Sometimes, the simplest blocks create the most fun projects, just like this dutchmans puzzle quilt byMissouri Star.
It is super easy to make and perfect for beginners.
Whats not to love about this beautiful block?
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The flying geese units are one of the most basic blocks.
Jenny Doan will make it even easier she will teach you how to make it using half-square triangles.
She used the magic 8 method, which is a technique to make eight half-square triangles at a time.
No need to do it one by one!
Place them right sides together with the background on top.
Draw diagonal lines from corner to corner on both directions.
Sew 1/4 away from both sides of the lines.
Once done, cut in half horizontally and vertically, then directly onto the drawn lines.
Now you have 8 half-square triangles.
Press them open towards the dark side.
Step 2:
Get two HSTs and sew them together with the colors matching.
Repeat with the remaining HSTs to make flying geese units.
Repeat with the other pieces.
Sew them together like a giant four-patch.
Step 5:
The sashing units will be 16 x 2 1/2 strips.
Place them in between the blocks.
For the corner stones, you need 2 1/2 squares.
Place them in between the sashing units.
