Welcome to the 4th week of our Aloha Ripple Quilt Along! I hope you are having a lot of fun sewing along. Now that all of our components are done, it’s time to start making our blocks!! This is my favorite part of quilting. Putting all the pieces together like a puzzle.
This week we will be making the center block of our quilt. The center block is a square in square quilt block. This block goes together super quickly so you will have plenty of time to finish up trimming the half square triangles from last week. This will also give all of you that just joined time to catch up!
Making the Center Block
Please refer to the pattern to find your exact piece sizes. I like to use the stitch and flip method for this block. When making the block this way you don’t have to worry about using triangles cut on the bias.
First you will lay two small squares on top of your large square on opposite corners (with right sides of fabric facing each other).
Mark a line diagonal from one corner to the other on each small square. Stitch right next to the drawn line toward the outer side. Trim off your corner, leaving a 1/4 inch from the seam. Press toward the attached triangles.
Next you will place the other two small squares on the opposite corners. Mark a line diagonal from one corner to the other on each square. Stitch right next to the drawn line. Trim off your corner, leaving a 1/4 inch from the seam. Press toward the attached triangles.
This block is a great way to frame a pretty floral or to fussy cut a cute image. I can’t wait to see all of your blocks!!
LIVE VIDEO: Join me today (Tuesday Feb. 6th) at 10:15 am PST (West Coast USA) for a LIVE video in the Facebook Group to go over tips and answer any questions.
Make sure to share a photo of this weeks step on social media with the hashtag #AlohaRippleQAL or join the Facebook Group and post a photo of your center block!
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If you haven’t downloaded the FREE Aloha Ripple Quilt Pattern yet, you can find it here:
Next week we will make our Corner Block A!
Here is the full Quilt Along Schedule:
Starting January 2nd: Download Pattern – Select your fabric and post a photo!
Week 1: January 16th: Cut fabric
Week 2: January 23rd: Make the Flying Geese
Week 3: January 30th: Make the Half Square Triangles
Week 4: February 6th: Make the Center Block (1)
Week 5: February 13th: Make Corner Blocks A (2)
Week 6: February 20th: Make Corner Blocks B (2)
Week 7: February 27th: Make the Stacked Flying Geese blocks (4)
Week 8: March 6th: Assemble your Quilt Top
Week 9: March 13th: Baste, Quilt and Bind your Quilt!
Happy Quilting!
Andrea
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[…] Week 2: January 23rd: Make the Flying Geese Week 3: January 30th: Make the Half Square Triangles Week 4: February 6th: Make the Center Block (1) Week 5: February 13th: Make Corner Blocks A (2) Week 6: February 20th: […]
[…] Week 2: January 23rd: Make the Flying Geese Week 3: January 30th: Make the Half Square Triangles Week 4: February 6th: Make the Center Block (1) Week 5: February 13th: Make Corner Blocks A (2) Week 6: February 20th: […]
[…] Week 2: January 23rd: Make the Flying Geese Week 3: January 30th: Make the Half Square Triangles Week 4: February 6th: Make the Center Block (1) Week 5: February 13th: Make Corner Blocks A (2) Week 6: February 20th: […]
[…] Week 2: January 23rd: Make the Flying Geese Week 3: January 30th: Make the Half Square Triangles Week 4: February 6th: Make the Center Block (1) Week 5: February 13th: Make Corner Blocks A (2) Week 6: February 20th: […]