Attic Window

 

I have a group of  six ladies that come every Monday for sewing, chatting and fixing the world problems  😊
 

We have decided to do a Technique's Quilt so every one picked a block that they would like to learn and first up is Attic Window's.

 

I will be making a block every week and using fabrics from my stash.

 

I have decided to do a step by step tutorial so if you would like to follow you are quite welcome to.

From my stash.

 

 

Cut 4 squares x 5 inches

Cut 8 strips x 2 inches x 7½ inches

for the window ledge use a light and dark fabric so it gives the illusion of light and shadow.

 

 

 

I am using four colour ways.

 

 

 

On the wrong side of the square fabrics, lower right, place a dot ¼ inch from the corner.

 

 

Sew strip onto left hand side - face to face, letting it over hang at the bottom.

 

 

 Sew to the ¼ inch mark and do a back stitch.

 

 

 

Fold back, finger press.

 

 

 

Place bottom strip on - face to face, letting it cross and overlap the side strip.

 

 

Sew seam and stop at the ¼ inch mark.

 

Fold back, finger press.

 

 

Fold the block diagonally making sure your strips line up straight with each other. Place your ruler on the 45° line of the fold.

 

 

Now mark a line on the strip fabric following the fold line.

 

 

 

*Pin in place and sew (do a back stitch) from the corner seam to the edge.

 *Make sure the seams of the strip lay towards the square when you start sewing the mitre.

 

 

Now you have the perfect mitred corner

Cut of waste ¼ inch from the sewing line.

 

 

Make up the other blocks.

 Sew two blocks together for each row.

 

 

 

Then join the rows together.

 

 

I like to sew around the block 1/8 inch around the edge to stop it from distorting.

 

 

Then press.

 

 Hope you enjoyed making this block.

 

Thanks for stopping by

Carol 🌹