Block 6 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

While digging though my scrap basket, I kept on finding fabric strips that were too narrow to use in my scrappy triangles. Annoying. On the bright side, I can design blocks to use whatever sized scrap I want, so this week's block is purposely designed to use various lengths of narrow strips to piece the central square. Another plus? The side triangles needed a 5" square, so I used one of those extra 5" charm squares I had hanging about (it's not just me, right?).  A scrap busting win-win.

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Do you have a specific size of scraps that you need to use? Let me know and you might see a block for them in the future!

Click to print or download Block 6

P.S. Want to learn how to/improve your paper piecing? I posted an Ultimate Guide to Foundation Paper Piecing last week. Check it out!

Block 5 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

Hello! Here is Block 5 in the Year of Scrappy Triangles. I say it every time, but this is one of my favorites. It might be because of the square in a square motif or maybe it is just the fabrics I choose. Either way, I think I need to make some more!

The easiest way to cut fabric for the triangles in the block is to cut over-sized squares in half on the diagonal. Design wise, I like having the inner square and the strips be similar in color because I think the strips provide a nice frame. But of course, the sky is the limit with color choices.

Speaking of which, I have been blown away by how good the Scrappy Triangles look in all of the different colorways I have seen on Instagram. Keep them coming!

Click here to print or download Block 5

Click here to find links to all of the blocks in the Year of Scrappy Triangles.
Find 1, 2 & 3" Scrappy Triangles in my Craftsy or Etsy shops.

Block 4 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

It's week 4! This block is an interesting mix of triangles and strips. It makes a fun change from the usual symmetrical blocks.

Because it is unsymmetrical, it looks extra scrappy and there are lots of fun fabric options.

Click here to print or download the Block 4 template.

I have loved seeing all of the blocks you have been making on Instagram. Be sure to tag your photos with #yearofscrappytriangles. Check out everyone's blocks here: #yearofscrappytriangles and follow me @sewnbyleila. 

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Question: Would anyone prefer to post pictures of their blocks on Facebook? If there is interest, I can start a group.

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1. You can also sign up for my newsletter (on the sidebar). I will send out a newsletter every month with links to the foundation patterns and other news. (And an occasional Bonus Block pattern!)
2. Follow me on Instagram @sewnbyleila. I will post pictures of each new scrappy triangle and provide a link to the pattern in my bio. 
3. Invite a friend to piece along with you this year. You can keep each other on track!

Block 3 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

Welcome to Week 3 of a Year of Scrappy Triangles. Last week, I said Block 2 was one of my favorite blocks ever. But so is Block 3. I love it! Especially in that fall colorway.

 Block 3 is half of a traditional log cabin block and there isn't anything better than scrappy log cabins, in my opinion, except maybe for scrappy log cabin triangles. :) It's constructed in the same way as a regular log cabin block, except you'll start with the small central triangle and then add 'logs' to just two of the sides. Fast and easy!

Not only is this block easy to make and super cute, it helps me use up my long narrow scraps. I've got a lot of those and I am sure you do too. Feel free to make more than one! 

Click here to download or print Block 3 of the Year of Scrappy Triangles.

I have loved seeing all of the blocks you have been making on Instagram. Check out everyone's blocks here: #yearofscrappytriangles and follow me @sewnbyleila. 

Click here to find links to all of the blocks in the Year of Scrappy Triangles.
Find 1, 2 & 3" Scrappy Triangles in my Craftsy or Etsy shops.

Block 2 - Year of Scrappy Triangles

It's been fun seeing the scrappy triangles people have made on Instagram this week. There are so many different looks depending on what fabric is selected. It's made me want to start another set, but I have resisted - so far. Click on over to see what people have been making and leave them some quilty love.

This week's triangle is divided into even more triangles. The center triangle is perfect for featuring a favorite fabric or fussy cut motif.

I love how the bee fills this center triangle. 

I can't wait to see what you guys make!

Click here to download and print Block 2 

Click here to find links to all of the blocks in the Year of Scrappy Triangles.
Find 1, 2 & 3" Scrappy Triangles in my Craftsy or Etsy shops.