Icy Windows is one of the block options in the 2020 Countdown to Christmas - Winter Frost. For more info about this quilt-along, check out the Frequently Asked Questions and join our Moda Bake Shop Bakers group. Find all the blocks {here}.

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Chef's Notes:

Press and starch all fabrics prior to cutting. Use a scant 1/4" seam. These are generously sized half square triangles units so they will require trimming.

YIELD

6" or 12" finished block

INGREDIENTS

6-INCH BLOCK

From fabric 1, cut:
{A} (4) 2½” squares

From fabric 2, cut:
{A} (6) 2½” squares

From fabric 3, cut:
{A} (4) 2½” squares

From fabric 4, cut:
{A} (2) 2½” squares

12-INCH BLOCK

From fabric 1, cut:
{A} (4) 4” squares

From fabric 2, cut:
{A} (6) 4” squares

From fabric 3, cut:
{A} (4) 4” squares

From fabric 4, cut:
{A} (2) 4” squares

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1. MAKE HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES

Draw a pencil line on the wrong side diagonal of 1 Fabric 1 square. Pair with Fabric 2 square. Sew ¼” away from each side of the pencil line. Cut apart on the line and press to the darker print.

Repeat process to make the following sets of Half Square Triangles:

Fabric 1 + 2: Make 4 HST units

Fabric 1 + 3: Make 4 HST units

Fabric 2 + 3: Make 4 HST units

Fabric 2 + 4: Make 4 HST units

Trim HST units to 2” square for 6-inch block and 3½” square for 12” block.

STEP 2. ASSEMBLE BLOCK

Layout the block as shown.  Sew together and press well.

Becky Thompson

powertoolswiththread.com

If you missed any of the earlier posts -

• Winter Frost - Ohio Snowball
• Winter Frost - North Wind
• Winter Frost - Icicle Star
• Winter Frost - Frozen
• Winter Frost - Flurry
• Winter Frost - Ice Crystal
• Winter Frost - Snow Drop
• Winter Frost - Your Paws in Mine
• Winter Frost - Festival of Friends
• Winter Frost - Snow Bunting
• Winter Frost - Starflake
• Winter Frost - Jack Frost
• Winter Frost - Winter Palace
• Winter Frost - Countdown to Christmas 2020 - Fabrics/Yardage/Info
• Winter Frost - FAQs
• Winter Frost - Bear Creek Setting Option
• Winter Frost - Snowy Peaks Setting Option
• Winter Frost - Yardage PDF