17 Point Break Waves Quilt Block
17 Point Break Waves Quilt Block
17 Point Break Waves Quilt Block
SMALL BLOCK
6" X 6"
LARGE BLOCK
12" X 12"
Instructions-
- Read all instructions carefully before cutting.
- Use 1/4” seam allowance unless otherwise stated.
- Press seam allowance as shown by arrows.
- I recommend starching fabric before cutting. It will make cutting and
sewing easier, especially when working with smaller pieces.
- WOF means width of fabric (based on 42” wide fabric). Fabric Diagram
Chart
Cutting Instructions-
QUILT BLOCKS 12” BLOCK 6” BLOCK
Fabric Yardage Quantity /Size Yardage Quantity/Size
Light Blue A (2) 2 3/4” squares A (2) 1 3/4” squares
7” x 7” 5” x 5”
B (1) 3 1/2” square| subcut* B (1) 2 1/2” square| subcut*
Med Blue C (1) 3 1/2” square C (1) 2 1/4” square
12” x 7” D (1) 3 1/2” square| subcut* 7” x 5” D (1) 2 1/2” square| subcut*
E (2) 3 1/2” x 6 1/2” rectangles E (2) 3 1/2” x 2” rectangles
Dark Blue F (2) 3 1/2” squares F (2) 2” squares
8” x 8” 5” x 5”
G (1) 3 1/2” square| subcut* G (1) 2 1/2” square| subcut*
Background H (4) 2 3/4” squares H (4) 1 3/4” squares
I (1) 3 1/2” square I (1) 2 1/4” square
17” x 12” J (1) 3 1/2” square| subcut* 9” x 8” J (1) 2 1/2” square| subcut*
K (2) 2 1/2” squares K (2) 1 1/2” squares
L (2) 3 1/2” x 6 1/2” rectangles L (2) 3 1/2” x 2” rectangles
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Block Assembly
Step 3
Follow the steps below to assemble both size blocks.
Instructions shown are for the assembly of the 12”
block. *Note that some of the 6” block units can look B
slightly different. Use 1/4” seam allowance and press
the seams as shown by arrows.
Step 1
draw diagonal line from
corner to corner; stitch 1/4”
away along each side
* Match point to seam for placement. Turn, press
& trim.
I
Step 2
H A
H
trim to size
6” block- 3 1/2” square
*Arrange and join all pieces together. Press seams in 12” block- 6 1/2” square
direction and trim to size.
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Step 5
Final Assembly
Step 6
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