Using a half square triangle hst block in the corner eliminates the need for sewing those tedious inset seams.
How to make attic window quilt block.
Step 3 the large square window is shown with the design centered fussy.
Making attic windows quilts the traditional way means sewing inset seams on each block.
But if you don t mind a small change in the construction you can make an attic windows block that looks almost like the traditional one with much easier sewing techniques.
Making attic windows blocks using half square triangle.
Step 1 cut the fabric pieces according to the block size cutting chart from scraps or strips.
Here i demonstrate the 12.
6 9 and 12 block directions.
Sew the pieces.
Use a pencil or straight pin to make a mark 1 4 inward from the side and bottom edge of the large print pin is.
Step 2 use a rotary cutter to cut along the edges of the quilting ruler leaving the fussy cut square.