The first 8" block that we will be making is a Rocky Mountain Puzzle. Remember that you'll need to make 6 blocks for a throw sized quilt and 9 blocks for a twin sized quilt!
For a throw sized quilt you will need:
Six (6) 2.5 inch squares for the block centers
Twelve (12) 1.5 x 2.5 inch strips
Twelve (12) 1.5 x 4.5 inch strips
Thirty (30) 3 inch squares for HSTs
Thirty (30) 3 inch background squares for HSTs
Twelve (12) 2.5 inch background squares
For a twin sized quilt you will need:
Nine (9) 2.5 inch squares for the block centers
Eighteen (18) 1.5 x 2.5 inch strips
Eighteen (18) 1.5 x 4.5 inch strips
Forty five (45) 3 inch squares for HSTs
Forty five (45) 3 inch background squares for HSTs
Eighteen (18) 2.5 inch background squares
Using your 3 inch squares, draw diagonal lines on all of your background squares. Pair each with a focus fabric square and sew 1/4 inch from each side of the line. Cut apart on the line, press, and trim to 2.5 inches. You will need 10 HSTs per block.
Sew your 1.5 inch wide strips to your 2.5 inch square, first sewing the 1.5 x 2.5 inch strips to the sides, and then sewing the 1.5 x 4.5 inch strips to the top and bottom. Press away from the center square. Set aside for a short while.
Gathering all your block parts, lay out each block as shown below. I
found it easiest to sew the outer HSTs into groups as shown in the second
picture. Sew together all your parts for your finished block.
Great tutorial. I love the way the blocks look together. Have a super day!
ReplyDeleteReally love your blocks!
ReplyDeleteGreat tut! Love the colors and pattern
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