Patches of Blue Quilt Along – Block 6 Shimmering Snow

Its a beautiful summer weekend, and I am so happy to announce that we are on Block 6 (halfway through) our Patches of Blue Quilt Along!

Especially to my husband Michael to whom the “Patches of Blue” book is dedicated to, Happy Father’s Day Sweetheart!

“Shimmering Snow” from page 85 is the next block that we will be working on.

This month you’ll need: 1 blue fat eighth 1 light fat eighth

I love how this “Shimmering Snow” quilt makes our guest room so light and welcoming.

We will be making 1 block, you need to cut:

Blue Fabric 8 small squares 2 medium squares (for quarter square triangles) 1 large square

Light Fabric 4 small squares 2 medium squares (for quarter square triangles) 8 rectangles 4 corner squares

First we need to make 4 quarter square triangle units (Step A in book directions). There are 2 different ways yo make these, I would like to take a few minutes to show you both. Let’s begin making 2 with the traditional way, and then we’ll make 2 with an alternate method.

Select 2 medium squares 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″.

Place them on top of each other and cut twice diagonally to make 4 triangles.

Separate the pieces and layout 2 quarter square triangle units as shown above. Check your color position to ensure it is correct.

Join 1 dark and 1 light triangle together. I like chain sewing, always keep your light fabric on the top and dark on the bottom, right sides of fabric together.

Press open, pushing the seam allowence toward the dark triangle.

Place two halves right sides together, lock the seams, pin in place, and stitch.

Press all seams in one direction.