It is common to slope
off at the be{,inninf, and end of a seam. One rval' of preventing this is
to start and stop stitching on a small scrap of fabric and feed your
material through, aligning it with the %in (6mm) foot of the machine.
Sew strips of equal rvidth together,
alternating the colors. and press the
seam allorvances in one directiorr.
trlcasure the top, niddle, and bottom
of the strips to check thel'are equal.
Quick tipIf -vou do not have a %in (6mm) foot, mark the measurement
on the bed of the serving machine. Place the edge of a ruler
precisell. under the needle and stick some tape exactly
%in (6mm) to the right. If -vou pile up three of four layers
ot tape, it rvill give a nice edge to rvork to.
Use a ruler and tape to mark the bed of 1'our ses'ing machine %in (6mm)
to the ripht of the needle to indicate an accurate seam allorvancc.
Cut larger squares than required, sew
together on either side of the dia$onal
then cut alon{, the dia$onal, open out,
and trim to the correct size.
Do the same to make accurate quarter-
square triangles, sewing on either side
oi both diagonals, and then cutting and
trimming to size.
Half- and quarter-square triangles
1 The most accurate method is to add %in (3mm) to the cut size of
I sq.rares specified. Place the squares right sides together, drarv a
diagonal line on the reverse of one of the thbrics, and serv %in (6mm)
either side of the line. Cut apart on the line and press open. Place
the pieced squares on your cutting board and, using a small square
ruler, trim to the required size. Place the 4S-degree line on the ruler
alonf, the dia$onal seam to ensure that you are trimmin$ accurately
to a square.
f)You can use the same method rvith quarter-square triangles,
L crtting the initial squares %in (3mm) larger as before and then
trimming the finished pieced squares.
Quick tipIt is rvorth comparing the markings on your rulers. There
are several makes and some have lvider markin$s than
others. You might tind that cutting to one side or other
of the line makes -vour rvork more accurate.
F ast corners
-l Fast corners can he used fbr snorvball blocks and fl-v-ing geese
I units. For these, cut a square and place it right sides toSether
on the required corner. Serv just one thread's rvidth arvay from the
diaf,onal in the direction of the corner.
,r}Fold back and press the square tolvard the corner. The thread's
&rvidth allowance means that it should exactl.v match the edges of
the corner. Cut awav the excess fabric from the back.
Serv a square to the required corner,
a thread's rvidth closer to the corner
than the diagonal.
I \ I P R O Y I N G ' \ C C U R , \ C \ - 1 I 3
Fold back th" .qru." urd pl* ,or""..1the corner, then trim the excess labricirom the back.
Templates\\'hen lvorking lvith templates, \'ou may find it reassuring to allow a
%in (72mm) seam allorvance on the edge of the block and then trim
to fit atter the block is complete. Do not use this satety margin to
allow sloppy piecing; "vou are still aiming for accuracy. After a rvhile,
vou will not I'eel the need for this extra allorvance; 1'ou rvill be able
to piece perfectly all the time.
UnpickingUnless it is unavoidable, do not unpick blocks. If you have made
a mistake, cut new pieces and put the mistake onto .vour spare
pieces pile. If you unpick the seam, .vou weaken and distort the
fabrics. If 1'ou have sewn a whole block together rvrongl-'-, it might
be a nerv r.ariation-that could rvell be horv manv oriAinal blocks
rvere develooed.
r 1 4 T E C I I N I Q L T E S A N D T E N I P L I \ T E S
Completing the QuiltiecinS the finished blocks together is no more complicated than piecing a basic nine-patch block
The only dift'erence is that the pieces are slightl"v larger and -l'ou ma)'have a i'erv more of them.
The quilt top then needs to be sandrviched r.ith battin€ and backing i'abric, and the lavers quilted together.
Joiningthe blocksIf ,vou have a complicated
arrangement, pin the blocks in
position onto a backing sheet.
Check the arrangement
carelu l lv l i t is berter to d iscover
norv that a block needs rotating
than aiter the quilt top is pieced
together. A Polaroid or digital photo ma-v also help -vou to anaiyze
the arrangement. \\rhen )'ou are satisiied, unpin the blocks t'rom the
backin! sheet. Pin and then serv them into rows, pressin$ the seam
allou,ances in alternate directions on each ron., and then join the
rorvs together unt i l vou have one piece. Serv the blocks together in rol s, then join the rorvs to complete the quilt top
Pin the blochs together
Preparing the laversJoin together suff'icient fabric to make a piece of backing, allon'ing 2in (5cm) larger all around
for a larSe quilt top or 1in (2.5cm) for a small quilt top or pillorv. Press the quilt top and remove
stray threads. Lav the backing right side dorvn onto a i'lat, clean surface. Spread the batting on
top, smoothing it bv hand to remove creases if necessary. Float the quilt top right side up onto
the batting. Starting from the center, pin the three la-vers together. Use dressmaking pins if ,vou
will be basting and hand quilting the quilt, but use safet.v pins if .vou will be machine quilting it.
Place the pins or basting stitches close enough together so that r-ou cannot place your hand on
the quilt without touchinS a pin or stitch.Basted lavers. Pinned lavcrs
r r | . 1 , .Hand quilting
This is commonl.v a runnin$ stitch but can be backstitch or a
decoratir.e stitch, such as French knots or chain stitch. Be$in
quiltin$ in the center and lvork outr'vard; that r.va1'you can smooth
creases toward the edges of the qullt top it' necessary'. Start b1'
stitching through all three lavers, pulling the knot at the end of the
thread into the batting la-ver. Continue se\\'ing the design of 1'our
choice, usin$ a rockin$ motion to collect two or more stitches onto
the needle at once. LTse a thimble to push the needle through the
la1'ers. \Vorkin! in a hoop suits some people; tr-v it and see. Remove
the quilt t'rom the hoop to avoid leavin! permanent creases l-henever
l'ou stop lbr a break (even if 1'ou only think 1'ou rvill be five minutes).
Use a rockino motion to collect two or mtire stitches orlto the needle at once
Machine quilting
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{ There are t\ \o str ' les otIl mach ine qu i l t i ng . The I ' i r s t
is rvith the feed dogs up and a
foot on the machine that can
be used to quilt in straight
or slightll 'curved lines. For
beginners, quilting a line
parallel to but not in the seam
line is easiest because vou can
put )'our machine lbot agzrinst
the seam and tbllorv this as a
guide. r\s l.ith hand quilting,
alr.a)'s start in the center and
rvork outlvard.
nlThc second method is i ree-
d,.r motion quilting, lvith the
feed dogs dorvn and letting I'our
hands guide the quilt to produce
the pattern.
L-se seam lines as a guide for se\yingstraiSht l ines oI machine quilt ing.
Lou'er the teed dogs anci use 1-ourhands to guide the quilt beneath the
needle in the required desi$n.
Tie the la1'ers together l'ith decorative
knots instead of sewing them.
Quick tipFor a real utilitl ' quilt,
just tie the three la1'ers
together r.ith thread
at inter\rals; the knots
can be a decorative
feature on the iiont
or the back.
1 1 6 T E C H N I O U E S A N D T E t r I P L I T E S
Templateslleveral blocks in rhis book require pieces that are difficult to cut using standard measurements,\L)so full-size drawings are provided here so that )'ou can make templates. Note that these drarvings
do not include a %in (6mm) seam allowance.
Making templatesYou can make templates rvith or without a seam allou'ance added.
To make templates rvithout a seam allorvance, trace the required
shapes onto 6ireaseproof paper and glue them onto cardboard. If you
have template plastic, you can drau'directly onto this, tracin$ from
the page. Cut out exactl--v on the line with scissors or a sharp craft
knife. Use the same process to make templates that include a seam
allorvance, but add the seam allorvance to the drarvings in this book
before tracing them. Photocopy the drawin$s if you do not wish
to mark the book.
A . / r luutung taDrrcPlace the templates onto the rvrong side of the fabric and draw
around them with short, stroking lines. Tryinf not to drag the fabric,
continue off the end of an1' points to $ive sharp, accurate points.
Remember to add a seam allorvance if -vou have not already added it
to the templates. Cut out with a rotary cutter or scissors.
All drarvings are
1009/o and without
seam allowances.
TEMPLATES 1 I 7
All drawings are
1OO96 and without
seam allowances.
8Oa
1 1 8 T E C I I N I Q U E S r \ N D T E \ ' l P L A T E S
All drawings are
100% and without
seam alloi\ ances.
54d
r2b+
122a
185a
TEI , {PLATES 1 I 9
Al1 drarvings are
1007o and without
seam allowances.
54c
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90b
All drawings are
100% and without
seam allowances.
TEN'IPLATES T 21
All drawings are
100% and without
seam allorvances. 96c
1 2 2
F'abric Resource Directorya 1 flren L-rcrrting thc blocks in this booh, colors ancl patterns u'ere chosen tiorn zr p:rlette of 100 tabrics.t 8 , ,B X II.r. is rr list of the actual fabrics used, specil'r.ing the manufzlcturer's name, details of the fabric
ran!,e ancl m:rnufacturer's codes, plus the leierence number of the blochs that feature thc tabric. ,\11 thc
iabrics are 100 pcrcent cotton. Refer to page 128 lbr a selection of tirbric sup;rliers.
\Yhite: Brvzrn Taphouse, Nature's
Xloods, \ \ 'hi te 1 (blocks 31.82,
1 3 1 , 1 5 9 )
White srvirls: trlakol'er. \\'hite on
\\rhite Pattern (blocks 33,37. 13(r,
1 5 9 , 1 6 5 . 1 7 7 )
\\'llite rvith grav mist: Classic
Cot tons , 53171, P .5751. C81T
(b locks 75 ,97 . 105, 159. 166.
791,196)
'l::,1:...,.,,,:tt,: (lreen shells: (llassic Cottons,
1:., ,11,. '1:: 53296, P5461, C'I70T (blochs :17,
1 1 0 , i 3 3 , 1 9 9 )
Light green: Br1'an Taphouse.
Naturc's \Ioods. Nlelon 37 (blocks
19. 22 , 68 , 78 , 102. 121, 157)
Green gingharn: Nlichael \liller
lizlbrics, Crib Chech, Green, CB86
(blocks 7, 6t i , 115. 120. 163. 1i)3)
Tropical lirne: Brvan -laphousc.
Nature's Xloods, Tropical Lime .19
( b l o c k s 1 , 5 5 , 6 ' 1 , 7 5 , 8 0 , 8 2 .
87 . 12 ' { )
Green spriSs: Classic Cottons,
53171. P559.1, C6.lT (blocks 3.5,
47 , 7 {J , 113, 126, 1u9, 19 .1)
Green blossorns: Ebor Fabrics,
I{1'clrangea l3lossom, Green.
LH3011-3 (blocks 34, 7c), 113,
l 5 u . 1 8 9 )
1 3 7 , 1 s 7 )
Textured turquoise: Classic
Cottons, 532c)6, P5892, C52
(b locks 28 .37 . -18 . 60 , 97 , 116,
159. 165, 180)
Thrquoise triangles: Classic
Cottons. S3,116, P7082. C5
(b locks 57 , 60 , 76 , 96 , 117, 125,
13 .1 , 153)
Turquoise vines: Nlichael Xliller
Fabrics, \:ine IIearts, Tulquoise.
C1190 (b locks .1 , -12 , 5 ,1 , 59 , 109.
1 1 1 . 1 8 7 , 1 9 2 )
Blue florver patch: Xlakol'er,
Siam, .113 BT (blocks 10, 21, 30,
116. 156, 186)
5 0 , 5 . 1 , 5 9 , 1 1 8 . 1 2 5 . 1 5 6 )
Light blue spral-: Xlakoler,
Spral'time, 2{100 T32 (blocks 8,
12 . 60 . l I1 . 116, 13 :1 , 1 :15 , 1 .50 .
180, 191. 195)
ffiffil;s : i .A^ : " l ' l o ra l h l uc : N lak , , r r e r . S i en r . l " l u r r r l
:q;{6 't 'rail. Jrq BT (hlocks .r2. . iJ. r{().
9-* t€. , i I lH, l+ . r . lHr , . 1u1.1
llarbled Sreen: Nlichael N{iiler .1.11r*.,..: Skv blue rvith lightning strealis:
Fabrics, Krystal. Dark Green ..,,..:a.., ' Pert'ect Occasions, Summer Sk1-.
(blocks 3,1, 153, 163, 1S0, 194) r: : . ' " : :- ' ." i 1003269 (blocks 4S, 69, 139)
3:i{'.trg Floral green: Rorvan, ()azaniaAL.;$jS:.i
mF f r Le : r i r ' . G t t JLF (h l oe l t s r r . l q . 7o .
g R . h 7 h . l o l . l l l , 1 2 8 , l 8 r l )
Geometric blues: Xlakou'er. Hazl' blue: \Voodro*' Studios,
\riennur Trian{,les (blochs 111. 117. '
Colorplal., Turquoise (blocks 23.
Hazl' lime: \Voodrox' Studios,
Colorplal', Lime (]reen (blochs .12,
5c) , 78 , 1 .11 , 158, 162, 1 f t2 )
; . Textured l ight hlue: Clessic
(b locks 52 . 57 , I 17 , 129, 1e2)
Blue checks: \Vinborne Fabrics,
Babv Check, Nlint, F3089 067
(blocks 50, 57, 81, 88, 148, 180)
Blue forget-rne-nots: Classic
Cottons, 53171, P5.120, C22T
(blocks 1I, 97, 105, 1.10.
1 5 1 , 1 8 0 )
Powder blue: Bryan Taphouse,
Nature's Nloods, Turquoise 34
(blocks 30, 38, 57, 60, 77, B9,
103, 104, 11 .1 , 16 ,1)
Blue pansies: Classic Cottons,
53296, P5387, C29T (blocks 28,
5 7 , 9 6 , 1 5 0 , 1 5 3 , 1 6 5 , 1 8 0 )
Blue vines: Fabri-Quilt. Inc.,
Earth \\rind and Fire (blocks 97,
107, 137, 151)
llistr trlue: Erlanger, Better
Than Basics (blocks 109, 111,
148, 165, 187)
Starrv night blue: Iloda Fabrics,
Rainbow Stars, Blue (blocks 21,
42 ,50 ,54 , 109, 771, I92)
Darh blue spral': Ilakorver,
Spral'time, 2800 B05 (blocks 2,
57 , 111, 136, 159)
Dark blue: Bryan Taphouse,
Nature's lloods, Blue 67 (blocks
42, 51 , 59 , 75 , [J2 ,87 , 150)
Psychedelic blue: \Voodros,
Studios, trlillefiori Paperrveif,hts
(blocks 23, 83, 112, 150,
156, 162)
Indigo spray: Ilakorver,
Spraytime, 2800 B0[J (blocks 21,
5 0 , 6 9 , 1 0 7 , 1 1 6 , 1 3 9 . 1 5 1 , 1 8 6 )
Textured darl i hlue: Clessic
Cottons, 52071, P29.18, C23D
(b locks 57 , 60 ,96 , 10 ;1 , 114, 129,
1 8 7 , 1 9 1 , 1 9 5 )
Blue and gold pansies: Ilakorver,
Pansl' (blocks 2, 30, 52. 7 4, L)6,
99 , 14s)
Gold swirls on broln: I{akolver,
Deco Oval Srvirl (blocks 6, 67,
100, 180, 197)
Textured brown: Classic Cottons,
53296, P5892, C42 (blocks 6,20,
fr4, 173, 184)
Brorvn vines: Classic Cottons,
53294, P5550, C96T (blocks 68,
86, 108, 723, L27, 112, 151)
Gold speckle: I loda l"abrics.
Thimbleberries, Quilt Club
Collection, Gold Speckle, F5003-1
(blocks 66, 70, 100, 152, 200)
F I \ B R I C R E S O U R C E D I R E C T O R Y 1 2 3
Gnld florvers: trIoda Fabrics,
Florver on Gold, 17033 12 (blocks
73, 81 , 92 , 123, 154, 170)
Checkered {,old: Benartex,
Happv Holiclar ' . Sleigh Crossings.
Gold, 5380, C30 (blocks 19,72,
79, 169)
Starn' gold: N'Ioda Fabrics,
Bitterslveet and Boo, Stars on
Gold , 17032 12 (b locks 20 ,67 ,93 ,
99 , 154, 1 t i9 , 190, 197)
Golden curls: Classic Cottons,
53296, P5963, C44 (blocks 9, 58,
119, 130, 183, 200)
Berries on gold: trIoda Fabrics,
Thimbleberries, Berry Patch, 4866
C 7 ( b l o c k s 7 , 5 1 , 6 8 , 1 0 8 , 1 7 3 ,
18,1, 189)
Gold rvith holll': Benartex,
l lapp t I lo l iday . Jo l l v Ho l ly . So l t
Gold, 5381, C33 (blocks 49,79,
1 7 5 , 1 8 9 )
Yellorv rose swag: N{oda Fabrics,
Ginfham Rose, 3 Sisters, Yellorv
Stripe, F3703-14 (blocks 3, 35,
86 , 126, 130)
Golden roses: Anbo Textiles,
Tudor Garden, Rose Gold,
F173-190 (blocks 2, 67, 93,
108, 142, 152)
ffi
1 2 4 F A B R I C R E S O U R C E D I R E C T O R \
Cream zi{za{s: NIoda Fabrics,
Colombia River, 7966 11 (blocks
5 3 , 7 3 , 8 5 , 1 2 6 , 1 2 7 )
Cream florver patch: I{akower,
Trvo-Tone Petal, Cream, 030,1
(blocks 34, 100, 170, 183, 197)
Patterned cream: Timeless
Treasures, Ir.or"v Noel, F5426,
C2426 (b locks 26 , 30 , 44 ,67 ,84 ,
170, 195, 200)
Vanilla spatter: N{ichael lliller
Fabrics, Countertop Texture,
Vanil la, C239 (blocks 6,27,66,
96 , 138, 155, 195)
Lemon: Bryan Taphouse, Nature's
trIoods, Lemon 38 (blocks 3, 20,
sf l , 70, 90, 123, L54, 167)
Lemon stripes: ,\nbo Textiles,
Fine Lemon Stripes, 53000, C503
(b locks 13 ,45 , 173)
Banana -vellorv: Br.van Taphouse,
Nature's Moods, Banana Yellow 40
(blocks 77, 80, 82, 144, 168)
Yellow spray: Nlakower,
Spraytime, 2800 YOB (blocks 29,
75, 78, 83, 747 , 760, 768)
Gold spray: Makower, Spraytime,
2800 N06 (blocks 76,62,92, lOB,
160, 162, 168)
Gold leaves: Classic Cottons,
53281, P6383, C45T (blocks 12,
77, 39, 98, 747, 169, 777)
Orange sprigs: Classic Cottons,
53281, P'1388, C72T (blocks 65,
91 , 105, 769, r72)
Oran$e leaves: Classic Cottons,
53281, P6384, C74T (blocks 12,
t7 , 62 , 7 5 , 105, 727, 77 2)
Bright orange: Br1'an Taphouse,
Nature's l{oods, Orange 41 (blocks
5,87 , 147, 160, 168, 178)
Red gingham: trIichael N{iller
Fabrics, Crib Check, Red, C886
(b locks 33 ,94 , 95 , 115, 159, 179)
Pink spri$s: Classic Cottons,
53171, P559,1, C14T (blocks 11,
76 ,9 ,1 , 101, 105)
Apricot: Bryan Taphouse, Nature's
N,loods, Apricot 23 (blocks 43, 81,
94 ,132,133, 146, 164)
Psychedelic oran$e: Rowan,
FGO1RD 0304450 (blocks 12, 18,
39 , 64 ,87 , r2B,131, 176, 178)
Dotted red: Michael Miller
Fabrics, Pindot, Red, C1065
(blocks 37, 45, 55, 115, 160)
Red leaves: Classic Cottons,
S3296, P5589, C13T (blocks 4,.17 ,94 , 105, 106, 158, 162)
Red florver patch: Classic
Cottons, 53171, P5466, C76T
(blocks 16, 22, 65, 78, 91, 95,
10s , 179)
Bright red: Brvan Taphouse,
Nature's trIoods, Christmas Red 44
(blocks 31, ,10, 82,90. 112,767)
Red spral-: Nlakower, Spral'time,
2800 R04 (b locks 17 ,29 ,33 ,62 ,
83, 161, 193, 19.1)
llarbled red: tr{oda Fabrics,
Nlarbles, Turke,v Red, F6854
(b locks 3 ,49 , 78 ,94 , 105, 120,
l.26, 169)
Abstract orange: I'Iakorver,
Verona Abstract (blocks 27,93,
135, 175, 190)
llarbled ginger: Nloda Fabrics,
Ginger Nlarble, F7521-16 (blocks
6, 53 , 61 , 74 , 108, 119, 130, 154)
Ginger checks: Moda Fabrics,
Bittersweet and Boo, Ginger
Check, 17031 16 (blocks 13,73,
92, 138, 180)
Blue and cream diamonds:
Makower, Nile Nlosaic, 3804
(blocks 44, 67,85, 138, 155, 195)
Gray mosaic with stars: NIoda
Fabrics, Thimbleberries, Star
Grid, F5018-3 (blocks 10,90,L67,
184, 198)
- _4fui Floral pastels: Ehor Fabrics.rG*ff i Hvdrangea and Raspherrr ' ,rw . : . . ^ ^ ; . . , , ,7 i - l .HJOo / I l { r ( b l ocks J+ , I l J ,
Gray leaves: Classic Cottons,
53281, P6384, C84T (blocks 140,
159, 166, 198)
Blue-gra-v checkers: X'Ioda Fabrics,
Thimbleberries, Berry Patch, Blue
Diamonds, F4865 (blocks ,1, '11,
BB, 125, 153, 166, 195, 198)
Green f louer patch: Classic
Cottons, 53171, P5,166, C67T
(blocks 26, 35, 7 0, 7 2, 17 5,
r94, r99)
Black: Bryan Taphouse, Nature's
Xloods, Black 81 (blocks 18,31,
98 , 135, 164)
Nlulticolored scissors on black:
Nlichael I \ [ i l ler Fabrics, Scizzors.
Black, C2274 (blocks 5, 36, 39,
14.1, 164, 168)
Grape: Bryan Taphouse, Nature's
trIoods, Grape 62 (blocks 38, 78,
131, 147, 153, 178)
Violet vines: Classic Cottons,
53296, P5550, C31T (blocks 15,
46, 109, 129, 717, 186, 196)
Nlulticolored spots on purple:
Iloda Fabrics, tr{ulti Dot, Purple,
F9913-13 (blocks L2, 21, 39, 717,
1 ,28 , 177,181, 188)
Hazl' puryrle: \Voodrolv Studios,
Colorpla-v, Purple (blocks 8, 78,
102, 113, 147,756,171, 176, 188)
\riolet splash: Timeless Treasures,
Atlas X,{ulti, F3148, C3148 (blocks
28,46 , 56 , 113, 156, 186)
Purple circles: trIichael Nliller
l'abrics, Disco Dot, Violet, C91t)
(blocks 38, 149)
Hazl' lilac: \\bodrorv Studios,
Colorplay, Lilac (blocks 71, 118,
122, t19 ,177,796)
I . - A B R I C R E S O U R C D D I R E C T O R Y I 2 5
ti;:;:;1lltll:l1;t:1:t1t Baby pink: Brvan Taphouse,
:ir1l111ti1;11111l Nature's N,Ioods, Ice Pink 27
i:li:::::l:::.:rrrrrr:rr: (blocks 11, 21, 47 ,63, 81,
94 , 185)
Haz-v pink: \Voodrorv Studios,
Colorplal', Pink (blocks 15, 46, 56,
71 , 118, 728, t43 ,171, 185, 188)
Tlopical pink rvith butterflies:
Michael l,Iiller Fabrics, Tropical
Fizz,Pink, C2208 (blocks 1, 10,
6 3 , 6 1 , 1 , 2 4 , 7 8 2 )
N{arbled pink: tr{ichael I'Iiller
Fabrics, Krystal, Pink (blocks
25, 32 , 39 , 131, 141, L17, r7 r ,
181, 196)
\\'ide pastel stripes: I{ichael
N{iller Fabrics, Colorband, Pastel,
C1257 (b locks 1 .1 ,36 , 81 , 101,
103, 132, 164,177)
Thin pastel stripes: Nlichael X{iller
Fabrics. Penci l Str ipe. Turquoise,
C1003 (blocks 38, 104, 174, 195)
Nlulticolored mosaic: trIichael
Xliller Fabrics, Quilt, X{ulti, C2215
(b locks 5 , 55 , 77 ,82 , 168)
f f i s * {g:ri:: .1. :,f"::r,
1itllt:l11:l;.rl,lrl.,:ii Lilac: Bryan Taphouse,
.:::,',. \'Ioods, Lilac 29 (blocks
:.: . : : . . . . . : : : : : : . : : 60, 132, 153, 156)
Nature's
18 , 56 ,
722, I9B)
Pink leaves on cream: Classic
Cottons, 53281, P6387, C10T
( b l o c k s 1 5 , 1 6 , 2 5 , 6 5 , 1 0 3 , 1 0 5 ,
106, 113)
Rosebuds on cream: Iloda
Fabrics, Peach Roses on Cream
(blocks ,17, 103, 1.16, 1flts, 19{i)
Florver sprinlile on cream: r\nbo
Textiles, Pink Florver Sprinkle,
F6100-10 (blocks 43, 76, 133,
153, 198)
Roses on pink: J\ loda Fahrics,
Paris Flea trIarket, Pink Ribbon
Roses, F3726-16 (blocks 11, 110,
158, 161, 198)
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IndexA
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accuracv, improving 112-13, \ r r ( ias i le d /Aircraft 100Album Quilt flSAntique Tile 52Anvil 69Around the Bend 76Around the Trvist'18Arrorv ,10
,\rrol.head 61Aunt Dinah 93
D-fDbatt ing 107Barbara Frietschie 52Bird in the Air 7,1Birds in the Air 40Blockade 62blocks
for borders 20combining 11, 12, 13, 20-1
qu i l t lavouts 19 .22- . iconstruction 13
ioinin$ 11i lmaking sample 21size 12turning 12unpicking 113
Blue and Green 22Bonnie Scotsman 65Box in a Box 71Box of Treats 23Briar Tanlles 24Bright IIopes 5t)Broken Dishes .16
Building Blochs (r9
Brr.r.ard's Roost 79
CCah.ao Puzzle 62Card Trick 73
Caroline's Choice 55Carrie Nation Quilt 56Chain and Hourllass 72chain piecing 110Checked Corner 100Christnas Pi l lol '31Christmzrs Tree 101Classic Cun'es 69Cockscomb .18
c o l o r 1 0 . 1 6 - 1 7 ,Colorado Quilt 8.1Colorado Quilt \rariation .15
Comibrt Quilt 95computer programs, lbr design
1BCorner in the Cahin 103Corner Sashed (ieese 93Cotton Reel 78Cotton Reel Variation 91Counterpane 5'1Counterpane \rariation 9flCourthouse Steps 102Coxel"s Armv 9'1Crack Those Curves 31Cracker 50Crockett Cabin Quil t '17Crossecl Squares 90Cups and Saucers 56curved seams 111cutting
fabrics 108-9mat, self-healing 107
DDelax'zlre's Flagstone'19Dia!,onal Four-patch Chain 68Diagonal Stripc 6.1Diag,onal Stripes '11
Diamond Border B1Dian-rond Four-patch 39Diamond in the Square 66Double Ilourg,lass 65
Double Nlonhev \\'rench 59Double Quartet 49Double X 59Drunkard's Path 78Duck's Foot 89Dutchman's Puzzle 62
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Eccentric Star 5.5Eccentric Star \rariation 59Economl'41)Eight Triangles '15
Eight-pointed Star 53Endless Stair [J9Iinglish \Vedding Ring 96equipment 106-7Even Stripes 101
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tabric 1(.), 16-17buf ing 17 , 18cutt ing 108-9, 116designs 17grain 109quantities 1B_19resource clirectory' 122-5t1'pcs 17rvashinS belbre use 17
Fast Geese 82fat quarters 18Fivc-patch Star 91Floating Diamond 99l l ock o I ( iecse /J
Flv Foot 85F'lf ing Geese Variation [J7Flfing Squares \rariation 63Flving X 72Forest Paths 96Four- and Nine-patch B1I,'our Squares 75Four X 5.9Four X Quilt 57
Four X Yariation 9.1Four-patch 42l.'our-patch Chain 38Free Trade 50Friendship Name Chain 100
GGarden of llden 89Geese Around the Corner 103Geese in the Barn 28Goose Stripe 88Goose Tracks 96Grandma's Favorite 67Grandmother's Choice 39Grandmother's Choice Yariation
76Grandmother's Corner 102Grandmother's Cross 53Greek Cross 67
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Half-sashed Diamond 92Half-square Triangles,16Home Queen 58Hopscotch 85Hopscotch Variation .15
Hourglass I 57Hourglass II 58Ilourglass III 66Ilourglass Variation 38
r|.Improved Four-patch 60In the \Voodland 25Indian Hatchet 49Indiana Puzz\e 56inset seams 111Inverted \r 90iron 107
JJacks on Six ,51Johnnl'Around the Corner 95
KKaleidoscope 60King's Crolvn B0Itittl' Corner 76
LLarge Triang,les and Stripcs 83Log Cabin 90Long Checks 70Luckl 'Clover 51
M\Iemor-v 79\lille r's Daughter '{B
trIitered Corner 77Nloharvk Trail .11
Nlonaster.v \Vindorvs (r 1I'Iosaic 86IIr Roosevelt's Necktie (r3
Nneedles 106Nelson's \rictorl' .1-l
Nerv Album 60Nine-patch 54Nine-patch \rariation 88Northrvind 44
oOff-Center LoS Cabin 97Ohio Star 68Old Nfaid's Przzle 39Old \Vindmill 74
PPassion for Purple 33Ph i lade lph ie Pavemenr 97
Picket 86piecing techniques 1 10-11Pie Slices 98Pieced Star 85pins 106Pinrvheel ,15
Pinl'hecls '13
Plain Block 97pressin$ seams 111Propeller 73
C)<quilt
la1'outs 12, 19. 20, 22-35preparing la1'ers 1 14sample blochs 21testin$ design 21
quilting techniques 115
RRailroad 91Raspberrl. Ripple 26Red Cross 94Ribbon Star 43Right and Lelt 4iRoad to Oklahoma 53Roman Square,l2Roman Stripe 68Rosie's Favorite 99rotar) 'cutter 107rulers 107
SSam's Favorite 74
Sashed liour-patch 70
Sashcd Geese 95
Sashed Nine-patch 82
Sashed Surprise 34
Sashed Triangles 102
Sarvtooth Star 93
scissors 106
SEAMS
allorvances 1l 2cun'ed 111inse t 111matching 21pressing 111
serving machine 107Shooily 46Shoofl1, \''ariation 66Sickle 68Simple Florver 72Sister's Choice 81
Sixteen Squares 103shill level 13, 20Small Center Nine-patch 86Small Trian.qles and Stripes 83Snorvball 38Spider 57Spinning Tops Yariation ,13
Spool 52Spring Pillorv 30Squares and Pinwheels 42Squares and Stripe 6,1Star Boxcs 32Star Szrmpier J5Star X 92Starq. Night 98Steeplechzrse 67Steps to the Altar 6rlStrength in Llr-rion Variation 101Stripes 70Summer Pi l los'30br ln lmer bK\ ' / /
Sunrise 27Sunrisc Sunset 55Sl.amp '\n.{el 99svmbols 1J, 20
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Tam's Patch 77techniques
ibr completing qui l t 114-15tbr improving accLrrac-y
1 12-13piecing 110-11
templates 113, 116-21Texas Star 75The llouse That Jack Built [J0thread 106Three-patch Quilt 71Thrift"v 92Tile Przzle 17Triangle Tiles 8'lTriangles 78turntable 107Trvelve Triangles B0
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Uneven Stripes 65
I N D E X 1 2 7
VVirginia \Vorm Fence 5.1
wrvadding 107\\rhirling Blade 51\Vhirlpool 84\Vhite House Steps 71\\'ide Stripe 7cl\Vild Goose Chase 87\Vindmill 61\Vind)'Da)' 29
XX Quartet 44Xquisite '11
Y\hnkee Puzzle I Bl\hnkee Puzzle II 85Yankee Puzzle \rariation 45
ZZig Zap, 82
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