PTQ
Block of the Month
2020
Using 4 fabrics for the blocks, approximately 1/2 yard of each.
Using same background for each block, approximately 1 ½ yards.
The suggested layout will be a straight set 3x4 (12 blocks) with sashing, cornerstones, and border. Finished Quilt – 50” x 64”
Sashing – 1 yard; Cornerstones – 1/4 yard; Border – 1 yard.
The blocks will be traditional blocks.
The blocks will be 12 ½” (12” finished).
The blocks will be demo’d at each meeting to be completed for “sew and tell” the following month. If you need help cutting and/or sewing the blocks, you can bring your machine to the 4th Saturday Sit-n-Sew and I will be there to assist.
This is your quilt. You select the fabrics you want to use. If you have any questions, ask Judy Stokes.
This will be our first project for the new year! We would love for everyone to participate. Get those fabrics ready!
PTQ 2020 BOM
Block #1
Uneven
Nine-Patch
What you will need:
Fabric 1 (center square)
Cut (1) 6 ½” x 6 ½” square
Fabric 2 (rectangles)
Cut (4) 3 ½” x 6 ½” rectangles
Fabric 3 (corner squares)
Cut (4) 3 ½” x 3 ½” squares
Block #1 Instructions
Lay out the pieces per the photo.
Flip the 2nd column right sides together
onto the first column.
Sew all three pieces in a continuous seam.
Fold back the 2nd column and add the
third column.
Sew.
Press seams toward the rectangles.
Fold top row onto 2nd row and sew seam.
Press toward the top.
Fold bottom row onto 2nd row and sew seam.
Press toward the bottom.
(This method is
call Webbing)
Block should measure 12 ½”
PTQ 2020 BOM
Block #2
4-Patch
Chain
What you will need:
Fabric 1 (dark) 4-patch
Fabric 2 (light) 4-patch
2 ½” x 26” strip of each fabric
OR
(10) 2 ½” x 2 ½” squares of each fabric
Fabric 3
(4) 4 ½” x 4 ½” squares
Block #2 Instructions
Method #1 –Strip Set
Sew the two strips together right sides together
Press to the dark strip
Cross-cut in 2 ½” segments. (10) pieces
Method #2 – Squares
Sew a light and dark square together.
Press to the dark fabric.
Sew pairs into (5) 4-patches.
Arrange 4-patches and Fabric 3 squares into a 9-patch.
Stitch together.
Block should measure 12 ½”
PTQ 2020 BOM
Block #3 (Bonus Block)
Rail Fence
What you will need:
Fabric 1
Cut (4) 2 ½” x 6 ½” rectangles
Fabric 2
Cut (4) 2 ½” x 6 ½” rectangles
Fabric 3
Cut (4) 2 ½” x 6 ½” rectangles
Block #3
Instructions
Decide the order you want for
your strips.
Flip the 2nd strip right sides together
onto the first strip.
You can chain piece all four sets
Fold back the 2nd strip and add the third.
Press seams in one direction.
(4) Blocks should each measure 6 ½”
Lay out the four sections to your liking.
Sew together as a 4-patch.
Block should measure 12 ½”
PTQ 2020 BOM
Block #4
Friendship
Star
What you will need:
Fabric 1 (star)
Cut (1) 4 ½” x 4 ½” square
Option 1*Cut (2) 4 7/8” x 4 7/8” squares*
Option 2** Cut 1 strip 4 ½” x 12” min**
Fabric 2 (background)
Cut (4) 4 ½” x 4 ½” squares
Option 1*Cut (2) 4 7/8” x 4 7/8” squares*
Option 2** Cut 1 strip 4 ½” x 12” min**
Block #4 Instructions
*Option 1*
Take the (2) 4 7/8” square background pieces
and draw a diagonal line on the back of each.
Place the star 4 7/8” square and the background
4 7/8” square pieces right sides together.
Stitch ¼” on each side of diagonal line. Cut apart on the line. Press towards the star fabric. Trim to 4 ½” square.
**Option 2**
Take both 4 ½” x 12” strips and place right sides
together.
Using an Essential Triangle Tool (or Easy Angle ruler)
cut 4 half square triangles using the 4” line
(or 4 ½ on EasyAngle) on ruler.
Sew the triangles together. Press towards the dark.
Trim to 4 ½” square.
Lay out the pieces per the photo.
Sew the pieces together in a nine patch format.
Press seams on row 1 and 3 toward the corner squares.
Press seams on row 2 towards the center square.
Fold top row onto 2nd row and sew seam.
Press toward the top.
Fold bottom row onto 2nd row and sew seam.
Press toward the bottom.
Block should measure 12 ½”
