November – Zigzag Path

Our November block is a quick and easy Zigzag Path. This block uses a single center square and HST units. Please reference our paired HST tutorial for detailed instructions.

We recommend using at least 3 fabrics. If you need help planning out your colors, you can download a coloring sheet for the whole quilt here.

Step 1

Cut pieces from your chosen fabrics.

Fabric A (white):

(3) 5” squares for HST units

Fabric B (yellow):

(3) 5” squares for HST units

Fabric C (pink):

(2) 5” squares for HST units

(1) 4.5” square

Units needed for Zigzag Path block:

(2) 4.5” A/C HST units

(2) 4.5” B/C HST units

(4) 4.5” A/B HST units

(1) C 4.5” square

Step 2

Assemble (1) pair A/C, (1) pair B/C, and (2) pairs A/B HST units from 5” squares. Trim to 4.5”.

Reference paired HST tutorial for detailed instructions.

Step 3

Arrange block layout.

Step 4

Assemble block in rows. This is a standard 9-patch construction.

Step 5

Trim block to 12.5” square.

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!