By Laura Loewen

Our March block is a Squash Blossom. This is a modern block with an Aztec feel. It uses squares, rectangles, half-square triangle (HST) units, and single flying geese (FG) units. Please reference our paired HST tutorial, and single FG tutorial for these units. Measurements given for single FG units allow for trimming to size as noted at the end of the single FG tutorial.

We suggest using three fabrics for this block. If you need help planning out your colors, you can download a coloring sheet for the whole quilt here, or just the January, February, and March blocks here.

Step 1

Cut fabric pieces from your chosen fabrics

Fabric A (white):

(4) 2.5” squares

(4) 2.5” X 4.5” rectangles

(2) 3” squares for HST units

(2) 2.75” X 4.75” rectangles for FG units

(4) 2.75” squares for FG units

Fabric B (black):

(4) 2.5” X 4.5” rectangles

(2) 3” squares for HST units

(4) 2.75” X 4.75” rectangles for FG units

(4) 2.75” squares for FG units

Fabric C (red):

(4) 2.75” squares for FG units

Units needed for Squash Blossom block:

(2) 2.5” X 4.5” A/B FG units

(2) 2.5” X 4.5” B/A FG units

(2) 2.5” X 4.5” B/C FG units

(4) 2.5” X 4.5” A rectangles

(4) 2.5” X 4.5” B rectangles

(4) 2.5” square A/B HST units

(4) 2.5” A squares

Step 2

Assemble A/B, B/A, and B/C single FG units.

Pair together (1) 2.75” X 4.75” A rectangle with (2) 2.75” B squares. X 2

Pair together (1) 2.75” X 4.75” B rectangle with (2) 2.75” A squares. X 2

Pair together (1) 2.75” X 4.75” B rectangle with (2) 2.75” C squares. X 2

Reference our single FG tutorial for detailed instructions.

Step 3

Assemble (4) 2.5” A/B HST units from 3” squares.

Reference paired HST tutorial for detailed instructions.

Step 4

Arrange block layout.

Step 5

Assemble pieces into 9 units as shown before assembling block.

Step 6

Trim block to 12.5” square.

Boulder MQG members can download a PDF of the pattern in the member area.

Play along with us and make sure you share your blocks so we can see your progress! On Instagram use #bouldermqgbom18 and tag us @bouldermqg  On Facebook share your blocks on the Boulder Modern Quilt Guild page.We may even share your blocks on our blog, Facebook, or Instagram!