Block of the Month -- October, 2005
QUARTER SQUARE TRIANGLE
Block Size -- 3" x 3" finished (3½" x 3½" 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: |
| A |
White Tone-on-tone print |
(1) -- 4½" x 4½" |
| B |
Primary color print |
(1) -- 4½" x 4½" |
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Step 1. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the white tone-on-tone fabric, and on the primary color print fabric.
Step 2. Match the right sides together and stitch ¼" on both sides of the diagonal mark.
Step 3. Cut apart on the diagonal line and press open toward the color fabric.
Step 4. Mark a diagonal line across the seam on the wrong side of one half square triangle.
Step 5. Looking at the sample, match the two pieces right sides together with color matching white tone-on-tone and stitch ¼" on both sides of the diagonal line.
Step 6. Cut apart on the line and press open either way.
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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