18 Degree Squedge Block - Holly Berry Quilters' Guild
18 Degree Squedge Block
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18 Degree Squedge Block Go ahead--flip forward in this pattern to see what this block looks like when made into a quilt or table runner. Isn't that neat?
B
background
S
stripe
Finished block: 16 ½̎ square
Fabric
Exact Amount
B S
7 ½̎ 8̎
Suggested Yardage
Suggested Yardage
for a stripe running perpendicular to the selvage or an all over design
for a stripe running parallel to the selvage
¼ yd* ½ yd
1 ¼ yd 1 ¼ yd
* May require more fabric depending on design repeats
Fabric B S
Number of Strips Strip Width one 7 ½̎ x width of fabric two 8̎ x width of fabric
To get exact matches with your striped points, be sure you cut identical strips from the striped fabric.
Tool Preparation
Apply adhesive non-slip rings to both the back and front side of the tool. You need to have these on both sides as you'll be cutting pieces with the tool flipped over.
top cut line Notice the little slots in the tool? This is how you'll know where to cut the shorter Squedge pieces. Use a mechanical pencil to mark a line in each slot onto the fabric. Cut around the other sides of the tool, then remove the tool. Using a straight edge (or the outside edge of this tool) connect the marked lines and cut across the bottom of the Squedge piece.
© 2013 Cheryl Phillips
Page 1
bottom cut line
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This pattern is NOT for resale
18 Degree Squedge Block
Place the tool on the strip aligning the bottom edge of the tool with the edge. The words on the tool are DOWN.
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8̎ S
Cut 4
Cut the full tool shape.
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Set 1
Place the tool on the strip aligning the bottom edge of the tool with the edge. The words on the tool are UP.
Cut 4
8̎ S
Cut the full tool shape.
™
Tool design by Cheryl Phillips www.phillipsfiberart.com Made in USA
20 squedges = a 16 ½” square
Set 2
Place the tool on the strip aligning the bottom cut line to the bottom edge of the fabric as shown. Cut 4 with the words on the tool UP. Cut 4 with the words on the tool DOWN.
Cut 4
7 ½̎ B
Cut a partial tool shape.
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Place the tool on the strip aligning the top cut line of the tool with the edge. The words on the tool are UP.
Cut 4
a es = uedg 20 sq
uare ” sq 16 ½
Set 3
8̎ S
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erau qs ” ½
61 a =
segd euq s 02
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Yes the tool does extend beyond the strip--Remember you're cutting it at the slotted lines.
Cut 4
Cut a partial tool shape.
Set 4
© 2013 Cheryl Phillips
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ps illi Ph ryl om he rt.c y C era n b sfib USA sig lip de .phil de in a ol To www M
Page 2
20
= es dg ue sq
are qu ”s 6½ a1
Yes the tool does extend beyond the strip-Remember you're cutting it at the slotted lines.
This pattern is NOT for resale
18 Degree Squedge Block
www.phillipsfiberart.com
Arrange the pieces as shown. Sew four together to make a quarter triangle. Sew the four quarter triangle together to make the block.
I ron a square of freezer paper to the back of the project to stabilize the center opening. Trace a circle onto freezer paper. I ron the freezer paper onto a scrap of fabric you've chosen for your center applique. Cut the fabric, allowing ¼" for turning under. Applique the circle to the center opening.
© 2013 Cheryl Phillips
Page 3
This pattern is NOT for resale
18 Degree Squedge Block
www.phillipsfiberart.com
Options For Finishing
Sample made with 18 Degree Squedge blocks
© 2013 Cheryl Phillips
Page 4
Table Runner
This pattern is NOT for resale
www.phillipsfiberart.com
18 Degree Squedge Block Go ahead--flip forward in this pattern to see what this block looks like when made into a quilt or table runner. Isn't that neat?
B
background
S
stripe
Finished block: 16 ½̎ square
Fabric
Exact Amount
B S
7 ½̎ 8̎
Suggested Yardage
Suggested Yardage
for a stripe running perpendicular to the selvage or an all over design
for a stripe running parallel to the selvage
¼ yd* ½ yd
1 ¼ yd 1 ¼ yd
* May require more fabric depending on design repeats
Fabric B S
Number of Strips Strip Width one 7 ½̎ x width of fabric two 8̎ x width of fabric
To get exact matches with your striped points, be sure you cut identical strips from the striped fabric.
Tool Preparation
Apply adhesive non-slip rings to both the back and front side of the tool. You need to have these on both sides as you'll be cutting pieces with the tool flipped over.
top cut line Notice the little slots in the tool? This is how you'll know where to cut the shorter Squedge pieces. Use a mechanical pencil to mark a line in each slot onto the fabric. Cut around the other sides of the tool, then remove the tool. Using a straight edge (or the outside edge of this tool) connect the marked lines and cut across the bottom of the Squedge piece.
© 2013 Cheryl Phillips
Page 1
bottom cut line
™
s lip hil lP m ery rt.co h y C era n b sfib SA sig llip n U de hi e i ol w.p Mad o T ww
= es dg ue sq 0 2
are qu ”s ½ 6 a1
This pattern is NOT for resale
18 Degree Squedge Block
Place the tool on the strip aligning the bottom edge of the tool with the edge. The words on the tool are DOWN.
www.phillipsfiberart.com
8̎ S
Cut 4
Cut the full tool shape.
™
spillihP lyrehC yb ngised looT moc.trarebifspillihp.www ASU ni edaM
erauqs ”½ 61 a = segdeuqs 02
Set 1
Place the tool on the strip aligning the bottom edge of the tool with the edge. The words on the tool are UP.
Cut 4
8̎ S
Cut the full tool shape.
™
Tool design by Cheryl Phillips www.phillipsfiberart.com Made in USA
20 squedges = a 16 ½” square
Set 2
Place the tool on the strip aligning the bottom cut line to the bottom edge of the fabric as shown. Cut 4 with the words on the tool UP. Cut 4 with the words on the tool DOWN.
Cut 4
7 ½̎ B
Cut a partial tool shape.
™
ps l Philli m Chery n by erart.co desig psfib Tool w.philli in USA ww Made
Place the tool on the strip aligning the top cut line of the tool with the edge. The words on the tool are UP.
Cut 4
a es = uedg 20 sq
uare ” sq 16 ½
Set 3
8̎ S
™
erau qs ” ½
61 a =
segd euq s 02
spill ihP moc lyrehC y .trar eb b ngis ASU ifspillihp ed looT ni ed .w aM ww
Yes the tool does extend beyond the strip--Remember you're cutting it at the slotted lines.
Cut 4
Cut a partial tool shape.
Set 4
© 2013 Cheryl Phillips
™
ps illi Ph ryl om he rt.c y C era n b sfib USA sig lip de .phil de in a ol To www M
Page 2
20
= es dg ue sq
are qu ”s 6½ a1
Yes the tool does extend beyond the strip-Remember you're cutting it at the slotted lines.
This pattern is NOT for resale
18 Degree Squedge Block
www.phillipsfiberart.com
Arrange the pieces as shown. Sew four together to make a quarter triangle. Sew the four quarter triangle together to make the block.
I ron a square of freezer paper to the back of the project to stabilize the center opening. Trace a circle onto freezer paper. I ron the freezer paper onto a scrap of fabric you've chosen for your center applique. Cut the fabric, allowing ¼" for turning under. Applique the circle to the center opening.
© 2013 Cheryl Phillips
Page 3
This pattern is NOT for resale
18 Degree Squedge Block
www.phillipsfiberart.com
Options For Finishing
Sample made with 18 Degree Squedge blocks
© 2013 Cheryl Phillips
Page 4
Table Runner
This pattern is NOT for resale
