Sailboat Block
DIFFICULTY LEVEL ‣ BEGINNER
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 12″ x 12″
With only two fabrics and one easy piecing technique, you’ll find constructing this block to be nothing but smooth sailing!
Instructions:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read through entire pattern before beginning project. Use
¼” seam allowances with fabric right sides together. Pressing arrows are included with diagrams. Basic quilt making supplies are assumed. Fabric requirements include extra yardage for shrinkage and insurance. If working with directional prints or if you want a little room for insurance, you may want to begin with larger pieces than what we call for.
HST = half-square triangle
FABRIC:
Fabric A: (1) 10″ x 25″ piece light fabric
Fabric B: (1) 10″ x 25″ piece dark fabric
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:
Marking pencil
CUTTING:
From Fabric A, cut:
• (1) 9″ x 9″ square
• (3) 5″ x 5″ squares
From Fabric B, cut:
• (1) 9″ x 9″ square
• (3) 5″ x 5″ squares
Block Assembly:
Referring to Diagram 1, draw a line on wrong side of Fabric A 9″ square. Place over Fabric B 9″ square. Sew a ¼” seam allowance on each side of drawn line. Cut in half on drawn line and press to make (2) Large HST Units (you will use 1). Trim to 8½” square.
Referring to Diagram 2, draw a line on wrong side of (3) Fabric A 5″ squares. Place (1) Fabric A 5″ square over Fabric B 5″ square. Sew a ¼” seam allowance on each side of drawn line. Cut in half on drawn line and press make (2) Small HST Units. Trim to 4½”. Make 6 (you will use 5).
Paying attention to orientation, lay out (5) Small HST Units and (1) Large HST Unit as shown in Diagram 3. Sew into rows. Sew rows together to make Sailboat Block.
