Union Square Quilt Along with the Fat Quarter Shop

Union Square Block, Pattern by the Fat Quarter Shop

​I am excited to be participating in the new Fat Quarter Shop Union Square Quilt Along! In today's post I show you how I made my version of the block and give helpful hints and photos. I have a link to the free pattern as well!

The Union Square Block, quilt, and tutorials by the Fat Quarter Shop (affiliate link) are finally here! I used fat quarters from the Life Is Pink Edition by Art Gallery Color Master fabrics.  
 
The first step in making this straight forward block is to cut the fabric and make half-square triangles. See photos below.

Cut Block Pieces.

Mark, Sew and Cut Half-Square Triangles

Press and Trim Half-Square Triangles.

Make wedges using the Stitch and Sew Method. Then sew the tulip shaped pieces together. See photos below.

Mark, Sew, Trim and Press.

Sew, Press and Assemble Tulip Blocks.

Make four hour-glass patches. Remove the stitches from the seam allowance and swirl seams so that the piece will lie flat when pressed. See photos below.

Sew Four Hour-Glass Blocks.

Remove Stitches in the Seam Allowance, Swirl Seams and Press.

Lay out the pieces as shown below.

Lay out Pieces.

Sew pieces in a row and then sew rows together to complete the block. See photo below.

Completed Union Square Block

Download the free pattern.

Free Union Square Block

You can also purchase

• Pattern for a Union Square Quilt
• Quilt Kit 
• Backing for the Quilt Kit 
• Susanna’s Scraps Collection 

You can find tutorials

• Jolly Jabber Fat Quarter Blog
• Youtube Video Tutorial 

​I am linking up with
Wednesday Wait Loss @ Inquiring Quilter
Friday Foto Fun @ Powered by Quilting

​Thanks for stopping by. If you have questions or comments, please go to comments or contact me by email. 
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​Happy Quilting!
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This post was originally published by JANDA Bend Quilts.
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