Riverside Knoll Sew A Long Installment #5
4 down and now 2 to go! We are on the homestretch!
This month I am going to give you a very helpful tip. We are going to cut out all of Installment #5 and some of Installment #6.
The cutting instructions require a lot of shuffling between the 25 color fabrics. We can eliminate a step by adjusting some cutting instructions.
From all the 25 color fabrics - cut 1 rectangle 6 1/2" X 7 1/2"
From all the 25 color fabrics - Cut 1 - 1 1/2" X 7 1/2"
Sew aside for Installment #6
How about a Sneak Peak? I'm showing off my borders Here!
Sub-cut this rectangle into 5 - 1 1/2" X 6 1/2" rectangles. This will give you enough rail fence bars for installment #5. The corner blocks of installment #6 are the longer rails. Just set them aside for next month!
These blocks really "buttons up" this quilt! When I got the 4 borders done, I was excited! Really excited because I can see the end result and I LIKE it!
Click here for a video on how to do an Hourglass block or 1/4 square triangles! Mix up your hourglass blocks and make them scrappy. Use a bit of starch on the blocks for a crisp end result. Trim them accurately with the diagonal seam starting and ending in the corner of the block. Watch your 1/4" seam allowance. Follow the pressing instructions.
I shot a video on the 3 P's of Pinning these blocks. Click here to see it!
This has been a fun project. I have enjoyed leading this group. I hope you have enjoyed our journey to finish this quilt. Also, I hope you have learned a thing or 2 along the way! I am rushing ahead to have this quilt not only done but quilted and bound for a grand reveal!
Take you time and watch your 1/4" seam allowance. Square up your hourglass (1/4 square triangle) blocks accurately. Mix up your rail fence blocks and most of all ENJOY THE PROCESS!
Ready, Set, Sew!
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'Till the next Installment!
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