How to Make Center Squares and Triangle Corner Square Quilt Blocks

Tuesday Thread – Quilt How to

Beth Ann of The Quilt Ladies
The Center triangle quilt block is all about sewing your triangles on to opposite sides, turn and sew opposite sides.

FYI: I am a little generous with my cutting of the triangles, you can always cut them, sew and trim, to the 1/4″ seam allowance.

Center Square
how to make a center square quilt block
Cut your Squares and then triangles as stated in the pattern.
Sew on the top triangle, Trim the ends even.
Sew on the bottom Triangle, Trim the ends.
Note:
sewing the pieces across make the square lay flat, as does trimming the ends.
Sew on the side triangles.
Trim the quilt block making sure to leave the 1/4” seam allowance. 
Press
 
how to make a center square quilt block
center square quilt block cutting chart
Center Square Cutting Guide

 

how to make a quilt block with triangle cornersTriangle Corners  Adding Triangle to corner unit
 
Cut your Squares into triangles as stated in the pattern.
Sew triangles (finished size plus 7/8″) to square or triangle block,
trim and press.
Cut your Squares (finished size plus 7/8″)and then into triangles as
stated in the pattern
Place the good-side of fabric to good-side of
fabric, sew from corner to corner.
Using a 1/4” seam allowance, trim, press to larger triangle. 
corner triangle added to quilt block
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