Block Heads 3Block45

Patterns brought to you compliments ofSONGBIRDBY BETSY CHUTCHIAN
I like blocks that allow me to combine
triangles and “X” designs. They area great opportunity to use leftover
scraps, make interesting color
patterns or create secondary designs
within a quilt.

CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:(For fabric choices refer to the diagram)
4” Block6” Block

E
F A
A
DF
E
C A
A B
A B
C A
C A B
ABCAB
D
AC C A
DB
B A
ACA
BCAC
B A
A C
B A
FEDA FE A

8” Block12” Block

A:(10) 1 5/8” squares; cut (10) 1 7/8” squares; cut (10) 2 ¼” squares; cuteach square once
each square once
each square once
diagonally to makediagonally to makediagonally to make(20) A triangles.
(20) A triangles.
(20) A triangles.

(10) 3” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(20) A triangles.

B:(5) 1 5/8” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(10) B triangles.

(5) 1 7/8” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(10) B triangles.

(5) 2 ¼” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(10) B triangles.

(5) 3” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(10) B triangles.

C:(5) 1 5/8” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(10) C triangles.

(5) 1 7/8” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(10) C triangles.

(5) 2 ¼” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(10) C triangles.

(5) 3” squares; cuteach square once
diagonally to make(10) C triangles.

D:(1) 3 ¼” square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) D triangles.

(1) 4 ¼” square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) D triangles.

(1) 5 ¼” square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) D triangles.

(1) 7 ¼” square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) D triangles.

E:(1) 2 1/4" square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) E triangles.

(1) 2 3/4" square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) E triangles.

(1) 3 1/4" square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) E triangles.

(1) 4 1/4" square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) E triangles.

F:(1) 2 1/4" square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) F triangles.

(1) 2 3/4" square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) F triangles.

(1) 3 1/4" square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) F triangles.

(1) 4 1/4" square; cut
the square twice
diagonally to make(4) F triangles.

1ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:Block Heads 31.

Begin block assembly by making HST units. Place(1) A triangle with (1) B triangle, right sides together
and edges aligned.

Make(10) Units

A

2. Sew along the longest edge using a ¼” seam.
Press toward the A triangle.

B

3. Repeat to make (10) A/B HST units and (10)A
A/C HST units using the same piecing methods
described above. Press A/C HST units to the Ctriangle. Keep HST units separated by color forCorganization.
4. Use the following guide to trim HST units for each block size:
a.
b.
c.
d.

Make(10) Units4” Block: 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” unfinished (3/4” x ¾” finished)
6” Block: 1 ½” x 1 ½” unfinished (1” x 1” finished)
8” Block: 1 7/8” x 1 7/8” unfinished (1 3/8” x 1 3/8” finished)
12” Block: 2 5/8” x 2 5/8” unfinished (2 1/8” x 2 1/8” finished)

5. The block will be assembled diagonally. One section will run from the top left
corner to the bottom right corner. The top right corner is a section and thebottom left corner is a section. Lay out A/B HST units, A/C HST units, andtriangles from fabrics D, E and F as shown. HST units are turned throughout
and colors alternated. Please note that the longest edges of the D triangles
will create the sides of the block.
6. Once you have confirmed that all units are placed correctly, begin sewing thecenter section together. HST units have been pressed to allow the seams tonestle. The diagrams show the center section in all stages of assembly. Arrows
indicate pressing instructions, or press open.
FEABACDBlock 45 - Songbird
Betsy ChutchianDFEEF

DDEF

7. Sew the center section together and press.
8. Begin assembling the corner sections as shown. Ensure that HST units
still alternate between fabrics during assembly. Arrows indicate pressing
instructions.
9. Sew the corner sections together and press.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
10. Sew both corner sections onto both long edges of the center section. Use pins
to help align and nestle seams.
11. Once sewn, press seams outward and toward the corner to complete theblock.

12. Trim block using the guide listed below:a. 4 ½” x 4 ½” unfinished (4” x 4” finished)b. 6 ½” x 6 ½” unfinished (6” x 6” finished)c. 8 ½” x 8 ½” unfinished (8” x 8” finished)

Block 45 - Songbird
Betsy Chutchiand. 12 ½” x 12 ½” unfinished (12” x 12” finished)

DESIGNER INFO
Tips: Starch your fabrics before cutting. Play with the positive/negative look, but
be sure to include a medium value.
New Collection: Look for Elinore's Endeavor fabric arriving soon, and for all thelovely patterns I and others have designed for my beautiful
collection.

Betsy Chutchian
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