Christmas Morning Block Detail

Here are the basics on how to piece my Christmas Morning block.

The blocks are 12 1/2" square.

To make the bow-like center block piece four 2 1/2" half square triangle units.  Use whatever method you like, I use the Easy Angle, cut them a little big, then trim them up.

To make the center look more like a bow and less like a pinwheel trim two of the blocks to 2 1/4" square.

Arrange the hsts as shown above.   To get the smaller hsts back up to size add one 2 1/4" x 3/4" background strip to one side and a 2 1/2" x 3/4" background strip to the other side of each of the
 2 1/4" hsts.  The strips need to be added to the outside of the block, see the picture.

Sew the hsts together, that unit will measure 4 1/2"

Add a 1 1/4" wide background border to the center block.

This block will measure 6"

Piece the ribbon strips and cut into 3 3/4" sections. You need 4 sections.

The A unit is made up of two 2 1/2" hsts and two 2 1/4' hsts and is 4 1/2".
The B unit is 1 1/4" x 4 1/2" you need two.
The C unit  is 1 1/4" x 6", you need two.
The D unit is 2 1/4" x 3 3/4", you need 4
The E unit is 3 3/4" x 5 1/2", you need 4
1 is 1 1/4" wide
2 is 1" wide

I hope you enjoy making this block.

I made 25 blocks, 5 blocks in 5 rows and set them using 2 inch wide sashing with a 3 inch border, this will give you a  72" x 72" quilt.

As a friendly reminder, quilting is my hobby, not my job, I'm not a pattern designer, and this is free.  So  basically you're getting what you pay for.  LOL

And finally a big thanks to Cindy Lammon who's Garden Lattice block was the inspiration for my Merry Christmas block.


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