This handy dandy quilt block byMissouri Staris an interesting pattern you’re able to make with 2.5 strips.
If you like sewing small pieces, youll surely enjoy creating this pattern.
It is made with hourglass blocks and half-square triangles!
Image by Missouri Star
Watch the video below for full instructions.
Arrange them into pairs that are in contrast.
Step 2:
Take one of the pairs and place them on top of each other.
Sew on both edges.
Cut 12 pieces of 2 1/2 triangles and 4 pieces of 3 triangles.
Press them open toward the dark side.
Repeat with the other pairs.
Step 3:
Get 4 pieces of 3 half-square triangles.
Sew 1/4 away from both sides of the line.
Cut on the drawn lines.
Trim them into 2 1/2 blocks, then press them open.
Step 4:
Make the corner blocks.
Get 3 pieces of 2 1/2 triangles from earlier and 1 piece of 2 1/2 solid white square.
Sew them into a four-patch and press it open.
Repeat 3 more times for a total of 4.
They should measure 4 1/2.
Sew them together in a block.
Repeat with the other blocks.
When you arrange the blocks into rows, the blocks should be rotated one after the other.
