March #3 - Diamond Four Quilt Block

Here is the YouTube video to help create this block:

Here is a link to the presentation used for this video: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19mO2a4dHd4XCGtz_z1T76VHBnXGiGWGQbyGUhhwnwO0/edit?usp=sharing

I used the following patches from the Rosemary Cottage Charm square package:

TIPS:

For more information, click on the Google Slides link above or watch the video.

• There are two ways to construct this block. 

• The traditional method creates 4 diamond-square blocks, then joins them to form the bigger block.  I think it is easier to use the column method introduced to you in the previous Sawtooth Block tutorial.  The reason is that when you turn a full right-side column onto a full left-side column, the sewing pairs taking to the machine are in correct alignment.  You don't accidentally rotate an HST and end up unpicking.  It also ensures proper pressing to create sharp points.  For this tutorial, I used my column method, however, both methods work equally well.

• Make sure you use the "X marks the spot" seamline trick to help avoid blunting points.

This is a photo from the test pattern quilt, made using random placement of a different charm square package.