Block of the Month -- May, 2006
BOX KITE BOX
Block Size -- 12" x 12" finished (12½" x 12½" with seam allowance)
The guild encourages all members to participate in this monthly raffle. It is a fun way to “get your feet wet” quilting and everyone enjoys the chance to win enough blocks for a quilt top. Please take the time to measure and sew accurately. It is very hard to sew together blocks that are not the same measurement. Most guild members would be more than happy to help you get started if you are unsure about how to begin. Let's take our time -- even experienced quilters can have an off day at the sewing machine.
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Fabric: |
Cut Directions: |
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Bright fabric Tone-on-Tone Print |
(4) -- 5½" x 5½"
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| B |
Black |
(2) -- 5½" x 5½"
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| C |
Bright print fabric |
(2) -- 5½" x 5½"
(1) -- 4½" x 4½"
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Step 1. With right sides together, pin one 5½" bright tone-on-tone print square and one 5½" black square together, draw a line down the center from opposite corners, stitch ¼" on both sides of the line and then cut between the stitches. Do the same with the another bright tone-on-tone print square and the other black square. You will have four bright tone-on-tone and black squares.
Step 2. With right sides together, pin one 5½" bright tone-on-tone print square and one 5½" bright print square together, draw a line down the center from opposite corners, stitch ¼" on both sides of the line and then cut between the stitches. Do the same with the another bright tone-on-tone print square and the other bright print square. You will have four bright tone-on-tone and bright print squares.
Step 3. Trim all squares made in Steps 1 and 2 as needed to 4½" x 4½".
Step 4. Looking at the sample, create the top row with one block from step 1 and two blocks from step 2. Pay attention to direction of the triangles.
Step 5. Looking at the sample, create the middle row with two blocks from step 1 and the bright print 4½" block. Pay attention to direction of the triangles.
Step 6. Looking at the sample, create the bottom row with one block from step 1 and two blocks from step 2. Pay attention to direction of the triangles.
Step 7. Sew top, middle, and bottom rows together.
Keep in mind:
Use 100 % cotton fabrics for the block.
Wash the fabrics before cutting the quilt pattern. Do not use fabrics that bleed or run.
Stitch all seams ¼".
Press seams toward the dark fabric unless the pattern dictates otherwise.
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