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

Posted on December 31, 2020 by TK HarrisonJanuary 13, 2022

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 First Day after Christmas 12/26/2020: Glory Star Quilt Block

Posted on December 26, 2020 by TK HarrisonDecember 19, 2020

Glory Star Quilt Block

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

Purple: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
Purple: 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.)
Pink: Cut ONE (1) 4 1/2″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block.)
Pink: 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 White 5 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are flanked on TWO (2) sides by the results of the Purple 2 7/8″ squares & on the other TWO (2) sides by the results of the Pink 2 7/8″ squares. 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 Purple 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (These are flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ squares 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 be flanked by the Pink 2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)

Glory Star Quilt Block Diagram

Glory Star Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Glory Star 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.

Merry Christmas 12/25/2020: The King’s Crown Quilt Block

Posted on December 25, 2020 by TK HarrisonDecember 25, 2020

The King’s Crown Quilt Block

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

Aqua: Cut ONE (1) 6 1/8″ square. (This is the center of this quilt block. It’s flanked by the results of the White 4 7/8″ squares which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square.)
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.)
Blue: 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 White 5 1/4″ square, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 1/2″ squares. (These are the FOUR (4) corner’s of this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Blue 2 7/8″ squares, which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 4 1/8″ 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 Aqua 6 1/8″ square which will create ONE (1) Square in a Square. They’ll also help create the center of 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 are flanked by the results of the Blue
2 7/8″ squares, which will create FOUR (4) Flying Geese, as needed for this quilt block.)

The King’s Crown Quilt Block Diagram

The King’s Crown Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “The King’s Crown 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.

Countdown to Christmas 12/24/2020: Mary’s Basket Quilt Block

Posted on December 24, 2020 by TK HarrisonDecember 19, 2020

Mary’s Basket Quilt Block

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

Navy Blue: Cut FIVE (5) 1 7/8″ squares. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. You only need NINE (9) of these triangles for this quilt block. (These are flanked by the the Pink 1 7/8″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut FIVE (5) 1 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Navy Blue 1 7/8″ squares which will create TEN (10) Half-Square Triangles. You only need NINE (9) of these Half-Square Triangles for this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut ONE (1) 1 7/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These are paired with the White 1 7/8″ squares, which will create TWO (2) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Pink: 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. You only need NINE (9) of these Half-Square Triangles for this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut ONE (1) 9 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 the “basket” of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut ONE (1) 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangle. (This is paired on ONE (1) side with the results of the White 9 7/8″ square & on ONE (1) other side with the White 1 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ rectangle. It’s part of the “basket handle” of this quilt block.)
Pink: Cut ONE (1) 1 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ rectangle. (This is paired one ONE (1) side with the results of the White 9 7/8″ square & on ONE (1) other side with the White 1 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ rectangle. It’s part of the “basket handle” of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 1 7/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These will flank the the Navy Blue 1 7/8″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut FOUR (4) 2 7/8″ squares. (These are paired with the Pink 2 7/8″ squares which will create EIGHT (8) Half-Square Triangles. You only need NINE (9) of these Half-Square Triangles for this quilt block.)
White: Cut TWO (2) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangles. (ONE (1) of these is the upper left-hand corner of this quilt block. The other ONE (1) is the lower right-hand corner of 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. You only need ONE (1) of these triangles for this quilt block. (This is flanked by the Pink 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ rectangle & by the Pink 1 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ rectangle. It’s also flanked by the results of the Pink 1 7/8″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 1 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ rectangle. (This will be the right-hand side of this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 1 1/2″ x 9 1/2″ rectangle. (This will be the top of this quilt block.)

Mary’s Basket Quilt Block Diagram

Mary’s Basket Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Mary’s Basket 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.

Countdown to Christmas 12/23/2020: Christmas Tree Quilt Block

Posted on December 23, 2020 by TK HarrisonDecember 19, 2020

Christmas Tree Quilt Block

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

Green: Cut ONE (1) 2 1/2″ square. This is paired with the results of the White 2 7/8″ square & flanked by the results of the White 3 1/4″ square. As needed for this quilt block.)
Green: Cut FIVE (5) 3 1/2″ squares. (These are paired with the White 3 1/2″ squares, which will create TEN (10) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
Mint Green: Cut TWO (2) 6 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.)
White: Cut FIVE (5) 3 1/2″ squares. On the back side of the square draw a diagonal line, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. (These are paired with the Green 3 1/2″ squares, which will create TEN (10) Half-Square Triangles, as needed for this quilt block.)
White: TWO (2) 2 5/8″ squares. (These are flanked by the results of the Green 3 1/2″ squares as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 2 7/8″ square. Then cut the square diagonally, corner-to-corner, ONE (1) time. You’ll end up with TWO (2) triangles. (These are paired with the Green 2″ square as needed for this quilt block.)
White: ONE (1) 2 1/2″ 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 will flank the Green 2″ square as needed for this quilt block.)
White: Cut ONE (1) 6 1/2″ 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 on TWO (2) sides by the results of the Green 3 1/2″ squares. It’ll also be flanked by the results of the White 2 7/8″ square & the Green 2″ square. As needed for this quilt block.)

Christmas Tree Quilt Block Diagram

Christmas Tree Quilt

If you make TWELVE (12) “Christmas Tree 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.