Ugly Christmas Sweaters QAL – Turnstile Block #9
Welcome to the next block tutorial for the Ugly Christmas Sweaters QAL! Today’s tutorial is for the Turnstile Block 6″ quilt block.
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Ugly Christmas Sweater with Turnstile |
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Turnstile 6″ quilt block |
Turnstile Block #9
White
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A
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1 @ 4.5” square
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Light Blue
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B
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1 @ 4.5” square
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Light Blue
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C
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2 @ 4.25” squares
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I chose to display my Turnstile block using the Sweater #2 option, using the Luna fabric in place of the yellow fabric.
Pink
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A
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2 @ 1” x 12.5”
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White
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B
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2 @ 1” x 12.5”
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Yellow
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C
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1 @ 1.5” x 12.5”
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Yellow
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E
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2 @ 2.5” x 6.5”
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Yellow
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F
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2 @ 1.5” x 2.5”
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Background
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G
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2 @ 1.5” x 8.5”
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Yellow
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H
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1 @ 1.5” x 12.5”
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Pink
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J
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1 @ 1.5” x 12.5”
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Background
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K
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2 @ 3.5” squares
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Background
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L
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2 @ 1.5” x 4.5”
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Pink
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M
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1 @ 1.5” x 4.5”
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Step 4: Sew the Sleeves onto the sides of the feature block unit. Sew the (HJ) rectangle on top. Draw a diagonal line across the wrong side of the (K) squares and place them on the corners. Sew along the diagonal lines, as shown in red. Trim a 1/4″ seam and press open.
Don’t forget!!! You can use the cut off corners when following the shoulder instructions in Step #4 to make these bonus 2.5″ half square triangles! I cut first and then sew along the cut edge to make mine. But you could also sew a seam 1/2″ away from your diagonal seam at the same time. And then cut between the two seams.
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I love all your ugly sweaters (that really aren't ugly), but have not been able to start sewing them yet. Too many days with the Monkey Boys and mother-in-law, and not enough sewing. I've got your pattern, though, and will eventually get to sewing them. You are so good with your tutorials!