Each
block in this BOM is
based on a 9-patch grid. Most blocks are comprised of squares,
half-square triangles and quarter-square
triangles. An appliqued dog is featured with each
block, but is optional. Each block will be shown in at least two
colorways. You will need five color values: very light, light,
medium, medium
dark and dark. If you choose to do the doggy silhouettes, make
sure your dark fabrics will contrast with your chosen applique fabric.
I'm using a very dark blue for silhouettes. I will be doing 6"
blocks because they're easy to scan, but
I'm providing instructions for 9"and 12" blocks.
Unless
otherwise
stated, use a 1/4" seam allowance. |
My choice of fabrics for this BOM - the darkest value is for the
appliqued dog silhouettes.
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This Month's Block: Waterwheel
How can you resist a block called Waterwheel when doing a BOM with a
dog theme? This block is similar to the Prairie Quuen block that
we did a few months ago - same units, just a different arrangement that
gives it a very different look. Scroll down
near
the bottom to see the mini version in red, white and green.
blue monochromatic
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These fabrics weren't the best for a 6" block, but they're the only
patriotic ones I have.
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Cutting
9" (finished size) block:
light color:
8 - 2" squares
2 - 4" squares
medium color:
2 - 4" squares
1 - 3.5" square
dark color:
8 - 2" squares
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Requirements
12" (finished size) block:
light color:
8 - 2.5" squares
2 - 5" squares
medium color:
2 - 5" squares
1 - 4.5" square
dark color:
8 - 2.5" squares
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Step 1: Make the 4-Patch units
A) Start with the eight small squares (2" or 2.5”). Sew a light
square to a dark square. Press seam toward dark square.
Make 8.
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make 8
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B)
Place two of the units from the previous step right sides together with
seams going in opposite directions and snugged up against each
other. Sew together. Press seam one way or the other.
Make 4.
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make 8
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Step
2: Half-Square Triangle Units
Use the light and medium color squares of the same size to make four
HST units using methods A or B described in the right-hand
sidebar. Trim units to same size as the mediumcolor square.
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make 4
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Step
3: Top and Bottom Rows
A) Sew a 4-patch unit to a HST unit as shown.. Press seam toward
the 4-patch unit.
B) Sew another 4-patch unit to the opposite side of the HST unit as
shown. Press seam toward the 4-patch unit. Make 2.
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make 2 of these units
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Step
4:
A) Sew the medium color square to a HST unit. Press seam toward
the square.
B) Sew remaining HST unit to opposite side of the medium color
square. Press seam toward the square.
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make 1 unit
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Step
5:
On a flat surface, lay out the units as they should go in the
finished block.
Sew the top row to the center row. Press seam toward the center
row.
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Step
6:
Sew bottom row to center row. Press seam toward the center row.
Press entire block. Measure and square it up if needed.
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Optional: Applique the dog onto your block using your choice of
applique methods. Click here
for the applique pattern pdf.
Fabric Requirements
Fabric
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9" blocks
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12" and 15" blocks
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Light:
Medium A:
Medium B:
Option: purchase 1/2 yard & use it more than I did
Dark:
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1 yard
1 yard
1/4 yard
1/2 yard
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1-2/3 yard
1-1/4 yard
1/4 yard
2/3 yard
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Past Blocks:
9-Patch Frolic in
Miniature Blocks
Most of the blocks for this BOM can be made as 3-inch blocks fairly
easily by using method 4 for making the HSTs. I decided to give
it a try using leftovers of Christmas fabrics. (The penny is in
the picture to show how small these blocks are.) If you'd
like to try making a miniature of this BOM, the cutting sizes for
3-inch blocks are listed on the pdf for each block. Instead of
using the applique dog silhouettes, I'm looking for buttons to adorn
the border or the cornerstones (or maybe both!) of this little quilt
when it's finished.
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Making Half-Square Triangles (HSTs)
This BOM uses lots of HSTs! Below are directions for three
popular methods for making these units. My cutting instructions
call for squares large enough for methods A and B. Method C uses
squares that are 1/2 inch smaller - if you prefer this method just cut
your squares 1/2 inch smaller (for example, 3.5" instead of 4").
You will be sewing on the bias with any method
- be careful not to stretch the fabric as you sew.
Method A
1. Draw a diagonal line on the back side of the light fabric squares.
2. Sew 1/4" from each side of drawn line.
3. Cut on drawn line.
4. Open and press.
5. Trim to exact size needed.
Method B
1. Cut the squares in half diagonally.
2. Stack 2 triangles right sides together.
3. Sew on long side 1/4" from edge.
4. Open and press.
5. Trim to exact size needed.
Method C
This method gives you a small bonus HST for every regular size HST
made. The drawback is that there is no margin of error so you
must cut and sew accurately. The pinked edges on most "jelly
roll" strips fray and make this more challenging, but it's not
impossible. (Note: measure width of jelly roll strip from pinked
tip to pinked tip, not from dip to dip.)
1. Cut your squares the desired size of the unfinished HST
required. If you need 2.5" unfinished HSTs, cut 2.5" squares.
2. Draw a diagonal
line on the back side of the lighter square. Draw another line
1/2" from the first.
3. Sew on each line.
4. Cut halfway between the two lines of stitching.
5. Press open.
Trim small bonus HST to desired size.
Method D
This method makes 8
HSTs with just 4 lines of stitching. It's a great method to use
when making miniature blocks.
1. Cut squares twice the size needed for methods A and B.
2. Draw 2 diagonal lines on the back side of the lightest color
square.
3. With right sides together, stitch 1/4 inch from both sides of
both lines.
4. Cut in half
vertically and horizontally.
5. Cut each
small square in half diagonally. Press each unit open and trim to
desired size.
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