October 05, 2002     October, 2002

BLOCK 10, A Gaggle of Geese

Block 10 in the Sampler #101 quilt is another simple block that looks fantastic alone or used in combination with other blocks (samples shown at the bottom of the page).

Block 10 is constructed using all six fabrics:  Fabrics A through F.  

It is important to sew with a scant 1/4" (just short of 1/4") seam allowance so that your unfinished block measures 12.5" x 12.5", however, it is even more important to be consistent in your seams.  So, be sure to sew this block with the same seam allowance that you used in the construction of Blocks 1 through 8.

Cutting Requirements
Quantity Fabric Size
3 Squares A 3" x  3"
3 Squares B 3" x  3"
18 Squares C 3" x  3"
3 Squares D 3" x  3"
3 Squares E 3" x  3"
6 Squares F 3" x  3"

INSTRUCTIONS

     This block is constructed entirely of Half-Square Triangles (HST).  For detailed information on making HST, refer to the HST Tutorial. 

  1. First, using the 18 squares from Fabric C, on the wrong side of the fabric, lightly draw a diagonal line from corner to corner, as illustrated below:

  2. Second, make the HST using the Fabric A squares.  Take the three Fabric A squares and pair them up with three of the Fabric C squares (that you just drew the diagonal lines on).  Place them wrong sides together, with the drawn diagonal line on top.  Sew 1/4" on EACH side of the drawn line.  The illustration on the left below shows the sewing lines as dashed lines.  After sewing on each side of the drawn line, carefully cut down the center on the diagonal.  Once cut, this forms two HST.  Do this with all three of the Fabric A and C pairs, for a total of six HST.  Press each flat, toward the Fabric C.  Once pressed, trim each HST to an accurate 2.5" x 2.5".  These HST are shown below, on the right.
     

  3. Second, make the HST using the Fabric B squares.   Use the same directions as given in step 2 to make this set.  When finished, you should have six HST that are made from Fabrics B and C.  These should look similar to the sample below:

  4. Third, make the HST using the Fabric D squares.   Use the same directions as given in step 2 to make this set.  When finished, you should have six HST that are made from Fabrics D and C.  These should look similar to the sample below:

  5. Fourth, make the HST using the Fabric E squares.   Use the same directions as given in step 2 to make this set.  When finished, you should have six HST that are made from Fabrics E and C.  These should look similar to the sample below:

  6. Fifth, make the HST using the Fabric F squares.   Use the same directions as given in step 2 to make this set, with the exception that you are making 12 HST and using all six of the Fabric F squares.  When finished, you should have 12 HST that are made from Fabrics F and C.  These should look similar to the sample below:

  7. Sew the AC HST into three pairs, being careful of the placement, that look like this:

    Then, sew the three pairs together into this unit, again being careful of the placement:

  8. Sew the BC HST into three pairs, being careful of the placement, that look like this:

    Then, sew the three pairs together into this unit, again being careful of the placement:

  9. Sew the DC HST into three pairs, being careful of the placement, that look like this:

    Then, sew the three pairs together into this unit, again being careful of the placement:

  10. Sew the EC HST into three pairs, being careful of the placement, that look like this:

    Then, sew the three pairs together into this unit, again being careful of the placement:

  11. Sew the FC HST into six pairs, being careful of the placement, that look like this:

    Then, sew three pairs together into this unit, again being careful of the placement:

    Sew the remaining three pairs into another unit identical to the one just sewn.

  12. Press each of the Flying Geese units flat.

  13. Accuracy Check:  You should have six sets of Flying Geese units sewn together, looking similar to these:

  14. At this point, you have numerous options as to how you lay this block out.  My sample block is just one suggestion.  You can arrange these six units in any position before sewing them together.

  15. Press the finished block flat.  It should measure 12.5" x 12.5" and look similar to this:


The quilt below is a sample of using Block 10 alone, repeated nine times, and rotated.  Of course, the way you placed the Flying Geese units will change the color arrangement in your quilt.  This is a very striking quilt! 

The quilt below is a sample of using Block 10 with Block 9.  Notice how the Block 9s are rotated?

The quilt below is a sample of using Block 10 with Blocks 6 and 9.

Congratulations on completing Block 10.  We're getting close to finishing our Sampler Quilt with only two more blocks to go!  Be sure to sign up for the class beginning in January to quilt this!

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