A post from Kelli–

As promised, yesterday and a year and a half ago, I promised you a tutorial for the Christmas quilt I made.  So grab your 2.5″ strip bucket and rotary custter, and without further ado, here it is!

1.  To make one block, you will need 2-2.5″ red squares, 4-2.5″ green squares, 6-2.5″ squares, and 4-2.5″ half square triangles.  I used my easy angle ruler to make the half square triangles with 2.5″ strips, however if you would feel more comfortable using a different method, you may.

2.  To make the block, we will be making 2 parts.  The first part is made up of a red square, neutral square, and 2 half square triangles.  Assemble the pieces as shown.  Press to the red or neutral square (path of least resistance).  Join and press.  To make one block, make to of these star point parts.

3.  This is the second part that will be needed for the block.  Make a basic 4-patch using green and neutral squares.  Press to the green squares.  You will need two of these parts to complete the block.

4.  Assemble the block as shown.  The block should finish at 8.5″ when completed and 8″ when added into the quilt.

I made the quilt 10 blocks by 12 blocks to finish at 80″ x 96″.  I bound the quilt (a year and a half after it was quilted) with red 2.5″ strips.

It you make this quilt, I would love to see pictures–even it’s a year and a half later!