Click here for a printer friendly PDF. Remember, the pictures are much nicer on the PDF plus I have included a third method for printing the templates.
As always, remember scrappy is best! Use lots of different fabric choices when cutting.
We will now be working with templates.
It is very important that this template measures the right size. I’ve given you two ways to make sure that you have the correct size template.
Method A
Download and print out your template, get your ruler and measure each finished (bold) line.
Template A should measure 3” x 3 5/8” x 3 5/8”
Template B should measure 1 ½” x 3 5/8” x 3”
Template C should measure 1 ½” x 3 5/8” x 3”
Enlarge your copy if required.
Method B
Alternatively, on a blank piece of paper, draw a 3” square.
Measure across the bottom line of square and mark the 1 ½” point with a dot.
Join a line from the top left of your square to this dot. Then join a line from the top right of your square to the dot.
Cut the triangles apart and glue onto cardboard. Draw a ¼” seam all around the shapes, and cut apart.
Assembly
From background fabric, cut 224 of template B and 224 of template C.
From coloured fabrics, cut 112 of template A.
Piece the units in the following way:
· On the wrong side of all three units, trace a ¼” seam.
· Lay template B fabric triangle on right side of a template A triangle right sides together, matching raw edges and pinning if required. Use pins to match ¼” pencil line drawn.
· Sew along ¼” seam line on pinned side.
· Gently press open with seam allowance towards template B fabric.
· Lay template C triangle on the other long side of template A triangle, right sides together and matching raw edges.
· Stitch a ¼ seam on matched side
· Gently press open with seam allowance towards template B fabric.
Confused? Don’t be. Check my website under Tutorials to find a photographic display of how to do it. This block is apparently called a Square Goose. Who knew?
Continue stitching these units until you have pieced 112 of them. Put into a ziplock bag marked Unit Five.
Unit Five – Make 112
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