Half-Size Measurements

[Andree B.]

Well, I could not resist piecing...
MONTH 9 - Weathervane Block
"my way" - with flying geese.
2" x2" center square
3-3/4" square - Geese
4 squares 2-1/4" background (geese background)
4 squares 1-1/4" (color)
4 rectangles 2" x 1-1/4"
4 squares 1-1/4" (background)
4 squares 2-1/4" each (color and background) - this is oversized, for the HST.

Make the flying geese using the 3-3/4" square, and two 2-1/4" squares, tracing a line 1/4" away from the diagonal line.



Sew on each line, and cut in the middle.



Press towards the two triangles.

Trace a line 1/4" away from the diagonal on another 2-1/" square, and align on the triangle.



Sew on each line and cut in the middle. Press.



Then, align the 45 degree line on the seam, and 1/4 inch mark on the "point". Cut the excess.



Cut the flying geese 2" x 1-1/4".



Prepare the HST as usual, and cut to 1-1/4" square.

Place all the pieces.



To ensure that all the seam allowances will "nest", this is how I did:



Andrée
(I will finish tomorrow... good night!)

[Andree B.]

Thanks Andree! Such a pretty block.
Barb

[Andree B.]

Wendy,
I'm getting there but I've still not finished month 4's applique, I have finished months 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6. October looks pretty open for us so plan to catch up by end of October.

A goat next??

[wendy w.]

Thank you Andree, I knew you'd have a good way to do it.

Didn't everyone have a goat at their country home Barb

[wendy w.]

[wendy w.]

and before you think I can draw :lol:

[wendy w.]

Wonderful goat Wendy!!

Barb :-)

[Andree B.]

Month 11- SAWTOOTH block

Well, I do not have the cutting measurements... I have used EQ7, and paper-pieced the block. If anyone needs the Template, let me know - send me an email.




I'm presently working on the final border. I think my measurements are accurate, but I will complete it before I post anything on this, just to be sure.

Andrée

[Andree B.]

Andree'
I really like yours! Here's mine after a couple redoes. I'm working on the applique blocks now.
Barb

[Andree B.]

Lovely!

Yes, I have a LOT of appliqué to do... I only have the top border done (with the heart). I'm not too sure about a fox or a squirrel with the colors I have. So, in the meantime, I'm working on the last border....

Andrée

[wendy w.]

Both so pretty. Lovely make we want to catch up again
Did you paper piece in 5 Andree?

[wendy w.]

Thanks Andree!
I'd originally planned a Christmas theme but it turned into something more whimsical. The top/bottom borders took a couple days hopefully the applique blocks will be faster. Month 7's applique has a tiny pieced friendship star that looks a little challenging in half size.
Barb

[wendy w.]

Thanks Wendy!
Barb

[Andree B.]

Wendy
I did it in 5 sections.

[Andree B.]

FINAL BORDER
Once all the blocks are assembled, there is one simple 1/2" finished "plain border" all around. At this point, the quilt measures 38-1/2" x 28-1/2" from raw edge to raw edge.
You will need 66 "flying geese" blocks and 4 "four-patch" for the corners. Each measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/2".
Here is how I did each "flying geese" block. It's oversized, and then cut to correct measurement for accuracy.
I used strips at 1-3/4"in each colors.
1 rectangle 2-1/2 x 1-3/4 (for the "outside part" (not shown)
1 rectangle 2-7/8 x 1-3/4 for the "geese"
2 squares 1-3/4 x 1-3/4 for the "sky"
Draw a diagonal line non each squares.



place a square at the end of the 2-7/8 rectangle. Sew on the line.



Cut the seam allowance to 1/4".



Press seam allowance towardsthe "sky" and place the 2nd square at the other end. Sew on the line.



Cut the seam allowanceto 1/4"



Press towards the "sky" (outside).




Next post - how to cut.