Countdown to Christmas 2020

The Sixth Day after Christmas 12/31/2021: Happy New Year Quilt Block!

Posted on December 31, 2020 by TK HarrisonDecember 31, 2020

Happy New Year Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Gold: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’ll be flanked by the results of the Black 5 1/4″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Gold: Cut TWO (2) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Black 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles. Then they’re flanked by the results of the Gold 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Gold: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the Gold 2 7/8″ squares & the results of the Black 3 1/4″ squares. Plus the Black 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles. All of which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese as needed for this quilt block.)
Black: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles. (These are paired with the results of the Gold 2 7/8″ squares. Then they’re flanked by the results of the Gold 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Black: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. (These are paired with the Black
1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles & the results of the Gold 2 7/8″ squares. Then they’ll be flanked by the results of the Gold 5 1/4″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
Black: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the Gold 4 1/2″ square, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These are the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block. They’ll be paired withe the Black 1 7/8″ x 3 3/8″ rectangles & the results of the Black 3 1/4″ squares.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the Gold 5 1/4″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)

Happy New Year Quilt Block Diagram

Happy New Year Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Happy New Year Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

The Fifth Day after Christmas 12/30/2020: Bright Winter Quilt Block

Posted on December 30, 2020 by TK HarrisonFebruary 14, 2021

Bright Winter Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Lt. Blue: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 4 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut SIX (6) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 1/2″ squares, which will create THREE (3) Four-Patch sections, as needed for this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 4 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 4 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut SIX (6) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the Blue 2 1/2″ squares, which will create THREE (3) Four-Patch sections, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Lt. Blue 4 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Blue 4 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)

Bright Winter Quilt Block Diagram

Bright Winter Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Bright Winter Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

The Fourth Day after Christmas 12/29/2020: Tree of Paradise Quilt Block

Posted on December 29, 2020 by TK HarrisonDecember 20, 2020

Tree of Paradise Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Green: Cut THIRTY-ONE (31) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 1 7/8″ squares, which will create SIXTY-TWO (62) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Green: Cut FOUR (4) 1 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the White 3 1/4″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Green: Cut ONE (1) 3 7/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. You only need ONE (1) of these triangles for this quilt block. (This is flanked by the results of the Green 1 7/8″ squares on TWO (2) sides. It’s also flanked by TWO (2) White 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangles & ONE (1) Green 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangle.)
Green: Cut ONE (1) 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangle. (This is paired with the White 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangle as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FIVE (5) 1 1/2″ squares. (These are flanked by the results of the Green 1 7/8″ squares. ONE (1) of these is the upper right-hand corner of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 3 7/8″ square. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (This is paired with ONE (1) Green 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangle & the TWO (2) White 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangles. Which will create ONE (1) Snowball corner. It’s also the lower left-hand corner of this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 3 1/4″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the results of the Green 1 7/8″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangles. (This is paired with the Green 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangle. They’re also flanked by the results of the White 9 1/4″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 9 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. You only need TWO (2) of these triangles for this quilt block. (These will flank the White 1 7/8″ x 6 1/8″ rectangles as needed for this quilt block.)

Tree of Paradise Quilt Block Diagram

Tree of Paradise Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Tree of Paradise Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

The Third Day after Christmas 12/28/2020: Crown of Life Quilt Block

Posted on December 28, 2020 by TK HarrisonDecember 20, 2020

Crown of Life Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Tan: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares which will make SIXTEEN (16) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles will be the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
Tan: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (These will flank the White 4 1/2″ square that’s the center of this quilt block.)
White: Cut EIGHT (8) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the squares draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Tan 2 7/8″ squares which will make SIXTEEN (16) Half-Square Triangles. FOUR (4) of these Half-Square Triangles will be the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (These are paired with the Tan 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block.)

Crown of Life Quilt Block Diagram

Crown of Life Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Crown of Life Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.

The Second Day after Christmas 12/27/2020: Dove of Peace Quilt Block

Posted on December 27, 2020 by TK HarrisonDecember 27, 2020

Dove of Peace Quilt Block

Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (scant 1/4″ seam allowance):

Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
Blue: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the White 5 1/4″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
Lt. Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 4 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the White 5 1/4″ square, which will create ONE (1) more Square in a Square, as needed for this quilt block.)
Lt. Blue: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Lt. Blue: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These are flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Lt. Blue 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles per square. (These will flank the results of the Lt. Blue 5 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You’ll end up with FOUR (4) triangles. (These will flank the Blue 4 1/2″ square, which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square, as needed for this quilt block.)

Dove of Peace Quilt Block Diagram

Dove of Peace Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Dove of Peace Quilt Blocks,” you’ll end up with the quilt top pictured above. The size will be 36″ x 48″ finished, 36 1/2″ x 48 1/2″ unfinished.