Wednesday 1 February 2017

12 ½ Inch Inside Addition Block Tutorial



This post was originally written for the BeeInspired group – it’s the block I’ve requested the girls make for me this month. I thought I’d share it here as well.



The original block by Jessica (@alittlegressica) is designed at 8" unfinished. Upsizing it is fairly simple. Here’s what you will need



4 HST units with an unfinished size of 5 ½̎  using background and feature fabrics
(I’m not including cutting measurements or sewing techniques here. I know everyone has their own favourite HST method. I like to make mine oversized and trim. Links to resources are included at the bottom of the post);
4 x 3" squares background fabric
2 x 3" squares feature fabric

1 x  3" x 8" strip feature fabric


Sew 2 background squares to either end of the feature fabric strip and sew two feature fabric squares to one background fabric square each; sew the HST units to the 2 square units; then the two sewn sections to the centre strip and admire! (That’s black arrow, then green arrow, then red

As promised, here are some links:
Blossom Heart Quilts triangle tutorials (with the maths!)

See the work of others using this block:
on Instagram
No Hats in the House
Carla at Grace and Favour
Debbie at A Quilter’s Table


5 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing the upsize measurements and quick tutorial for this block!

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  2. I'm looking forward to making this block Sue. I had a look at the quilts in your links, I especially like the rainbow quilts, lovely. I'll look forward to seeing yours.

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  3. I love this block! It will be fun to make!

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  4. I love plus signs and this is a great block (and very nice tutorial)!

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  5. Thanks for the tute! I might use it for my local bee, if you don't mind.

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