Like Totally Quilt February Instructions

February 14, 2024 5:00 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

I'm so excited that you are, like, going to sew along with me! Let's get started! 

After you pick your fabric, we’re going to work on these blocks this month- 





You will make 2 blocks in Color 3, 1 block in Colors 1, 4 and 5 for a total of 5 blocks. 

Here we go! 

Cutting: 

(5) 9” squares from your background fabric.

(1) 3 ¼” x 12 ½” rectangle from Color 1

(2) 3 ¼” x 12 ½” rectangle from Color 3

(1) 3 ¼” x 12 ½” rectangle from Color 4

(1) 3 ¼” x 12 ½” rectangle from Color 5


You can download a PDF of the instructions here. 

Step 1 - Cut the 9” square into two triangles. Cut line is ¼” offset from corner to corner of the block for a 1/4" seam allowance.

Step 2- Sew the color rectangle to the larger triangle (the one with the 1/4 seam allowance). I suggest chain piecing. 

Step 3- Press the seam allowance. I prefer to press my seams open for this block. 

Step 4- Align the corners of the two triangles. Sew the smaller triangle to the other side of the rectangle. Chain piecing again! 

Step 5- Press the seam allowance.

Step 6- Trim the block to 8 ½”.  

Step 7- Repeat each step for the 5 blocks if you haven’t chained pieced as you go. 

And then you'll have your first 5 blocks! I think it will take you longer to pick your fabric than make these 5 blocks, especially if you chain piece as you go! 



Comments

  • February 28, 2024 10:01 AM | Anonymous member
    Great directions! Thank you Louise!
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    • March 02, 2024 11:27 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
      Thank you!
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  • March 02, 2024 11:55 AM | Margaret M
    Chain piecing for-the-win! Looking forward to seeing this come together.
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