Welcome to the first block of the Perfect Treats Quilt Along sponsored by Figo, Northcott's modern division.
The Perfect Treats Quilt features fabrics from the Perfect Day collection.
Today I bring you a tutorial for the ice cream cone block.
If you missed the first post, check it out for fabric requirements.
Let's get cutting!
For (4) Ice Cream Cone blocks, you will need:
Background A:
(4) 10 1/2" x 3 1/2"
(8) 4 1/2" x 2 1/2"
(8) 2 1/2" squares
(36) 1 1/2" squares (Draw a diagonal line on 32 from corner to corner.)
(2) 2 1/2" x 30"
Ice Cream Fabric B:
(4) 10 1/2" x 3 1/2"
(4) 6 1/2 x 2 1/2"
(4) 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
(4) 1 1/2" squares
Cone Fabric C:
(4) 10 1/2" x 3 1/2"
(1) 6 1/2" x 30"
Let's build some cones!
Use 1½” A squares to add stitch and flip triangles to the top right and top left of a B 6½ x 2½” rectangle and all corners of a B 10½” x 3½” rectangle. Trim seam allowances to ¼”.
The Perfect Treats Quilt features fabrics from the Perfect Day collection.
Today I bring you a tutorial for the ice cream cone block.
If you missed the first post, check it out for fabric requirements.
Let's get cutting!
For (4) Ice Cream Cone blocks, you will need:
Background A:
(4) 10 1/2" x 3 1/2"
(8) 4 1/2" x 2 1/2"
(8) 2 1/2" squares
(36) 1 1/2" squares (Draw a diagonal line on 32 from corner to corner.)
(2) 2 1/2" x 30"
Ice Cream Fabric B:
(4) 10 1/2" x 3 1/2"
(4) 6 1/2 x 2 1/2"
(4) 2 1/2" x 1 1/2"
(4) 1 1/2" squares
Cone Fabric C:
(4) 10 1/2" x 3 1/2"
(1) 6 1/2" x 30"
Let's build some cones!
Use 1½” A squares to add stitch and flip triangles to the top right and top left of a B 6½ x 2½” rectangle and all corners of a B 10½” x 3½” rectangle. Trim seam allowances to ¼”.
Make 4.
Presenting the pieces...
Place a 1½” A square on a 1½” B square. Sew on the line and press. Cut seam allowance to ¼”. Sew HST unit to 1½” B square as shown. Make stitch and flip triangle (SFT) using a 1½” A square in top right corner of 2½” x 1½” B rectangle. Sew to previous unit.
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Sew an A 4½” x 2½” rectangle to the right and left side of the cone tip. Sew 2½” A squares on the right and left sides of the middle section. Sew the three units together as shown. Make 4.
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Sew an A 4½” x 2½” rectangle to the right and left side of the cone tip. Sew 2½” A squares on the right and left sides of the middle section. Sew the three units together as shown. Make 4.
Sew a 2½” x 30” A rectangle to the right and left sides of the C 6½” x 30” rectangle. Crosscut into (4) 7½” sections.
Assemble the cones as shown.
How about an assembly play by play in pictures?
