Squares on Point
Strip piecing method for squares on point. Cut strips of the print ½" larger than desired finished size. Cut background fabric strips ½" wider than print strips. Sew alternating print with background. Cut this unit in half and sew side by side adding an additional background strip to make it begin and end with the background fabric. Cut the sewn unit into strips across all seams ½" wider than finished square size. Lay strips down, staggering them like stairs. The lower right hand corner of the top row square should meet the upper left hand corner of the second row square. Stitch rows together. Cut carefully at a 45º angle in the background space between the rows of print. This produces rows of squares on point. Pretty neat. The edges will end up on the bias so handle carefully to prevent stretching when sewing into your quilt top. Please feel free to flickr mail me if you have any questions. Enjoy.
Squares on Point
Strip piecing method for squares on point. Cut strips of the print ½" larger than desired finished size. Cut background fabric strips ½" wider than print strips. Sew alternating print with background. Cut this unit in half and sew side by side adding an additional background strip to make it begin and end with the background fabric. Cut the sewn unit into strips across all seams ½" wider than finished square size. Lay strips down, staggering them like stairs. The lower right hand corner of the top row square should meet the upper left hand corner of the second row square. Stitch rows together. Cut carefully at a 45º angle in the background space between the rows of print. This produces rows of squares on point. Pretty neat. The edges will end up on the bias so handle carefully to prevent stretching when sewing into your quilt top. Please feel free to flickr mail me if you have any questions. Enjoy.