Dance of the Tiger - Part III, Setting Triangles and Corners

All the setting triangles are pieced and the four pieced corners. The instructions for both are below. Later this month after I assemble all the blocks and come back for the borders -- of course, there is tiger fabric and a beautiful purple. For the other Parts and Progress, visit here.

For the 10 (ten) setting triangles and 4 (four) corners, you will need to cut 66 half square triangles -- I cut from 2 1/2" strips of the background fabric.

For the framing -- you will need 28 - half triangles cut from 1 1/2" strips of background (if using the easy angle).

Using the above diagram, make 10 sets of framing strips. The black strips are 1 1/2" x 10 1/2". The square is 1 1/2" (you will need 10).

The pieced triangles are made from 6 purple 2 1/2" squares, 4 background 2 1/2" squares and 5 half square triangles from the 2 1/2" strips (see above for cutting).

Frame each of the 10 triangles.

For the pieced corners, cut 4 (four) quarter triangles from 1 1/2" strips (I used the Companion ruler).

Above is a corner unit -- 3 purple squares (2 1/2"), 1 background (2 1/2"), 4 half square triangles, 1 quarter square triangle. The framing unit is only on one side, made from 1 - 1 1/2" x 10 1/2" black strip with 2 half square triangles cut from the 1 1/2" strips. Need four.

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"ROOOOOAAAAR" says the Tiger

Dance with the Tiger is approaching the final steps. The 10 triangle setting blocks are done. The four corners are remaining and they will also be pieced. The instructions will be posted this Tuesday, January 3rd for these setting blocks. Here are the links for the instructions for Block 1, Tiger Star and Block 2, Framed 25-patch.

My little sister Phyllis is also busy with a new baby quilt. It is amazing how a simple little snowball can come alive with bright fabrics and solid black cornerstones.

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Dance of the Tiger - Part II, Block 2 Done

Continuing on, the six 25-patch blocks are framed and done. The pieced setting triangles are ready to go and should be all done by next Tuesday when I post the instructions.

This weekend marks the end of a good year. With 2012, change "will-be-a-happening"!. I will be finally purchasing the mid-arm machine I have longed for -- making room for the machine has been a challenge. My sewing room will now expand to two rooms. Thank goodness for 4 bedrooms.

Another big change -- I am embarking on the world of designing quilt patterns. How Fun is THAT! Have you seen the Black Cat Creations tag on the top right of my page? Be sure to visit and sign up for their newsletter and follow their blog -- that is all I am saying for now -- don't want to spill too many beans before 2012!

Dance of the Tiger - Part II, Block 2

The next block starts with a 25-patch. 5-2 1/2" squares across, 5-2 1/2" squares down, alternating with background and purples as above. Cut strips of purple and background 2 1/2" x WOF (or from scraps like I did). My strips were at least 11" long so I could spread the different colors around.
The units pictured above starts with purple and ends with purple -- you need 12 of these units.

Another unit starting with background and ending with background is needed -- total of 18 needed.
Because I used scraps -- after sewing the units, I spread them on the design wall to avoid same fabric squares close to each other. Then, I pulled them from the wall and sewed them together.
Above is a picture of the back of the 25-patch -- notice the layout -- background squares are in the four corners.
Next, cut 24 - 1 1/2" x 10 1/2" black strips to frame the 25-patch blocks. For the cornerstones, cut 24 - 1 1/2" squares from left-over strips.

Sew the frames to the block as pictured above.

Above is the start of two finished Block 2's -- can you see the secondary star forming -- totally by accident. By the end of the week, I should have the other four done. Next Tuesday, I will have the pieced setting triangles -- more purple and background squares. For previous progress and instructions to Block 1, visit here -- or click the picture of my baby brother "Tiger" in the right margin.

Because I have been home this last week, I spent a little extra time surfing on the net. I visited my favorites, but also discovered a few new sites I will be adding to my reading list. One site is Quilt Story, hosted by two sisters, Heather and Megan. This site is a little different -- a way to share tutorials. On Tuesdays, they have a linky get together -- so here is my first.

Dance of the Tiger - Part I, Done

Started with 12 - 4 1/2" Purple squares on Monday. By the end of the week, I am done with the the 12 blocks for Part I. I am still quilting a top -- but need to take a break every so often to rest my shoulders, so this is the perfect diversion. "Dance of the Tiger" is due at the end of February -- so I still have time.

If you enlarge the picture above, you will see the Tiger Fabric which will be used as one of the inner borders.

Since I still have time, I think I will hop over to Sarah's Confession of a Fabric Addict and join in her end of the week linky party.

See you after Christmas -- with Part II of "Dance of the Tiger".

Dance of the Tiger - Part I, Progress

Six blocks done for "Dance of the Tiger", six more to go, then I will work on Block 2.

Dance of the Tiger - Part I, Block 1

No, there is no Tiger Picture....but my little brother "Tiger" came to mind when I was pulling the fabric together for this quilt .... and you know that I like to name my quilts after family. For now, I am playing with this block and a setting. I have in mind using a second block using more scraps of purple, however the design will evolve on the wall, so let's see where this takes me.

Yesterday, I showed you the 12 - 4 1/2" scrappy squares from my purple stash. Above, I cut 2 1/2" strips of 1 background (off white), 2 yellow, and 1 green.

Stacking the four strips - I used the Companion Angle Ruler to cut four sets of triangles.

Make four, hour glasses for each block using the triangles, set as above.

The four hour glasses will surround the 4 1/2" purple square -- but you are not done yet with the hour glass units.
From the background fabric (off-white), cut 4 - 4 1/2" squares from 4 1/2" WOF strips.

From black accent fabric, cut 8 - 2 1/2" squares and 4 - 3 1/2" squares.

Draw two diagonal lines on each of the 3 1/2" black units --- one corner to corner diagonal, the other 3/8" apart. Sew on both lines, cut in between, open and press.

The four larger units (4 1/2") will be used for the block -- save the HST's for later.

Here is the placement of the 4 units you just finished above. Now let's go back to the hour glass units -- for another step.

On the 8 - 2 1/2" black accent squares, draw 2 diagonal lines, one corner to corner, the other 3/8" apart. Place one 2 1/2" squares on the bottom right, sew both lines, cut in between lines, open and press. Place the second 2 1/2" square on the bottom left, sew both lines, cut, open and press. Save those units you cut away for other projects.

Here is the final layout of the block ready to be sewn together. I am making this quilt with 12 of these blocks (using scrappy purple centers) -- so there are 11 to go.