Monday, June 15, 2015

That Quirky Scrap Quilt (along): Making the Quarter Square Triangles


Well, after a bit of a delay we are back on track.  This week we are making the quarter square triangles (QST) for That Quirky Scrap Quilt (along).  (See a list of other posts here.)  We will use the twenty 5 1/2" squares we cut earlier to make the QSTs.

First, pick out the 10 lightest value squares.  On the wrong side of the fabric, draw a line from corner to corner on each of the 10 light squares.  Place each light square right sides together with a darker square.  Then, sew a quarter inch away from the line on both sides.  Cut on the line.  Set seam and press towards the darker fabric.

 
Cut in half from corner to corner perpendicular to the seam.  Switch halves with another set.  Arrange squares as illustrated.  Match seams and sew together.  Press.


Trim to 4 1/2" square.  Place the ruler so that the 45 degree line runs along the seam and the intersection in the center is at the 2 1/4" mark.  Trim exposed edges.  Rotate the block and trim the remaining sides.  Repeat to make 20 QSTs.

Now that we have made all of the 4-patches, half square triangles, and quarter square triangles we can start putting it together next week.  I think it is going to be Amazing!





3 comments:

  1. I hope to get started on these blocks right away. It has been fun to work on but I still have a lot of scraps to use, maybe I will make another quilt top.

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  2. I must have missed this quilt along at first. I am printing and will start it sometime in July. I am trying to finish 2 quilts right now. Thank you so much. I don't have many quilting scraps since I have been making some skirts but I have lots and lots of fabric! Thank you and I am grateful your daughter is doing better!

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  3. I must have missed this quilt along at first. I am printing and will start it sometime in July. I am trying to finish 2 quilts right now. Thank you so much. I don't have many quilting scraps since I have been making some skirts but I have lots and lots of fabric! Thank you and I am grateful your daughter is doing better!

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