QAF Block of the Month
January 2008
Modified Patience Corner
10 1/2" (unfinished), 10"
(finished)
We are starting
out the new year with a fresh new block, in a new (to us) size, and with
bright and cheerful fabrics in primary colors. We really hope you like
it!
You will need a
tiny bit of medium blue TOT, a bit of medium to bright yellow TOT, a cream
or muslin background, and a red print. Your red print may have some blue
and/or
yellow
in it, but be primarily red. It should not have much, if any white in it.
Or, you could use a red TOT if you like. The blue and yellow fabrics you
use should blend with any colors in the red fabric. I will put up a picture
of a 'real-life' block depicting these types of fabrics in case this isn't
clear.
Cut for each block:
(2) 4" squares
(1) 6" square
(2) 2" x 5 1/2" rectangles
To Assemble Block:
First, make the Half Square Triangle patches. Draw a line diagonally from
corner to corner on the back of the cream 6" square. Layer it right sides together
with the Red print square. Stitch a scant 1/4" from each side of the drawn
line. Cut apart on the drawn line, press to the dark. Square this patch to
5 1/2", lining up the diagonal sewn line of the block with the diagonal line
of your ruler.
Next, stitch a blue strip to one side of each of the two 4" cream squares.
I found that it was a good idea to then measure this patch, as my scant seams
may have been too scant. I needed to cut off a sliver from the side of the
square opposite the seam. When this part is sewn, the blue should measure 1
3/4" wide, and the cream should measure 3 3/4" wide, and the whole patch at
this point should measure 4" x 5 1/2".
Then, lay out this patch with the yellow strip. The blue should be on top
with the yellow to the left. If in doubt, follow the picture above. Stitch
together, press to the yellow. Repeat for the other yellow strip.
Now lay out your block and sew the top two pieced patches together, press
to the red. Repeat for the bottom, then sew the final seam, paying attention
all the while to the picture of the block, above.
I love the way the corners look entertwined on this quilt!
You may make up to 2 of this block in the same red, but could use the yellows,
cream and blues more than that if you want to make lots.
Enjoy this easy, first block of the year!
Here is one way to set these blocks
- see the 'hidden' stars? See the secondary woven blocks within them? Secondary
images all over the place!!!!!
