We are onto our final four blocks now and you will now be combining the techniques used in other blocks in the series to make them. If you have missed any of the previous blocks or want to share these blogs with friends then scroll down to the end of this blog for the links. They are all free on the UKQU.co.uk website as are lots of other blogs with hints, tips, product reviews, the occasional competition and a Shop area.

So, let’s get on with next block!

Block 12: Sickle

Sickle block is made up of two 4-patch blocks and two Half Square Triangles (HST). There are several ways you can piece ‘4-patch units’ to create a different layout of the block when made into a separate quilt.

Click HERE for the pdf link.

Unfinished size: 12.5” x 12.5”

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1:

Sew one Black and one Yellow 3 .5” x 3 .5” square together using a 0.25” seam.

PRESS toward the darker square.

Repeat, with the remaining Black and Yellow squares.

STEP 2:

Match up the centre point and PIN the ‘yellow/black’ units to make a 4-patch. Sew them together using a 0.25” seam.

PRESS open.

STEP 3:

Repeat, the above with the Green and Black 3.5” x 3.5” squares using 0.25” seams throughout.

STEP 4:

Make the HSTs.

Place the Black and Blue 7″ x 7″ squares Right Sides (RS) together.

Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side, from corner to corner. Mark another line either side of the diagonal line.

Stitch 0.25″ on both sides of the Centre line (yellow dash).

Cut along the centre line.

PRESS toward the darker fabric.

Square up and trim to 6.5” x 6.5” square.  You now have two HSTs.

Here is the link to the blog for ‘SQUARING UP HSTs’

https://ukqu.co.uk/blog/2022/10/20/squaring-up-half-square-triangles-hst/

STEP 5:

Lay out the blocks as shown.

Sew the Black/Yellow four patch unit and the Blue/Black HST together using a 0.25” seam.

PRESS open.

STEP 6:

Sew the Blue/Black HST and the Green/Black 4-patch unit together using a 0.25” seam.

PRESS open.

STEP 7

Flip the top row 180⁰ over the bottom row. Align and PIN the centre point where the HSTs meet. Sew together using 0.25” seams.

PRESS open.

Voila, you have made your 12th block.

So, ready for the next one? Block 13: Diamond Panes

Coming soon: Block 14: Idle Moments Block 15: Mosaic Star ~ the last two!

Here’s how you can find the blogs in the QuiltSewGo Beginners’ Sampler Quilt series. They Introduction and Blogs are all listed in the section.

https://ukqu.co.uk/blocks-of-the-month/quiltsewgo-beginners-sampler/

 

Carol Lightburn

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