Creative blocks

Note: The calculations are based on cutting twelve (12) diamonds (in columns of three [3] diamonds) from the constructed strip sets. 1 From the off-white BKG fabric (diamonds), cut forty-eight (48) 2½

The blocks in this booklet can be traditionally pieced by cutting and sewing together individual squares, rectangles and triangles. An alternative approach is to try the following handy techniques. Th

You will need ■ Prints, fabrics A – Four (4) fat quarters for A blocks ■ Prints, fabrics B – Four (4) fat quarters for B blocks ■ Dark red fabric – ½yd ■ Background (BKG) – 2½yds ■ Binding – ½yd ■ Bac

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. ■ HST = half-square triangle. ■ HR

You will need ■ Selection of greys/black fabrics (Set 1) – 2¼yds ■ Selection of cream/taupe fabrics (Set 2) – 2¼yds ■ Red contrast fabrics (Set 3) – ⅞yd ■ Border – ⅞yd ■ Backing* – 4¼yds (optional) ■

You will need For the whole quilt ■ Background fabric – 4yds ■ Background for fabric borders – 1½yds ■ Soft pink fabric (sashing cornerstones) – ¾yd ■ Yellow – Two (2) fat quarters ■ Pink – Two (2) fa