About the Quilt-Along
The Stars in My Garden quilt-along is a free series designed to guide you through creating a colorful, star-themed quilt. The guide for this quilt is available to download for free, and you can also join the Stars in My Garden email list to receive weekly reminders and links to written instructions and videos for each block.
Block Eleven: Hovering Hawks
This week, we have a whole NEW block – Hovering Hawks. These blocks will use:
Half-square Triangle (HST) units
Squares
We’ll be making a total of four blocks this week. These will serve as the corner blocks for the quilt.
Materials Needed
Makes four (4) blocks:
- Eight (8) 2.5″ squares (light green)
- Eight (8) 2.5″ squares (light blue)
- Eight (8) 2.5″ squares (medium pink)
- Eight (8) 3″ squares (dark pink)
- Twelve (12) 3″ squares (light pink)
- Eight (8) 3″ squares (medium blue)
- Twelve (12) 3″ squares (light green)
Making the Block
1. Make the HST units
Step 1: Pair the light pink and dark pink 3″ squares. Mark a diagonal on the square — this is the cutting line (after sewing!)
Step 2: Mark 1/4″ on each side of the diagonal — these are the sewing lines.
Step 3: Sew along the marked sewing lines.
Step 4: Cut along the center diagonal, being careful not to cut any sewing lines.
Step 5: Press each square and trim to 2-1/2″
I have a video on my YouTube channel that details making HST units if you need more detail (plus some tips and tricks!).
2. Assemble the Blocks
This block is a 16-patch – it has four rows each with four units (either squares or HST).
- Sew units together to make a row.
- Sew rows together to make the block.
You will make a total of four (4) blocks.
Tips for success
Fabric Placement: If you’re working with batiks, you’ll love that both sides of the fabric are the same—no need to worry about right or wrong sides!
Precision: Take your time trimming the HST units to ensure sharp, even points.
Batch Sewing: Chain-piece your HST units to save time and keep the process efficient.
Looking Ahead
You’ve now completed the Flying Geese blocks that will frame your Sawtooth Star! Next week, we’ll introduce a new block to add some pizzazz to our quilt. Stay tuned for week 3 of the quilt-along.
Resources & Links
Don’t forget to check out these resources to make your quilting journey easier:
- Free Quilt-along Guide: Download it here to follow along with the written instructions.
- Email List: Join the “Stars in My Garden” email list for weekly reminders and exclusive tips.
- Quilt Kits: Love the colors in this quilt? Get your kit from Vintage Pink and Green.
