This Jungle Quilt Block is another easy block – but I sure do like the effect you get when it is repeated! I think this would make a grand scrappy quilt with a little bit of planning. Here is the basic block:
But Wait! It needs a partner to reproduce.
If you are going to make a mini-quilt or a repeating border, you will need both of these.
To Make the Jungle Quilt Block:
Before starting this project, I recommend that you press your fabric with spray sizing. It will make it easier to cut small pieces. Take the time to clean your machine, put in a new needle, and fill a few bobbins. When pressing, just hold the iron over a spot for a moment or two. This pattern assumes a perfect 1/4” seam.
- (2) 4″ Giraffe squares (to make the HSTs)
- (2) 3-1/2″ Giraffe squares
- (1) 4″ Zebra square (to make the HSTs)
- (1) 3-1/2″ Zebra square
- (1) 4″ Leopard square (to make the HSTs)
- (1) 3-1/2″ Leopard square
- (4) 4″ Background squares (to make the HSTs)
- (4) 3-1/2″ Background squares
How to Create and Square Up a Half Square Triangle (HST) Quilt Block
The Traditional Method of making Half Square Triangle Blocks (HSTs) is to place two identical squares right sides together. These squares should be 7/8″ larger than the finished size of the final HST. Draw a diagonal line on the back of one square. Sew 1/4″ on both sides of the line. Cut on the line and press to the dark.
You will have made two identical Half Square Triangle (HST) blocks. My personal preference is to cut squares 1″ larger than the finished size of the final HST and square it up to the correct size after pressing.
There are two ways you can square up your block.
You can place a square ruler so the diagonal line is directly over the seam and just cut two sides. Quilt-in-a-Day has a Square Up Ruler that uses this method.
Or you can press open the block (pressing to the dark) and square it up using a ruler the same size as the block you are making. A fussy-cut ruler with lines on both diagonals will be very helpful with this.
For ONE block, Make and Assemble:
- (4) Giraffe HSTs
- (2) Giraffe Squares
- (2) Zebra HSTs
- (1) Zebra Square
- (2) Leopard HSTs
- (1) Leopard Square
Here is the block layout:
You have made a jungle block!
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