Quilt Block Pattern
This quilt block pattern for the traditional Handy Andy block uses plain squares, and half-square and quarter-square triangle units to add angles and form a star-like appearance at the block's center.The Handy Andy quilt block isn't difficult at all and its components are easy to assemble with rotary cutting and quick-piecing techniques.
Finished quilt block size: 20" x 20"
I've used the quilt block on the left to color-code the yardage, but choose any color theme that suits you for your own block. I've split out the yardage for red half-square triangle units and quarter-square units, to make it easy to choose two fabrics.
Handy Andy Block Cutting Chart
Light print background fabric: 1/2 yard
- (8) 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" squares
- (6) 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" squares
- (2) 5-1/4" x 5-1/4" squares
Red for half-square triangles approx. 5" x 11" strip
- (2) 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" squares
Blue for half-square triangles, approx. 5" x 21" strip
- (4) 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" squares
Red for center square and quarter-square triangles: approx. 5-1/2" x 15" strip
- (1) 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" square
- (2) 5-1/4" x 5-1/4" squares
You'll find more big block patterns in my Quilt Block Patterns.
