APPLE PIE IN THE SKY QUILT ALONG BLOCK 8

All Hallows

I love this block.  Don't let it scare you! This block is a repetition of skills you have already learned.  The first part is soooooooo easy. Just a few more half-square triangles than you have done before.   Maybe we should have called this sampler quilt a lesson in half-square triangles.  
You will need to look at the above picture or the end picture when you lay out your half-square triangles.  LOL.  Guaranteed to sharpen the mind!  

Cutting Instructions:

• Cut 2 white/background squares measuring 5 3/4" square
• Cut 2 white/background squares measuring 2 7/8" square
• Cut 3 Red (your print) squares measuring 5 3/4" square
• Cut 2 Red (your print) squares measuring 2 7/8" square
• Cut 3 Green (your print) squares measuring 5 3/4" square

•  First draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the two 2 7/8" white squares.  With right sides together match up one white 2 7/8" square and one red 2 7/8" square.  Repeat with the second set.
• Then draw 2 crossing diagonal lines on the two 5 3/4" white squares and the two 5 3/4" green (your lighter color print) squares.  With right sides together match up one green and one white square, one red and one white square, and two sets of green and red squares.

For the 2 7/8" squares sew 1/4" seam along each side of the drawn pencil line.  Cut along the diagonal line.  Press the half-square triangles open and trim the dog ears.  The half-square triangles should measure 2 1/2" square.

 

Just like the Bear's Paw block we are making 8 half-square triangles out of two squares.  Sew 1/4" seam on each side of the drawn pencil line.  There are stitches in there.  Click on the picture if you need a closer look.

Remember to make the first cuts at the center mark of 2 7/8" - first vertically and then horizontally.  Just like the square on the right.   Keep the squares together and then cut on the drawn pencil lines.  Do this to all 4 sets of squares.   I separated these so you could see the cuts.  Press those little half-square triangles open and trim the dog ears.  These half-square triangles should be 2 1/2" square. 

Arrange the 36 half-square triangle squares into the All Hallows pattern.  Maybe we could get a 5th grader to help! Do I have then in the right order?  I had to check twice.  I believe I even talked to myself.

Sew the half-square triangles together in rows.  Remember to press  the seams in each row in opposite directions.  We want these to nestle together when we sew the rows together.  Sew the rows together, pressing as you go along.  Press the row seams to the sides.  The block should measure 12 1/2" square.

And there you have it.............ALL HALLOWS

This block would make a beautiful quilt.  I think if you placed the blocks next to each other you would get pinwheels in each corner.



Now for the fun

I have received one block so far.

Thank you to Jeanenne!  This is such a fun block.  I think this would also make a fun quilt - just baskets.

Just in......Ansje just sent in this block.  Love it!  Fun basket.


I know you are out there sewing up a storm :)  I know...it is graduation, vacation, and gardening time.  Send me your pics when you can!


I will add them right here ...............


Remember the Broken Wheel Quilt Block we did a few weeks ago?  I made a 9" finished block into a baby quilt using the Noteworthy fabric collection by Sweetwater.  So sweet.  This kit is available in our shop.

I will post new pictures after Leisha quilts her magic - she always improves my quilts!

Happy Sewing and have a great week!