Double T Quilt Block Tutorial
Sampler Sew Along Block 6
Today’s block is a traditional pattern that is known by several names including Double T, Capital T, and Cut the Corners. It’s similar to Woodland Path from week 1 but simpler. If you’re just joining the sew along and you’re a beginner you might want to make this block before making the first one.
The finished size of the block is 12” (the unfinished size is 12 1/2”) because that’s what we’re working with in the sew along. As with all quilt blocks you can change the size of the block by changing the size of the pieces within. In the following instructions I will refer to the colors as the ones I chose for my white background block: white and stripes. As you plan your block, swap my colors for your personal choices. For the natural dyers the color recipes I chose for my block on the right in the photo above are olive green and weld.
Double T is a 9 patch block made from 5 squares and 8 flying geese.
Finished Block Size 12”
1/4” seam allowance
Cut List
For the Flying Geese:
For the geese triangles: Cut 2 white squares: 5 1/2”
For the corner triangles: Cut 8 striped squares: 3 1/4”
For the Squares:
For the corner squares: cut 4 white squares: 4 1/2”
For the center square: cut 1 white square: 4 1/2”
Make the Flying Geese
Gather the squares you cut to make the flying geese and cut the two bigger squares in half from diagonal corner to diagonal corner twice, and the eight smaller squares in half from diagonal corner to corner once as described in my Flying Geese tutorial.
Follow the instructions in the tutorial and make 8 Flying Geese. When you get to the part of the tutorial which explains how to trim the geese, trim them to 2 1/2” x 4 1/2”.
All the pieces ready to become a Double T block.
Lay the pieces out on your work surface as shown above. Sew the geese together into pairs as shown below and press the seams open or to the side if you prefer.
Sew the pieces together to form three horizontal rows as shown below. Press the seams open or to the side if you prefer.
Sew the rows together being careful to match the seams by pinning. Press the seams open or to the side if you prefer.
My olive green background version too!
I’m thoroughly enjoying seeing all of the beautiful work you’ve been sharing on Instagram. Thank you for tagging me and for sharing through our #folksamplersewalong hashtag! If you have any questions please ask in the comment section below for all to reference. Thanks for joining this block of the week adventure, I’m so glad you’re here! I’ll see you here next week for another block installment.
