I love this easy quilt block! It is the Doubly Striped Half Square Triangle block. I have also seen it called the three dudes block. The best part about this block is that even though it is easy enough for a beginner to make, the end resulting quilt looks very intricate and detailed.
Using a jelly roll that features just two main colours will make the pattern stand out really well in the finished product! I love my choice of light teal and grey for this quilt. The recipient was doing her gender neutral nursery in teal, grey and a hint of yellow. I didn't end up adding any yellow, though I did consider it for the binding.
The elephant fabric was added to the top and bottom of the quilt to add length, and because honestly, it is just too cute! It makes the quilt more fun and less serious! It is for a baby after all!
Below I made a sample block to show the method used. Anything goes with this block! Mix it up with all different scrappy strips, or keep it uniform by alternating two solids. You could also try using scraps for one colour, and a neutral for the other colour. This would be an awesome way to use up those leftover strips.
Block Directions:
1. make sure that one square has three greys and one square has three teals. The strips are cut 10.5X2.5
2. put one on top of the other, with the strips in alternating directions.
3. pin and sew around the outside of the square
6. iron each square open
7. piece the squares together and press
Finished!!!
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