Here is a fun and traditional block that makes awesome secondary patterns. In my video I show you how to make the half square triangles using the eight at a time method. If you know how to use a different method and want to add more fabrics/colors to your block then go for it. This is a great block for using various colors. Here’s how to make a Handy Andy quilt block that measures 10″ finished (10 1/2″ unfinished).

Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks Video Series

Do you want to learn a new block in about 5 minutes or less? You can with my new YouTube Series – Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks. Every few weeks I present a new quilt block that is great for scrap busting and is easy to put together.

How are you liking my new series? This is the seventh block I have presented and I am having a lot of fun with it. Because there is no speaking in the video it does not take as long for me to make and I don’t have to clean up me studio!

Tips

General quilting supplies are needed to make this block. A scant 1/4″ seam allowance is used.

What to Cut to Make One 10″ Finished Block

I have put the total number of pieces. Cut pieces from your favorite fabrics. Tip: You could sketch the block and color it in with various colors.

Cutting Requirements

Please note that in the video I make my half square triangles using the 8 at a time method. If you want to use a different method, they need to measure 2 1/2″ square.

A – 6″ squares – 2 total

B – 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ strips – 4 total and 6″ squares – 2 total

C – 2 1/2″ square – 1 total

Block Layout

Possible Layouts and Color Ideas

It is always fun trying out different colors and layouts with my Electric Quilt 8 software. These are all made with the same number of blocks. Look how different they all look.

With each block I play around and try to pick a favorite. It’s pretty hard for me to do.

Other Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks

Here are the blocks that I have made in this YouTube series. (Click on the photo to go to my blog post). They are all different in so many ways. Which one do you like best?

Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel. That way you will always know when I put out a new video! Happy Quilting! – Claudia