HST Block of the Month: April

Welcome to the Half-Square Triangle Block of the Month! For each month in 2012, I'll present a quick tutorial for a traditional quilt block using half-square triangles (HST)! It's going to be a lot of fun, feel free to join in at any time! For past posts see here.  
Happy April! Today I'm sharing with you the fourth block of our block of the month series! This block is made up of pinwheels! Let's dive right in!

For my block I used prints from Modern Meadow by Joel Dewberry, Ruby by Bonnie & Camille, Oval Elements by Pat Bravo, and Outfoxed by Lizzy House.

Cutting

HST Block of the Month: April, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

Traditional Method:

- (8) 4" squares from background fabric (white)

- (2) 4" squares from print fabric (green)

- (2) 4" squares from second print fabric (turquoise)

- (2) 4" squares from third print fabric (teal)
- (2) 4" squares from fourth print fabric (navy)

Alternative Method:

- (4) 6" squares from background fabric (white)

- (1) 6" squares from print fabric (green)

- (1) 6" squares from second print fabric (turquoise)

- (1) 6" squares from third print fabric (teal)
- (1) 6" squares from fourth print fabric (navy)

HST Block of the Month: April, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

1. Assemble your half-square triangles using either the traditional method, or the alternative method. Press seams open.

2. Trim your HSTs to 3.5" square.

HST Block of the Month: April, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

3. Arrange your HSTs as shown in the image above.

4. Sew your HSTs into four rows. Press seams in alternating directions.

HST Block of the Month: April, a photo by jenib320 on Flickr.

5. Sew your four rows together, pinning where the seams match up. Press seams open. Trim block to 12.5" if necessary.

Voila! You're done! :)

If you create a block using this tutorial I hope you'll add it to the flickr group!

Happy Sewing!