Cut Corner & Setting Triangles
Beginning quilters: learn why we use two types of cutting methods for corner and setting triangles.
- Cut two 7-1/4" x 7-1/4" squares from mottled pink fabric. Cut each square in half once diagonally to make corner triangles.
- Cut three 14" x 14" squares from mottled pink fabric. Cut each square in half twice diagonally to make setting triangles.
Arrange Baby Quilt Components
Use a design wall to arrange blocks, or improvise by tacking a piece of batting or neutral flannel onto a wall. A vertical view of the quilt will help you arrange components and the blocks should stick to the wall without pins, making it easy to shift them around.- Use the illustration on this page and on page 1 to arrange your quilt blocks, placing them on point and in diagonal rows as shown. Place large setting triangles at the ends of each row, but don't worry about the corner triangles yet.
- Step back and look at the quilt. Do you like the layout? If not, rearrange the blocks and check again. You might decide to orient your blocks differently than mine -- make the four patch units point up instead of down or flip-flop the Broken Dishes blocks.
- When you're satisfied with the layout, sew components of each row together.
- Sew rows to each other, pressing seam allowances between blocks in opposite directions where possible for a snug fit.
- Sew a corner triangle to each corner of the quilt. Press the quilt.
Add Borders & Finish
See my instructions for straight borders before you begin.
- Make inner borders from 2-1/2" wide strips of the light pink print.
- Add outer borders using 4-1/2" wide strips of the lavender print.
- Sandwich and quilt the quilt.
- Make doublefold binding strips and bind the quilt.
