Sampler Quilt 2011 - Week 22 - Birds in the Air

Birds in the Air has half square triangles and squares and uses 2 fabrics.

A Birds in the Air calculator is available for different sizes, number and methods of blocks for your own project.

Fabrics

Fabric 1:  Cut 1 strip 2½ inches wide. Subcut into 3 squares and 6 half square triangles using a side right triangle ruler also known as a half square triangle ruler.

Fabric 2:  Cut 1 strip 2½ inches wide. Subcut into 6 half square triangles using a side right triangle ruler also known as a half square triangle ruler.

Instructions

Half Square Triangle instructions Cut half square triangles from strips as listed in cutting instructions. Match half square triangles of each fabric right sides together and sew ¼ inch seam on long side of half square triangle; press toward darker fabric. Make 6 half square triangle units.

Birds in the Air Finishing instructions Layout pieces as shown in diagram and chain piece block, first rows, then columns, using a ¼ inch seam. Press seams to one side.