Building Block: Block 17

We are back again for another Free Block. This week, we are on Block 17!

We are going to be making 4 sets of half-square triangles using the 2-at-a-time Half-Square Triangles method.

Take 4- E and 4- G and make eight E/G Half-Square Triangles. Trim to 2 1/2″ Square.

Take 2- E/G, 1-D, and 1-F and layout as shown with the E/G pointing toward center.

Sew top two together and then bottom two together, presing towards D or F.

Nesting seams, sew the two rows together and press. Trim to 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″. Make 4. (Corner Unit)

We are going to make 1 set of Flying Geese using the No-Waste Flying Geese method.

Take 1- C and 4- G and make four C/G Flying Geese. Trim to 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″.

Take 1 C/G Flying Geese and 1- A and layout as shown with C/G on the top and A below.

Press toward A. Trim to 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″. Make 4. (Center Unit)

Building Blocks: Block 17

The quilt block will be layed out with 9 pieces, creating a 3 x 3 layout.

Sew each row together pressing towards the Corner and Center and sew the rows together. Press.

Trim to 12 1/2″ square.

I didn’t make any changes to the bright block. I loved this block just how it was!

Which one is your favorite???

If you have any questions, please go watch the YouTube video (above). I go into much more detail in the video, and you can watch it and follow along.

If you have questions after that, drop them in my comment section below, or on the comment section of the video and I will come and answer them.

I would love to see your progress. Just tag me at #theashleytomlinson or #ashley_sunnymade and I’ll be able to see you on social media.

I want to see how they turn out!

Happy sewing!