Split Chevron Block

Using the Quilt as You Piece Method

This is the 13th quilt block tutorial in a series on how to make quilt blocks using the Quilt as You Piece Method. This quilt block can be completely made in the Quilt as you Piece method. Some of the pieces require the use of paper templates which are included in the PDF file. This one give you a sneek peek in how I am going to put the blocks together when they are finished!

Materials Needed
Makes one Block:
• Fabric:
  Follow the diagram for cutting the pieces A, D, E, F and I but keep in mind, you will need to double the number you cut for every piece for the double sided block. Cut each piece exact.
• Use the templates provided for pieces B, C, G & H.
• Batting: You can use strips of batting which will get trimmed down after they are added.
  • 1 Piece E: 11-1/2" x 2-1/2"
  • 1 each Pieces A & I: 7-1/2" x 2-1.2"
  • 1 each Pieces B & H: 11-1/2" x 2-1/4"
  • 1 each Pieces C & G: 11-1/2" x 2-1/2"
  • 1 each Pieces D & F: 5-1/2" x 2-1/2"
• Cotton Sewing thread in neutral color, 50wt preferred.
• Washable Liquid Glue
• Washable Glue Stick
• Paper for printing templates. Templates are included in the PDF file.
• Double stick tape for back side of cut out templates

Tools Needed
These are the tools I used. Use what you have.
• Rotary Cutter & Cutting Mat
• Pair of Fabric Scissors
• Temporary Marking Device
• 18"x3" quilt ruler
• 10.5"x10.5" Square Ruler
• Dry Iron & Pressing Board

Note: You can quilt the pieces as you add them or wait until your block is all pieced.

This block is made a little differently than other blocks. You are going to make the 2 side sections first before joining them to the center strip. This method will show you how I am going to join the blocks together using the 2" wide sashing between them. You will need to do some hand stitching on the back side if you want to avoid top stitching a seam down.

Instructions
1. Start with section A, on the right side of the block with piece A and add the pieces using the quilt as you go method.
2. Make section B the same way starting with Piece B1.
3. Get Strip E ready. Fold over one long edge 1/4" and glue down with liquid glue so it will stay in place, on only the piece that will be on the back side. Glue the unfolded edge onto Section B.
4. Glue the top piece, patch E onto the front side of section B. Stitch in place using a 1/4" seam allowance.
5. Zigzag the batting to this edge just stitched.
6. Stitch opposite side of front piece E to section A's long edge. Set seam, lay out flat on it's front side so you have the back side up.
7. Adhere the batting to the front strip and hand stitch batting to the edge of section B using big whip stitches. You just want to tack it in place.
8. Apply glue stick to the piece that has the folded edge. Adhere this to the batting strip. Hand stitch or top stitch down to section B.
9. Now would be the time to quilt the center strip if desired.
10. Trim to 10-1/2" x 10-1/2". Do stay stitching, an 1/8" in from the edges, all the way around.

Note about block name and design: I do not know if this block exists anywhere else. If it does, I do not know the actual name for it. This one came out of my head. If you know the actual name of this block, I would not mind changing it and giving credit where credit is due.

This pattern sheet just provides what materials you need and what size pieces you need to make a 10" block and in what order to sew the pieces of the block together. It does not go into complete detail how I put them together in the Quilt as You Piece manner, please refer to our tutorial of the Five Strip Rail Fence Block for the basic concept and instructions on how to do Quilt as You Piece for this block and all other blocks in this series.