Sampler Quilt 2011 - Week 25 - Attic Window

Week 25 is the Attic Window block which fits a 3 by 3 square grid layout and uses squares and half square triangles. You'll need 4 fabrics for this block, background and a light, medium and dark are what I've chosen.

An Attic Window calculator is available for different sizes, number and methods of blocks for your own project.

Fabric Instructions

Background: Cut 1 square 2½ inches.
Light Fabric: Cut 2 squares 2½ inches. Cut 2 half square triangles from 2½ inch strip.
Medium Fabric: Cut 2 half square triangles from 2½ inch strip.
Dark Fabric: Cut 2 squares 2½ inches. Cut 4 half square triangles from 2½ inch strip.

Half Square Triangle Instructions

Cutting: Using a side right triangle ruler or template, cut half square triangles. Move ruler/template upside down for next cut when necessary.

Sewing: Sew ¼ inch seam on long side of triangle pair. Press seam to one side.

Finishing Instructions

Layout Attic Window block as shown. Chain piece together using ¼ inch seam, sewing first rows, then columns. Press seams to one side.