Key West Beauty
Techniques used (complete these first)
Triangle in a Square
Triangle-in-a-Square Unit
Build a centered Triangle in a Square unit with the stitch-and-flip method, then trim to the exact unfinished size.
- Mark a diagonal line on the wrong side of each side-fabric square.
- Align one side square with one top corner of the center square.
- Stitch-and-flip: sew on the marked line, trim 1/4 inch away from the seam, then press open.
- Repeat on the opposite top corner to complete the Triangle in a Square unit.
- Trim and square the unit to the unfinished size your pattern calls for.
Pro tip: For TIAS stitch-and-flip math, cut (1) one center square at unfinished block size (finished + ½") and (2) two side squares at half of that unfinished size plus ½".
Oversize and Trim (The Float)
Triangle-in-a-Square Unit
Intentionally cutting components slightly larger than needed to allow for a perfect trim-down after sewing.
- Cut pieces using the 'oversized' formula (usually adding an extra 1/2 inch).
- Assemble the unit following standard seam allowances.
- Place a square ruler over the unit, aligning the center or diagonal points with the ruler markings.
- Trim all four sides to reach the final unfinished block size.
Pro tip: When trimming 'Triangle in a Square', ensure the top point is exactly 1/4 inch from the edge so it isn't lost in the next seam.
Subunits first
Using the techniques listed above, make the following sub units: 8 Triangle-in-a-Square Units, 4 Plain Square Units, 4 corner beam units.
Block Assembly
Assembly instructions are currently in the works, check back soon for updates!