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Bunting and Seaweed Block of the Month #7 and #8 Quilt (2024)

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Master the art of half square triangles with part 7 and 8 of Debbie Shore's quilt block sew-along.

This month we have two quilt blocks to complete, both quite simple and fun to make. The eight bunting flags of Block 7 are made using a template, with only one centre-back seam, running from the top (wide) edge to the lower point. You’ll need to make eight flags, and although I’ve listed the colours, you can use your own colour combination if desired, though if you are using the fabric kit, do make sure you will have enough fabric. The bunting flags are secured by a binding strip and added to the quilt top after it’s been quilted. As an alternative to this binding strip, you could use some pretty ribbon or purchase ready-made binding, if preferred.

Block 8 is the Seaweed block. With this block you’ll learn a quick and easy way to make half square triangles, which will be positioned to give the impression of seaweed swaying in the sea’s current. We’re using the four-in-one-go method to produce the half-square triangles. I like to make them slightly oversized, then trim to create perfect units.

Note: stitch with an accurate ¼in (5mm) seam allowance.

Finished size of Block 7: 4¼ x 4¼in (10.75 x 10.75cm) for each flag of the bunting

Unfinished size for Block 8: 5½ x 14in (14 x 35.5cm)

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You will need:

Equipment

• Sewing machine
• Rotary cutter
• Quilting ruler
• Quilting mat
• Scissors
• Pattern template
• Optional: spray starch for Block 8
• Optional: square ruler for Block 8

Materials

Fabrics (see my Introduction to the 2024 Block of the Month). From these, you will need to cut:

For Block 7:

• Eight 7½ x 4¾in (19 x 12cm) rectangles in the following colourways for the bunting flags (or colours of your choice): two in FAB5, two in FAB6, two in FAB7 and two in FAB8
• One 38½ x 2in (98 x 5cm) strip in FAB1 – or you can use ready-made binding or ribbon if you prefer

For Block 8:

• One 2 x 3½in (5 x 9cm) rectangle in FAB1
• One 2 x 6½in (5 x 16.5cm) rectangle in FAB1
• Two 1½ x 14in (4 x 35.5cm) strips in FAB1
• Three 3½in (9cm) squares in FAB1
• Three 3½in (9cm) squares in FAB8

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