Another 6” sampler block -
That you can make using -
2-1/2” squares
and HST that FINISH at 2”
Three across and three down -
Variations of the basic NINE-PATCH -
The sewn block will MEASURE 6-1/2” -
And FINISH at 6” -
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#21 - Maple Leaf #2 -
For this version I used a Sew-and-Flip method -
I had 2 light HST triangles cut from my die -
So I sewed two of them to the corners of two strips -
But since you may not have the die -
You may use 2 light squares instead -
The top row will be -
1 light square -
2 dark/light HST
The middle row will be -
1 dark strip - 2-1/2” x 6-1/2” - with either a HSTriangle or square sewn to the LEFT BOTTOM corner
The bottom row will be -
1 dark strip - 2-1/2” x 4-1/2” - with either a HSTriangle or square sewn to the LEFT BOTTOM corner
1 light square
I started with the top row -
And used my “Triangles on a Roll™” -
For the two dark/light HST -
I cut a square of the paper for two HST -
And an oversized chunk of the dark and light fabrics -
Layered the fabrics - right sides together -
Put the paper on top -
And sewed on the dashed lines -
Cut them apart on the solid line -
Tore off the paper -
Pressed them open -
And squared them up to 2-1/2” -
Using my Easy Square Jr. -
For the middle and bottom rows -
I placed a HSTriangle - right side down -
On each of the dark strips -
And sewed on the diagonal -
From corner to corner -
If you use squares instead -
Just layer one light square - right side down -
On the LEFT end of each of the dark strips -
And sew from one corner of the square to the other -
Just watch the direction of the seam - ;))
Press the light triangle open -
Check to see if it matches -
The bottom corner of the strip -
Before trimming the fabric underneath -
The one on the right will have to be “unsewn” -
And redone -
It’s just a tad short -
There - that’s better -
Trim the dark fabric from underneath -
(And the extra fabric from the square - if you used one)
Lay out the rows -
And then sew the block together -
Just like normal - ;))
OR -
You could just make it with squares and HST - ;))
4 dark/light HST
3 dark squares
2 light squares -
Talk to you later - gotta go - gotta sew -
Another 6” sampler block -
That you can make using -
2-1/2” squares
and HST that FINISH at 2”
Three across and three down -
Variations of the basic NINE-PATCH -
The sewn block will MEASURE 6-1/2” -
And FINISH at 6” -
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Note - these instructions are written in LEFTISH.
If you are right-handed - just reverse the directions.
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I figured that you’re probably getting bored -
With the squares and HST by now -
Assuming you are even with me - ;))
So - this next block will be a slight variation -
On the HST and square theme -
#20 - Maple Leaf - with corner stem
The fun part on this block is the stem in the bottom right corner -
I'll show you a couple of different ways -
But you can use Templates -
Or Squares -
Or Triangles -
Or whatever works for you - ;))
For the first way -
You will need -
4 dark/light HST
3 DARK squares (a second dark)
3 light squares -
1 dark strip - 1-1/2” x 5”
We’ll start with the corner stem -
Take 2 light squares -
And your Easy Square Jr. - 6-1/2” ruler -
Put the light squares on the diagonal -
And put the TOP LEFT 45 degree line of the ruler -
Along the TOP RIGHT edge of the square -
Making sure that the dashed 1/4” line on the ruler -
Is ON the diagonal of the square -
Going from TOP to BOTTOM -
Like this -
See the dashed line? -
That will be your “sewing” line -
Right down the center of that square -
What you want to do -
Is to cut 1/4” to the LEFT of that line -
1/4” to the LEFT of center -
And that’s where the edge of the ruler is - ;))
So - you need two light triangles -
Cut from two light squares -
And the dark strip -
Or you can cheat like I did - ;))
I had two light triangles already cut -
From my HST die -
That’s why the dog-ears are trimmed - ;))
Anyway -
Make a little sandwich with the two light triangles -
And the dark strip -
Bottom light triangle - RIGHT side UP -
Dark strip - folded in half - WRONG sides together -
Top light triangle - WRONG side UP
Make sure all of the raw edges are even -
Sew it together -
Press the seam open -
At the same time -
Opening up the dark strip -
On the other side -
Here we are -
All sewn and ready to trim -
And yeah - it’s 3D -
The stem has a little flap on both sides -
So those will DEFINITELY have to be sewn down -
NO flanges - right Judy? ;))
All laid out -
Ready to sew -
My corner stem didn’t come out perfectly even -
Now ask me if I care - ;))
After I made the corner square -
I sewed the HST together -
And then the rest of the block -
Just like normal - ;))
Talk to you later - gotta go - gotta sew -
