Weathervane Quilt Block tutorial

A couple of weeks ago in our quilt group we each brought 12.5” quilt blocks to donate to a charity quilt.  We were also asked to bring the instructions to make the block as well.  I've always loved the very traditional “Weathervane” quilt block, so that's what I chose to make.  And since I wrote up the instructions for my quilt group, I thought I would also share them here! 

Here’s what you’ll need:



Print 1: 
4 @ 4.5” square

Print 2:
1 @ 4.5” sq,
4 @ 2.5” sq, and
4 @ 3.25” sq

Background: 
Cut 12 @ 2.5” square
4 @ 3.25” square



Step 1:  On the 4 (3.25”) background squares, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner with a pencil.



Step 2:  Place each 3.25” background square RST (right sides together) with a 3.25” print square.  Sew about 1/4” on each side of the drawn line.



Step 3:  Carefully cut along the drawn line.  Press HSTs open with the seam allowance toward the print side.



Trim each HST to be 2.5” square.  You need 8 total (2.5”) HSTs.



Step 4:  As shown in the photo, lay out 2 HSTs, 1 (2.5”) background square and 1 (2.5”) print square.




Sew the top two squares together using a 1/4” seam.  Repeat for the bottom two squares.  Press seams away from the HSTs.



Sew the top and bottom units together, matching center seam.  Press seam open. 



Repeat to make 4 of these Unit A blocks.



Step 5:  On 8 of the 2.5” background squares, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner with a pencil. 



Step 6:  Place one 2.5” background square RST on one corner of a Print 1 (4.5”) square. 




Sew on the drawn line.  Trim 1/4” away from stitching. 



Fold open the corner and press. 



Step 7:  Place a second 2.5” background square RST on an adjacent corner of the 4.5” print square. 



Sew on the drawn line.  Trim 1/4” away from seam.

 

Fold open the corner and press.



Repeat to make 4 Unit B blocks.



Step 8:  Lay out block elements as shown in the photo. 



Sew into rows using 1/4” seam.  Press seams of row 1 and 3 towards the center.  Press seams of row 2 away from center.



Sew rows together, matching seams.  Press.  And you’re done! 

Block should measure 12.5” square. 

Throw and Baby size Hello Washi

Happy Friday!  I wanted to show you two more Hello Washi quilts that I’ve made in the past few months -

This throw sized version was the first one I made.  It’s made from two charm packs from the Late Bloomers line of fabric (Moda).  I just loved the rich, fall colors in this line. 



In the pattern, there are instructions for three different block variations. The one I used here is the monochromatic version – with each block made from prints with similar colors.  So the shape of the block stands out more than each individual strip. 



I backed this quilt in some flannel to make it perfect for using in the fall months. 



This next quilt is the baby sized version of Hello Washi.  For this quilt I used cuts of yardage instead of precuts.



It was this version of the quilt that helped me name the pattern.  I thought the bright, geometric strips of fabric looked like my favorite rolls of washi tape.  And washi tape, although cute by itself, is so fun when combined with other strips of washi tape!

 
This line is called Simply Sweet from Riley Blake fabrics.  It’s an older line, but you can still find bundles of it on etsy. 



Out of all three Hello Washi quilts that I made, this one is my favorite.  I just wish I had made it as a throw size.  When it’s not a part of a trunk show, this one hangs on the wall above my longarm.  It’s so cheery!

You can find PDF and paper patterns for Hello Washi in my shop, and in my Etsy shop.

A New Quilt Pattern – Hello Washi

Today I’m sharing one of my new patterns – finally!  This pattern has actually been done for quite some time, but I’ve only had it available as a paper pattern, and not a PDF.  I’m happy to say that it’s now available as a PDF (instant download) now in my shop, here in my ETSY shop.
Hello Washi is jelly roll and charm pack friendly, and has measurements and instructions for four sizes (baby, throw, twin and queen).  The quilt I’m showing today is the baby size and it only needs 1 charm pack to make the center portion of the quilt (you need additional yardage for the background and border). 

Hooray for finding ways to use those favorite charm packs that we’re all hoarding saving!  I know I’m not the only one!



I made this baby size (46” x 46”) Hello Washi quilt from the “Bobbins and Bits” line from Moda.  It was hanging in a local quilt shop for awhile but it has now come home to live with us!  



I’ll be back on Friday to show two more versions of Hello Washi.  You can find the pattern in my shop, and in my Etsy shop. 

Scrappy Strawberry

Have you heard about Lori Holt’s new book, Farm Girl Vintage?  I’ve seen bits of it here and there around Instagram but it wasn’t until I saw it in person and had a friend show me how awesome it is that I had to buy it for myself. 



There are a few projects in the book that are now on my to-do list, but one little block went immediately to the top of the list -



I just thought this little strawberry block was so sweet!  I pulled out my bin of 2.5” squares and found my favorite reds along with a few greens.  It didn’t take me long to make the one block. 



I quilted it last night, and bound it this morning while I caught up on some podcasts.



Sometimes these quick little projects are so fun.  It’s nice to start and finish something in the same week :)



The finished block measures 12” and I added a 2” border all the way around to frame it up. 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great Friday (yay for Friday!) and if you haven’t had a chance to enter the book giveaway on my last post, be sure to click back and leave a comment.  Giveaway ends on Monday!

Oh and Lori is doing a Farm Girl Vintage sew along - you can join in over on her blog!  It will be fun to see what everyone creates!