Davis’ Sampler Block 2 **Wishes** Tutorial
Welcome Friends!
This is the second block of Davis’ Sampler project, Wishes! This block includes Half Square Triangle units, Flying Geese, and a Square in a Square!
This sampler project has multiple purposes, and one of them is to learn about colors. Honestly, I do not have a good sense of colors. Knowing that, it always made me hesitate to start a new project worrying about possible failure 😞 . But, I determined to overcome the fear and become flexible to use colors. Also, rather than buying new fabrics, I decided to use my old fabrics before I make the complete set.
I have made several of this block using different color combination, and I loved the process and result. Hope you too have fun playing with colors!
To make this block, you will need 4 different fabrics - dark print (A), contrast print (E), medium print (B) or solid, and background (C).
Just like the Block 1 Celebration, I divided the block into 3 mini blocks as seen below. You will need to make four of B1 & B2, and one of B3.
To set the seams, I suggest ‘open seams’ to make it simple.
Cutting Instruction
B1
A: Cut 8 of 2 1/2” Squares
B: Cut 4 of 2 7/8” Squares
C: Cut 4 of 2 7/8” Squares
B2
D: Cut 4 of 2 1/2” x 4 1/2” Rectangles
E: Cut 1 of 5 1/4” Square
F: Cut 4 of 2 7/8” Squares
B3
G: Cut 4 of 2 1/2” Squares
H: Cut 1 of 4 1/2” Square
Making Triangles
B1 & B2
Cut the Fabric B, C (B1), and F (B2) squares once diagonally to make Half Square Triangles (HST).
2. Cut the Fabric E (B2) square twice diagonally to make 4 Quarter Square Triangles (QST)
Now, we are ready to sew!
Sewing Instruction
B1 Half Square Triangle units
1. With right sides together, stitch 8 sets of triangle B and C. Iron to set seams, and cut the dog ears 🐶.
2. Right side together, stitch square A and B/C units from step 1. Press to set the seams.
3. Stitch the units from step 2 together as shown below.
B2 Flying Geese
4. To make Flying Geese blocks, stitch HST F and QST E right side together as shown below. To save time, sew one side of four of QST E (chain stitching), press. Then, sew the other side, press, and trim the dog ears.
5. Stitch Flying Geese units from step 4 and rectangle D.
B3 Square in a Square
6. Right side together, layer one of the G squares on the Square H as shown below. Then, sew them together diagonally. You can draw a line as a guide. I used guide tape, and just match the corner with the center line.
Repeat the process to the opposite side before press and trim.
7. Trim the corner leaving 1/4” seam allowance. Press to set the seams.
Repeat the same process to the other corners.
Putting All Together
8. Now, it is time to assemble all together!
9. Lay out B1, B2, and B3 blocks as shown blow.
Matching centers together, sew mini blocks into rows.
Hooray! You just completed the block! Hope you enjoyed making this block, and stay tuned for the next one!
Thank you!
