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Flag Block of the Month #1 Tutorial: Quilt Sew-Along (2019)
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A great option for beginner stitchers, create a flag quilt block with Debbie Shore’s simple tutorial.
Welcome to part one of your quilt sew-along, where you'll learn how to sew a quick and simple flag block.
I’ve chosen the simplest kind of quilting design to make for your first block, using half square triangles. If you’re new to quilting, it may be an idea to have a practise at cutting and sewing the ¼in (5mm) seam allowance accurately with a spare piece of fabric. This is an especially good idea if you have just purchased a rotary cutter and self-healing mat, and you need some time to get a feel for how to use them. For more advice, take a look at my rotary cutter tips and techniques video!
Throughout this sew-along, I will introduce you to a traditional quilt block that you can construct in your own time over the course of a few weeks. At the end of the year, once all of your twelve blocks are individually quilted and ready to go, you can then stitch them together to create a beautiful, practical quilt for your home. For those new to machine quilting, sewing each block separately means you can not only fit each block in around your busy schedule, but you’re also not having to manoeuvre a large volume of fabric under your needle all at once, making it far more manageable. For more information, visit my Introduction to the Block of the Month Quilt page.
Progress to part two to make our Pinwheel quilt block.
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You will need:
Equipment
- Sewing machine
- Iron
Materials
- To complete Block 1, you will use 4in (10cm) strips to make:
- Four half-square triangle units measuring 3½in (8.85cm) square in background colour (BC) and contrast colour (CC) 1
- Four half-square triangle units measuring 3½in (8.85cm) square in BC and CC 2
- Four half-square triangle units measuring 3½in (8.85cm) square in BC and CC 3
- Four half-square triangle units measuring 3½in (8.85cm) square in BC and CC 4
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Step 1
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