February No 4. Chunky Chevron

Accuquilt Die:
4 " finished  half square triangle   55031
3"  finished  half square triangle   55009
3"  finished square                        55006

Cutting:
Background  Material
      (2)     4" triangle
      (8)     3" triangle

Main Color
     (4)  3" squares
     (2)  4" triangles
     (4)  3" triangles

Color 2
     (1)   4" triangle

Color 3
     (1)   4" triangle

Construction:
1.  Take each of the six 4" triangles and add the opposite color 3" triangles to each side to make six rectangles.
2.  Piece together four blocks as shown in the picture..
3.  Piece together those four blocks to make the finished block.
4. Trim to size with the 12.5" square.

February No 3 Parallel Block Pattern

Dies:      Parallel Die  55004
      3" Half Square Triangle 55009
      4" Triangle       55031                                                                                                    

Material Cuts:
         Background
          (8)   3" triangle
          (4)   4" triangle
         Color 1
          (4)    Parallel
         Color 2
          (4 )   4" Triangle

Construction:
1. Take the parallel piece and align the background 3" triangle on it.  The parallel does not have the dog ears cut so there will be a space at the end.  Don't worry about it since it gets cut off also.

2.  Sew the two small triangles of background to the colored triangle making a rectangle.
3. Sew the two rectangles together to make a square.
4.  Repeat making four squares.

 

5. Arrange and sew the squares together to make the pictured pattern.

January No 2 Wonky Pound Sign

Die
Strip cutter

Follow the directions at Craftsy for the 2012 BOM quilt.   The cut and slash method is what works best for this block.

March No 5. and No 6. String Block and Broken Spider

Die:
Strip cutter

Follow the directions on the web site.  Craftsy Block of the Month 2012.

April No. 7 and 8 Hexi Applique

Hexi Applique

No. 7

No. 8

Die:
Hexagon 

Directions:
How to Mark and sew the hexagon shapes together

1. Cut the needed colors and materials with the die.  I used the 1.5" hexagon die.
2. Make a cardboard template by marking the cardboard with a hexagon and then measuring in on all sides 1/4 an inch.  Cut out the cardboard.  This is the template needed for marking and ironing the hexis.
3.Use the cardboard to mark each hexi shape. Place the hexi in the middle and mark where the 1/4 seam allowance is located.














4. Lay out the shape of your hexi applique and determine what sides to stitch together. 
5.  Match the dots up and stitch ONLY between the dots.  String as many hexi's together as needed.

 6.  Flip it toward the back and iron the hexagons using the pattern template as an ironing guide.   Place the cardboard in the hexi and iron the edges.  Make sure to use starch.  Then take out the cardboard template and iron the one above.

7.  Cut out a 12.5" background square. Applique on your shapes.  I used a straight stitch and invisible thread.

8.  Use the same method to make the other sized hexagons for more variety.

June Block 11 and 12 Nine Block squares

Block 11 Greek Cross



Dies for both blocks:
4" square  (Value Die)
4" triangle 55031

Cuts for Block 11:
    Background
      (4) squares
      (4) triangles

    Color one (cross)
       (3) squares

    Color two (corners)
      (4) triangles
Directions:
1. Sew together a background and a color triangle to make a square.  Do this for the four corner pieces.
2.  Sew a background and a cross color together.  Decide how long to make the cross.  Measure and cut.  Trim to form the side squares 4.  Make sure to measure the color cross material to match.
3. Stitch three rows using the picture as a guide.
4. Square up using a 12.5" square ruler.

Block 12 Octagon Block

Block 12

Cuts for Block 12:
     Background
     (4) 4" triangles
     (1)  4" square
    Color
    (4)  4" squares
    (4)  4" triangles

Directions for Block 12:
1. Sew together a background and a color triangle to make a square.  Do this for the four corner pieces.
2. Stitch three rows together matching up the squares and the corners.
3. Square with your square ruler.

July Dresden Plates

Dies:
Circle 4"

Tools:
Dresden template 4" for the pointed plate and 4 ½" for the round

Cuts:
   (2)    4" circles of middle material

Procedure:
1. Cut 20-22 pieces.
2. Take a single piece and fold right sides together.  Sew across the top of the piece.  Turn right side out.  The point is formed! Do this for all of the pieces. 
3. Sew the pieces (each one to the next) with right sides together to form a circle. Iron flat.
4. Applique the pointed Dresden plate in the center (fold into quarters to find the center) of a 12 ½" block
5. For the round, sew the circle to a background (right sides together) using ¼" seam.  Turn inside out. Applique in the center of a 12 ½" block.

For the middle circle:
1.   Cut two circles.
2.   Stitch together right sides together
3.  Cut a slit in the back and turn right side out.
4.   Iron
5.  Applique the circle in the center.