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.

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