Sampler Quilt 2011 - Week 20 - Clays Choice

Clay's Choice is made with half square triangles and squares and uses 3 fabrics.

A Clay's Choice calculator is available for different size and number of blocks for your own project.

Fabrics

Fabric 1: Cut 1 strip(s) 2 inches wide. Subcut into 4A squares. Cut 1 strip(s) 23/8 inches wide. Subcut into 4 B squares.

Fabric 2: Cut 1 strip(s) 23/8 inches wide. Subcut into 4 B squares.

Fabric 3: Cut 1 strip(s) 2 inches wide. Subcut into 4A squares.

Instructions

Half Square Triangle instructions Match one B square each of fabric 1 and 2 right sides together. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on wrong side of lighter fabric. Sew 1/4 inch seam on both side of diagonal line. Cut units apart on drawn diagonal line. Press seam to one side. Makes 2 units per square pair. Make 8 per block for a total of 8.

Block instructionsLayout block pieces using A squares and half square triangles as shown in diagram. Sew first columns, then rows using a 1/4 inch seam. Press seams to one side.