We’ve finally made it! After completing this block you will have 12 blocks that will finish at 12” each. Congratulations on making it to the end. Next week we will have our final post on assembling your BOM quilt!
Our December block is a nice and easy block featuring HST units. Please reference our paired HST tutorial for detailed instructions.
We recommend using 5 fabrics.
Step 1
Cut pieces from your chosen fabrics.
Fabric A – White:
(8) 4” squares for HST units
Fabric B:
(2) 4” squares for HST units
Fabric C:
(2) 4” squares for HST units
Fabric D:
(2) 4” squares for HST units
Fabric E:
(2) 4” squares for HST units
Units needed for December block:
(4) 3.5” A/B HST units
(4) 3.5” A/C HST units
(4) 3.5” A/D HST units
(4) 3.5” A/E HST units
Step 2
Assemble (2) pairs each of A/B, A/C, A/D, and A/E HST units. Trim to 3.5”.
Reference our paired HST tutorial for detailed instructions.
Step 3
Arrange block layout.
Step 4
Assemble block in rows or quadrants. This is a standard 16-patch construction.
Step 5
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!
