Make Half-Square Triangle Units
Use my
easy sandwich method to construct eight half-square triangle units from four 2-7/8" white squares and the four green squares of the same size. Each completed unit should measure 2-1/2" square.
Assemble the Quilt Block
Refer to the illustration above as you assemble the quilt block.
- Cut all remaining squares in half once diagonally, from one corner to the opposite corner.
- Arrange a triangle cut by dividing a 2-7/8" white square alongside two green / white half-square triangle units as shown in the upper left corner of the illustration. Sew together to create a row. The sewn patches will be flush along the white tops. Press seam allowances towards the white triangles.
- Sew a triangle cut by dividing a 4-7/8" red square to the bottom edge of unit you created in Step 1, taking care to orient it as shown. Press the seam allowance towards the red triangle.
- Sew a triangle cut by dividing a 6-7/8" white square to the Step 2 unit as shown. Press the seam allowance towards the white triangle. The pieced unit should measure 6-1/2" x 6-1/2".
- Repeat to make a total of four identical units.
- Use the four Rosebud units to create two block rows as shown. Press the seam allowances between rosebuds towards the white triangle.
- Sew the two rows together to complete the quilt block.
The quilt block should measure 12-1/2" x 12-1/2" square. If your block is smaller than it should be, or skewed along one side, press and recheck. If it still isn't quite right, use my
easy squaring-up method before sewing it to other blocks.
