Jan 6, 2020

Block of the Month

PTQ
Block of the Month
2020

Fabric Requirements
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”



PTQ 2020 BOM
Block #5
Spool


 

What you will need:

Fabric 1 (spool)
Cut (3) 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 (2) 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 #5 Instructions

*Option 1*
Take the (2) 4 7/8” square background pieces
and draw a diagonal line on the back of each.
Place the spool 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 spool 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
on the ruler. (or 4 ½ on the EasyAngle)
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 center squares.
Press seams on row 2 towards the background squares.
Fold top row onto 2nd row and sew seam.
Press toward the center.
Fold bottom row onto 2nd row and sew seam.
Press toward the center.

Block should measure 12 ½”



PTQ 2020 BOM
Block #6
Jacob’s Ladder

What you will need:
Two Fabrics, 1 dark and 1 light

From each fabric you will need:

Option #1 (1) 2 ½” x 26” strip (for 4 patches)
(1) 4 ½” x 12” strip (for HST)
OR
Option #2(10) 2 ½” x 2 ½” squares (for 4 patches)
(2) 4 7/8” squares (for HST)

Block #6 Instructions

Using Option #1
Strip Set for 4-patches:
Sew the dark and light 2 ½” strips right sides together
Press to the dark strip
Cross-cut in 2 ½” segments. Equals (10) pieces.
Sew these into (5) 4 patches.

Strip Set for Half Square Triangles:
Put the dark and light 4 ½” strips right sides together
Using Essential Triangle Or Easy Angle ruler,
Cut 4 HST.  Sew together for (4) HST.

Using Option #2
Making 4 patches:
Sew a light and dark square together.  Press to the
dark fabric.  Sew pairs into (5) 4-patches.
Making Half Square Triangles:
Draw a diagonal line on the light 4 7/8” square. Place light and dark squares right sides together.  Sew ¼” on both sides of the center line. Cut on the diagonal line. 
Will make 2 HST from each 4 7/8” square pair.

Arrange 4-patches and  HSTs into a 9-patch.(See photo)
 Stitch together.  Press towards 4-patches.

Block should measure 12 ½”



PTQ 2020 BOM
Block #7
Monkey Wrench


What you will need:

Fabric 1
Cut (1) 4 ½” square
Fabric 1 & 2
Cut (4) 2 ½” x 4 ½” rectangles from each fabric.
Fabric 3 & 4 (HST)
From Each Fabric Cut:
Option 1* (2) 4 7/8” x 4 7/8” squares*
OR
Option 2** 1 strip 4 ½” x 12” min**



Block #7 Instructions

Fabrics 1 & 2:
Take one each of the rectangles and sew together in pairs.
Press to the darker fabric.  Should measure 4 ½” square.
Make 4
*Option 1* for Fabrics 3 & 4:
Take the (2) 4 7/8” square background pieces
and draw a diagonal line on the back of each.
Place the other 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 dark fabric.  Makes 4 HST. 
Trim to 4 ½” square.

**Option 2** for Fabrics 3 & 4:
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
on the ruler. (or 4 ½ on the EasyAngle)
Sew the triangles together.  Press towards the dark.
Makes 4 HST.  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 center squares.
Press seams on row 2 away from the center square.
Fold top row onto 2nd row and sew seam.
Press toward the center.
Fold bottom row onto 2nd row and sew seam.
Press toward the center.

Block should measure 12 ½”

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