On Cloud Nine: Shadows Quilt Block
Shadows Quilt Block
Cutting Requirements for 12″ finished block (precise 1/4″ seam allowance):
- Purple: Cut ONE (1) 6 3/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles.
- Purple: Cut ONE (1) 5 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. You only need THREE (3) of these triangles for this quilt block.
- Purple: Cut ONE (1) 13 1/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. You only need ONE (1) of these for this quilt block.
- White: Cut ONE (1) 6 3/4″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You will end up with TWO (2) triangles.
- White: Cut TWO (2) 5 1/4″ squares. Then cut the squares diagonally, corner-to-corner, TWO (2) times. You will end up with FOUR (4) triangles per square. You only need SIX (6) of these triangles for this quilt block.
- White: Cut ONE (1) 6 7/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles.
Shadows Quilt Block Diagram
What is sewn to the sides of the green 13 1/4″ triangle?
Hi Nancy! I just edited the block instructions for you. I added a White square that’s cut in half. Those two White triangles are what are on the sides of the Purple 13 1/4″ triangle.