Welcome to another release day for the Graceful Points QAL. Today we will be continuing working with our V Block® Trimmer, and we are going to be using our Tucker Trimmer® I by making Combinations and Quarter Square units for our Block 7. Both can be purchased on my website.
Block 7 is called in the Studio 180 Design Blockbuster #9 "Three in One." We will be making all three blocks.
Before we start, you will need all 5 different fabrics, and please refer to your color chart found in your general instructions. You will also want to download Block #7 and the Blockbuster #9 Three in One Instructions, both are required to make your blocks.
Please remember that the pictures used in this tutorial are for the 6" block for the Wallhanging. Be sure to read the Downloaded Block Instructions to get the correct cutting and trimming sizes for the 12" block, which are indicated in (Blue) parenthesis.
Let's get started
Since these blocks are reviews of blocks that we have made in the past, this will be a brief overview of what we will be making.
Unit A - V Blocks
We covered how to cut the Center and Side Triangle and assembly for the V Blocks in Block 6, so if you need a quick refresher, you can read all about it HERE.
So you will follow Block 7 instructions to cut all your Side Triangles Pairs and Center Triangles.
Helpful Tip: Organization is vital when you are working on new patterns. I suggest getting paper plates and labeling with color, unit size, or any method that you feel with help and then place pieces on the plates. As you make each of the V Blocks, you can add to the labels as you go.
Trimming
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Place the V Block® tool on the unit and aligning up the Finished size measurement with the seam lines. Trim along the first two sides.
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| Right Handed |
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| Left Handed |
Rotate the unit 180° and line up the V Block® too over the unit again, aligning the units cut sizes with the previously trimmed edges and "X" with the sewn line intersections. Trim the remaining two sides.
You will be making four Different V Block units. Suggest place the units on separate paper plates with the unit name used in the block instructions.
Now we are going to do a quick overview of Combination units. We made these in Block 4.
We are going to start off like we are making half square triangles. Using the Quilter's Magic Wand Mark two stitching lines 1/4" on either side of the center diagonal line on the wrong side one of the squares.
Layer the units Squares with right sides together. Stitch on the drawn lines, cut down the middle and Press to the dark side. Do not trim these units yet!
Now we are going to add an additional couple of steps to this process. Position the HST and the additional square with right sides together. Using your Quilter's Magic Wand mark two stitching lines on either side of the center diagonal line.
Stitch on the drawn lines and then cut down the middle. Press seam in the direction of the new triangle.
Trim using your Tucker Trimmer, carefully aligning the common diagonal and the sizing diagonal lines for the size you are making, refer to you Block instructions.
Unit C - Quarter Square Triangles
Quarter Square Triangles are made the same way as the combination, except we are going to sew the two half squares together. We have completed QST in several of our blocks already, Block 4 was the most recent one, so I'm going to just a quick overview of this unit also.
Start off by making your half square triangles using the fabric colors indicted in your Block Instructions. Reminder, you do not need to trim them to size at this point. On the reverse side of your fabric mark a 1/4" on each side of the center diagonal of one the HST unit.
Position the two half square triangles with right sides together and assuring to position the fabrics to they the opposite of each other. Stitch on the drawn lines and cut down the middle.
Trim with your Tucker Trimmer, carefully aligning up the common diagonals and sizing diagonal lines.
Assembly of Blocks
When all your units are complete, all you have to do is finish your block #7. Please follow Blockbuster page Download to make sure you lay out the units correctly.
Block #1
Block #2
Block #3
Your "Three in One" block is now complete, I look forward to seeing your Blocks, and I hope you will share your photos in the comments section below or on the Graceful Points Facebook Group. Additionally, you can post your blocks on Facebook or Instagram making sure to use the #gracefulpointsqal and/or #quiltingaffection designs. I can't wait to see your blocks.
The next block will be released on May 10th, where we will be using new tools, the Corner Beam and the Sliver Technique Sheet.
Tina
"Designing to Inspire"
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