July
The July block gives you a chance to play with transparency. By selecting a color and using 2 shades, one lighter and one darker, you can create a transparent look. This is a quick and simple block for your busy summer schedule. This block features HSTs, squares, and rectangles. Please reference our HST tutorial.
We suggest using at least 4 fabrics for this block. If you need help planning out your colors, you can download a coloring sheet for the whole quilt here.
Step 1
Cut fabric pieces from your chosen fabrics.
Fabric A (white):
(4) 2.5” squares
(4) 2.5”x4.5” rectangles
(2) 3” squares for HSTs
Fabric B (gray):
(8) 2.5” squares
(4) 2.5”x4.5” rectangles
Fabric C (black):
(4) 2.5” squares
Fabric D (blue):
(2) 3” squares for HSTs
Units needed for July block:
(4) 2.5”x4.5” A rectangles
(4) 2.5”x4.5” B rectangles
(4) 2.5” A/D HST units
(4) 4.5” A/B/C 4-patch units
Step 2
Assemble A/D HST units from 3” squares. Trim to 2.5”.
Reference paired HST tutorial for detailed instructions.
Step 3
Assemble A/B/C 4-patch units from 2.5” squares.
Step 4
Arrange your block layout.
Step 5
Sew A/B rectangles together. Sew HST units together to create center diamond unit.
Step 6
Assemble block in rows. This is a basic 9-patch construction.
Step 7
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!
Hi , I’m trying to start the BOM and can not get the tutorials in the earlier blocks to open; the specific one I wanted to see was QST in the January? block. Thanks
Here is the direct link. I’ll also email it!
https://bouldermqg.com/2017/12/20/quarter-square-triangle-3-patch-qst-tutorial/