Sister’s Choice Block
DIFFICULTY LEVEL ‣ BEGINNER
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 10″ x 10″
This block is constructed with fast half-square triangle (HST) piecing as well as stitch-and-flip piecing. What a beautiful choice to make for a sister’s quilt!
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 quiltmaking supplies are assumed. 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: 3″ x WOF strip white fabric
Fabric B: 3″ x WOF strip red fabric
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:
Marking pencil
CUTTING:
From Fabric A, cut:
• (2) 3″ x 3″ squares
• (12) 2½” x 2½” squares
From Fabric B, cut:
• (2) 3″ x 3″ squares
• (4) 2½” x 4½” rectangles
• (5) 2½” x 2½” squares
Instructional Video:
Fabrics are from the Tonga Mariposa Batiks Collection by Timeless Treasures including Dragonflies and Dancing Techno Dots.
Block Assembly:
Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of (4) Fabric A 2½” squares. Referring to Diagram 1, place (1) Fabric A marked square onto (1) Fabric B 2½” x 4½” rectangle as shown. Sew together on drawn line. Trim corner ¼” from sewn line and press to make Rectangle Unit. Make 4.
Referring to Diagram 2, draw a diagonal line on wrong side of (2) Fabric A 3″ squares. Place (1) Fabric A marked square onto (1) Fabric B 3″ square. Sew a ¼” seam allowance on each side of drawn line. Cut in half on drawn line and press. Trim each to 2½” square to make (2) HST Units. Make 4.
Paying attention to orientation, lay out (1) Fabric A 2½” square, (1) HST Unit and (1) Rectangle Unit as shown in Diagram 3. Sew together Fabric A square and HST Unit into a row. Sew rows together to make Corner Unit. Make 4.
Referring to Diagram 4, sew (1) Fabric A 2½” square to (1) Fabric B 2½” square to make Pieced Rectangle. Make 4.
Paying attention to orientation, lay out (4) Corner Units, (4) Pieced Rectangles, and (1) Fabric B 2½” square as shown in Diagram 5. Sew into rows. Sew rows together to make Sister’s Choice Block.
