Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Summer of Sewing: Triangle Block Quilt

Welcome back to our Summer of Sewing tutorials here at Inspired by Fabric! 

We'll be featuring regular tutorials as part of our Summer of Sewing series, all using our newest fabric lines that you can find at your local quilt shop! Our tutorials will include a chance to win a bundle of the fabric line being used, so make sure to enter each time!


This week and next, we'll be sharing tutorials to make a lap-sized quilt top using a Dryad strip set plus additional yardage. This week we'll demonstrate how to make these triangle strip blocks (a variation on a Log Cabin block) for the quilt front, and next week we'll show you how to make a pieced back using additional strips.  This is definitely a quilt with modern appeal--we think you'll like it! 


A Snack Pack of the Dryad collection by Shannon Brinkley

Let's get started!
You'll Need (to make the quilt top only):
1 Dryad snack pack (we'll use the leftovers next week)
3-5/8 yards blue branch print
Ruler with a 60-degree angle line on it

Cutting:
From the blue branch print:
Cut one 5" x 42" strip
(See diagram for quilt background cutting in step 8)


Make the Triangle Blocks:
1. Align your ruler as shown in the photo with the 60-degree line parallel to the strip edge. Cut to create one side of the triangle. 

2. Flip over the strip and the ruler and align the 60-degree line along the left triangle edge. Cut to create the triangle. Cut a total of eight triangles. 

3. Select a 2-1/2" wide strip from the Snack Pack. Sew to one side of the triangle, making sure to leave at least 2" of strip on both sides of the triangle. 

4. Use your ruler to trim the strip edges even with the triangle. This is why you need the extra 2" on either side!

5. Choose another strip and sew to an adjoining side, again making sure you have 2" of extra strip on both sides of the triangle. 

6. Trim the second strip and work your way around the triangle, adding and trimming strips until all sides have two strips on them. This is your block. It should measure approximately 20" from point to point and 17" tall. Make a total of eight triangle blocks. 

7. Lay out the eight triangle blocks in row, alternating triangles pointing up with triangles pointing down, and join them together. Trim both ends of the triangle row 1/4" past the last triangle's point, as shown. Your row should measure approximately 50-1/2". Trim long edges if needed to ensure your row is straight, but try not to cut off triangle points. 

8. Referring to the Cutting Diagram below, cut the three pieces needed from the blue branch yardage to create the background. Note that cutting like this will only work with a non-directional fabric. 

9. Referring to the diagram below, sew the two 50-1/2" pieces together to make the quilt background top. The remaining piece is for the quilt background bottom.


10. Sew the triangle row between the quilt background top and bottom pieces. You may need to trim the sides slightly after all three pieces are added together. Your quilt top is done! 

Love these triangle blocks! You could make a whole quilt of them!

Be sure to come back next week for the tutorial on making the pieced backing using additional Dryad Snack Pack strips!

 See the entire Dryad collection here and ask for it at your local quilt shop.

For a chance to win a Snack Pack of Dryad, make sure you follow us on the blog (options are in the right hand sidebar) and leave a comment letting us know you do, as well as telling us if you've ever made a project using pre-cut 2-1/2" strips. Giveaway is open through Sunday, July 24th at 11:59 pm CST. We'll randomly draw a winner and announce it on the blog next week. Make sure we have a way to get in touch with you if you are selected as the winner!  

Congratulations to the winner of the Fun in the Sun bundle: Amanda Best
We'll contact you for your mailing information! 

56 comments:

  1. I have made a quilt using 2 1/2 inch strips and squares.
    June
    Renragjdatgmaildotcom

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  2. I follow your blog. So many fun projects! I have used precuts for a row by row wall hanging.

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  3. Yes, I have used the pre-cut strips and other times I have cut my own for a pattern that uses them. There are so many great patterns for 2 1/2" strips. The triangle quilt is super cute! I follow via GFC.

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  4. Log cabin blocks are my fav and this version is great! thanks! I have made the traditional log cabins blocks w/ 2 1/2" strips. I follow of course and thank you!

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  5. I've made a log cabin table runner using a jelly roll, which was cute, easy, and fun. I follow the blog via email (wordygirl at earthlink dot net).

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  6. I've done a few with precuts. I like being able to open and start sewing. Great plan with triangles. Thanks. I follow via email.

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  7. Such a fun design. I have designed and/or made a number of quilts using precut 2-1/2" strips combined with charm squares and additional yardage. I follow by email.

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  8. I have used 2.5" strips quite a few times, mostly with other fabric yardage. I like the triangle strip, even though I don't consider myself a modern style quilter.

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  9. Great design.I have made a project using pre-cut 2-1/2" , jelly roll and charms, cutting fabric for madke string blocks.
    I do follow by email.Thanks you.

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  10. I have made a jelly roll quilt in the past. I follow by e-mail.
    Thanks!

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  11. I follow you via email. I have not used a snack pack but have used a jelly roll to log cabin quilts. Thanks for the triangle inspiration!

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  12. I follow Inspired by email. Love the fabric, love the pattern. Yes, I have used precut 2.5" strips. Certainly is a time saver.

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  13. I am very excited to be chose the winner for last week's giveaway! Thank you!
    (I am not entering this week's contest, I just wanted to say thank you.)
    It is a beautiful line of fabric, and a neat tutorial.

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  14. I like to collect packs with 2-1/2" strips, but I always struggle starting to use them! But I'd love this because it's so GORGEOUS! I follow your blog by e-mail
    Julie.mirdoch@shaw.ca

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  15. I follow your blog.
    And yes, I've made several quilts using 2-1/2 inch strips. Looked at them a long time because they were pretty. Then one day just tore into them and sewed!

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  16. Yes I have made a few projects using 2.5" precuts ... a travel duffel bag and a matching handbag as well as a few lap quilts. Way before precuts were introduced, I made a jacket with the triangle blocks you show in this post. Would have been a time saver if the strips were available in precuts.

    I follow your blog via Google Friends Connect.

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  17. Yes, I have made several log cabin quilts with the strips. I follow with GFC.

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  19. Sorry about the mistake! Yes, I have made a scrap quilt using pre cut strips. It was a lot of fun!

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  20. I follow your blog and I am thinking of two quilts that I made using 2 1/2 precuts (Jelly Rolls).

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  21. I follow the blog by email and yes, I have made several projects using 2 1/2" strips as my guild has an annual strip swap.

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  22. I've made a jelly roll quilt and two rail fence quilts with precut 2.5 inch strips. And I follow your blog via Bloglovin. PS. I think this quilt would be perfect using the Dryad Robert Frost poem as the background!

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  23. I am a Bloglovin' follower and yes, I have made a small quilt using 2.5" strips. I used a roll of batiks to make the quilt. Sadly, it sits in my UFO pile awaiting the final stages. I love it, and know I'll love it even more when I can use it!

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  24. I follow by email and bloglovin. I am in the midst of making Metro Rings using a jelly roll.

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  25. Following Inspired by Fabric blog.
    Indeed I've made a 2.5" strip quilt from Moda "Smores " about 8 yrs ago.

    Bluestarof2@yahoo.com

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  26. I follow with bloglovin. I've never used any precuts for a quilt! X

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  27. Follow you on bloglovin! I am just venturing into using precuts, but haven't tried strips yet!

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  28. I follow you via Bloglovin, and I love using 2.5 inch strips, in both quilts and pouches. Thanks for the fun!

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  29. I follow through bloglovin. I have just bought some strips, but have not used them yet. Such a cool idea.

    debbygrawn at yahoo dot com

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  30. I follow thru Bloglovin, Email & Pinterest too! :)
    I have only used an actual 2-1/2" strips set one time...tho I have cut scraps into such strips.

    Thank you for chance to win your Give-a-way..and thanks for this Tutorial too! :D

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  31. I am a follower, E-mail and BL. I love these strips, great for quilts.

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  32. I am a loyal follower via e-mail. I have not used strips yet. :)
    craftyccain@gmail.com

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  33. I've never used these strips before, but I do follow the blog

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  34. I follow your blog by e-mail. I have used strips in making jelly roll race quilts.

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  35. I have made one quilt of 2.5" strips, and have several more picked out, just need time and energy to get them going.
    cork@pa.rr.com

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  36. Strips are great for making quick baby quilts, which I've done several times. I follow by email.

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  37. I have made a jelly roll race quilt. I follow your blog on bloglovin.

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  38. i made the summer in the park quilt from msqc using 2.5" strips. i follow with blog lovin'.

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  39. I get your emails!

    I use the jelly rolls all the time plus the other style of 2 1/2 inch pkgs. They make a lot of quilts so much faster!

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  40. I follow on Bloglovin. Although I have several jelly rolls in my stash, I have never made anything with them. I will though. Thanks!

    Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

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  41. Oh I have ogled Dryad since it first came out!! This triangle quilt is terrific. Yes I have made a few lap quilts using 2 1/2" precut strips, as well as a couple of tote bags. I follow you by email as well as on Instagram.

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  42. I follow you via e-mail. I have made strip quilts using the 2.5 jelly rolls. Thank you for the tutorial.

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  43. I follow you by email. I've made a jelly roll quilt. I cut the strips into 4 1/2" pieces and sewed them together randomly. It turned out great.

    lin.web.28 at gmail dot com

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  44. I follow via Bloglovin. I've made several quilts using 2 1/2" strips.

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  45. I've made several quilts using designer 2.5 cuts and my stash management cuts. I follow by email. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  46. I have used the 2 1/2" strips only once, but totally fun I found out. thank you for the chance....
    sewfabrics at outlook.com

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  47. I love using precuts. Made several quilts, table runners, bags. Ideas are endless!

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  48. I have used jelly rolls and scrap 2 1/2 " squares in many quilts. Our quilt guild did an exchange of 2 1/2 " hst and made our own quilt with them. There was such a large variety of quilts. Thank you for a chance to win . Happy Quilting :)

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  49. I follow you on blogovin, email an Instagram. I am new to quilting and am taking it a step at a time. I have never made triangles before.
    gandn74@ymail.com

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  50. I've used 2.5 " strips in several quilting projects!

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  51. I follow via email. Yes, I have made projects with precut strips. I loved this idea so much that I made some triangle blocks and put them together into a top. Got so excited that I quilted it and just finished the binding. Thanks. Diane O

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  52. I follow your blog via Bloglovin' and love all the inspiration I see in the projects you feature. The 2 1/2 strips were used in a strip quilt and extras are kept for small projects, such as a pincushion. The prints in Dryad are grand,

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  53. I've done lots of piecing using 2 1/2 inch strips and narrower strips. The one completed top I've made is a log cabin that used 1 1/4" strips to create 3/4 inch logs. To use a precut, that would have involved cutting 2 1/2" strips in half -- lengthwise! I am also working on a jellyroll race Christmas quilt.

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  54. I follow! I am currently making a quilt of half-square triangles made from 2.5" strips.

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