Fabri-Quilt Block Hop - Argyle Hearts Quilt Block Tutorial

Thank you for stopping by for my block tutorial in the Fabri-Quilt New Block Blog Hop! Fabri-Quilt was kind enough to donate fat eighth bundles for the tutorials. I am proud to be here among all these insanely talented individuals.  Please be sure to check out everyone else's tutorials and find a giveaway at today's lovely host's site:

Host – Stephanie @Late Night Quilter
Hannah @Modern Magnolia Studio
Cindy @Stitchin At Home
Abby @Hashtag Quilt
Lisa @Sunlight in Winter Quilts
Carrie @Chopping Block Quilts
Brianna @The Iron and Needle
Tish @Tish’s Adventures in Wonderland
Jan @The Colorful Fabriholic
Sarah @Smiles Too Loudly
Beth @Cooking Up Quilts
Leanne @Devoted Quilter
Liz @LizzyClips Design
Kim @Leland Ave Studios

Kitty @Night Quilter

 

As I mentioned, Fabri-Quilt is generously sponsoring all these wonderful tutorials.  Here is our fun color palette:

Watermelon Summer

Chartreuse, Turquoise, Coral

Aqua, Lapis Blue, White

Introducing my contribution to the block hop:
Argyle Hearts Block

 

 

Ok, after seeing everyone's hi-tech approach to sharing their tutorials, I'm going old school on you. Ready?

 

GRAPH PAPER DIAGRAMS!!!

 

 

 

As you can see, I have one Basic Argyle Hearts Block and two alternatives showing how versatile the 6" center section can be.

Before we get started, here are some suggested tools you will need to collect together:

• 5 FE of the Watermelon Summer bundle
• Rotary cutter and cutting mat
• Ruler
• 1/4" Ruler (if you have one)
• Air & Water Soluble pen (a pencil will work if you don't have one)
• Pins
•  Iron and ironing board
• Thread and sewing machine

BLOCK 1: BASIC ARGYLE HEARTS BLOCK

Cut your fabric like so:

Coral- (24) 1 1/2 x 1 1/2
            (8) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2

Chartreuse- (4)   1 1/2 x 2 1/2
                   (24)  1 1/2 x 1 1/2
                    (4)   2 1/2 x 2 1/2

Aqua-  (8)     1 1/2 x 2 1/2
            (16)   1 1/2 x 1 1/2

Turquoise- (4)  3 1/2 x 3 1/2

White-  (1) 6 1/2 x 6 1/2
             (16) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2
         

Step 1:
Let's start with the four heart sections along the outsides.

This part is mostly Flying Geese.  Following the photo as a guide, you will arrange sewn Geese as shown.

Here's how to assemble the first "Goose:"

Gather an Aqua 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 along with one Chartreuse and one Coral 1 1/2" square.  Use your pen or pencil to draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the two 1 1/2" squares.

*Note: Always mark on the wrong side of fabrics

Place the Chartreuse square on the left side of the Aqua rectangle, making sure the diagonal line matches the photo layout.

Sew ON the line you drew.

Cut threads and use your 1/4" ruler to trim corner.

 

 

Press flat.

Now let's repeat on other side. Mark diagonal line on Coral square, again right sides together and making sure your line is going the same direction as the layout photo.

Sew on the line, trim corner, and press.

Easy, right?  And probably something most of you have mastered ages ago, so let's fast forward, shall we?  Repeat directions for Flying Geese until you have 8 Geese for each of the 4 heart sections as depicted in the layout photo.

Onwards to the next step. Technically you can do this one of two ways, vertically or horizontally.  I prefer assembling vertically, so that is how it is shown.

Ta Da!
This was the hardest part.  Congrats on baring with me this long.


Step 2:

Here's an easy one; take a Chartreuse 2 1/2" square and draw a diagonal line across corner to corner as we did before.  Now, place in the top right corner of a Turquoise 3 1/2" square (see photo).

You know the drill :)  Sew on the line, trim corner, press and repeat for the remaining 3 corners.

 

 

Step 3:

Let's tie it all together!

The photo is for reference.

Corner + Heart Section + Corner
Heart Section + 6" White Square + Heart Section
Corner + Heart Section + Corner

Top + Middle + Bottom

Voile!!!!


Ok, I started out this project wanting to do a heart center, but loved that it had versatility.  You could do just about anything you LOVE in the center  :)  The plain center, heart insert, fussy cut from your favorite fabric, or any 6" block design of your choice.

 BLOCK 2: ARGYLE HEART INSERT

 This the exact same as the Basic Argyle Heart Block above, except substitute the White 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 center for the following:

White- (1) 1 1/2 x 6 1/2
            (1) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2
            (1) 1 7/8 x 1 7/8
            (1) 3 7/8 x 3 7/8

Coral- (1) 1 1/2 x 6 1/2
           (4) 1 1/2 x 1 1/2
           (1) 1 7/8 x 1 7/8
           (1) 3 7/8 x 3 7/8

 Step 1:
Remember how to make those Flying Geese?  Here we go again. Grab the White 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 and two of the 1 1/2 x 1 1x/2 square Corals.

Draw. Trim. Press. Draw. Trim. Press.

Step 2:
HST (half square triangle) time!  I prefer a method where you use 2 pieces of fabric to yield 2 HSTs.

Draw a line diagonally corner to corner on the back of the White 3 7/8 square.  Lay right sides together over the Coral 3 7/8 square.

Now PAUSE! Before I had you sew on the line, but this time (using a 1/4" foot if you have one) sew 1/4" along both sides of the drawn line.

Pause! Now you will cut ON the drawn line in the center. Press both new pieces.

Repeat HST directions on the White and Coral 1 7/8" squares.

Step 3:
Assembly.

White 1 1/2 x 6 1/2
HST + Coral Square + Flying Geese + Coral Square + HST
Coral 1 1/2 x 6 1/2
HST + HST

Thank you for stopping by!  Hope you enjoyed my block.  Please let me know if you make it, I would love to see it!