Patched Works 100 Blocks of Summer–Block 36

Block of the day: #36

Section: Triangles

Featured Quilter:  Jen

Jen says:  When I first looked through this book, I couldn’t figure out why all the math was “wrong” in the half square triangle section.  Silly me, I didn’t read the directions.  I’m a Half Square Triangle Paper kind of girl – that’s my favorite method.  I’ll admit, I used Tula’s Method on the blocks that had 1 or 2 half square triangles but on the rest, I defaulted to my pack of Triangle Paper.  What can I say, I’m a creature of habit!!  This block features a 3” Finished HST if you’d like to use a different method than what is listed on page 85. 

Here’s a quick overview of Tula’s Method:

Step 1:  Cut two squares.  For this block they were each 3-1/2”

 

 

 

Step 2:  Using a straight edge draw a diagonal line from corner to corner.  I use my trusty Sewline Ceramic Pencil.

 

 

Step 3:  Layer your squares.  Sew diagonally on the line.  If you machine has a single hole plate, using it will keep those corners from sucking down into the hole.

 

 

Step 4:  Cut 1/4” away from your sewn line.  I use my Add-A-Quarter ruler for nice, easy and quick cuts.

 

 

 

Step 5: You now have a sewn section and extra triangles.  Iron your half square triangle open, keeping the darker triangle on top. 

 

Additional blocks made by:  Lisa & Mary

 

Julie says:  Are you having a hard time keeping track of which blocks you’ve made?  Use this handy check off sheet:  http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/hundredschart/hundreds-chart-filled_WNRTB.pdf

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