Here we are at July's block. Summer's in full swing, vacations, cookouts, baseball and fun. I've chosen another easy block for this month in the Sisters' Ten Modern Block of the Month Club. I know we've all got lots going on, so I didn't want to choose anything too time consuming. So if you liked June's block, you'll breeze through this one.
For 12" blocks.
- Cut (3) 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" squares of Fabric A (background).
- Cut (1) 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" squares of Fabric C.
- Cut (1) 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" squares of Fabric D.
- Cut (1) 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" squares of Fabric E.
- Cut (2) 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" squares of Fabric A (background).
- Cut (1) 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" squares of Fabric B (for center).
For 9" blocks.
- Cut (3) 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" squares of Fabric A (background).
- Cut (1) 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" squares of Fabric C.
- Cut (1) 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" squares of Fabric D.
- Cut (1) 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" squares of Fabric E.
- Cut (2) 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares of Fabric A (background).
- Cut (1) 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares of Fabric B (for center).
*Use a scant 1/4" on all seam allowances. See the Scant Rant series for details.
1. Make 6 Half-Square Triangle (HST) units pairing the 3 Fabric A squares with Fabric C, D, and E respectively. Use (1) Fabric A square and the (1) Fabric C square to make (2) total Half-Square Triangle units using the method in this tutorial. Repeat the process, pairing the remaining 2 Fabric A squares with (1) Fabric D square and (1) Fabric E square. Make 6 HST blocks total (2 of each color). The HSTs should be trimmed down to:
12" blocks: 4 1/2" (unfinished size).
9" blocks: 3 1/2" (unfinished size).
2. Layout the Half-Square Triangle Units, remaining Fabric A squares and Fabric B square as shown below.
3. Sew each of the three rows together, alternating the direction the seams are pressed.
4. Sew the rows together and you're done!
5. Make (2) blocks. They may be identical blocks or made from differing fabrics for a scrappier look.
