Planview Quilt Along

Planview Quilt Along - Piecing #1

With our fabric cut and ready to go, it's time to start piecing. This month we're making UNTRIMMED half-square triangle units. Be sure to pay attention to the pressing directions, and after pressing you are done with these instructions. Many of these are intermediate units, so please leave them UNTRIMMED. We will trim final units to their required size later.

Don't forget to click the big blue button to download the Piecing #1 PDF!

Click HERE to download Planview QAL {Piecing #1}

My fist tip when preparing for these first piecing instructions is to pay attention to which background squares you are using in this step. We cut 2 different size squares from the background fabric, and we will be using the larger of the two sizes. All fabric squares used for these instructions will be the same size.

My second tip for Piecing #1 is to put some thought into the color thread you will be using. Because my background color is dark, I selected a matching thread for it, but that thread is very dark compared to my lighter fabrics. So for Piecing #1, I am using the dark thread for the darker half of my half-square triangle units and a lighter thread for the lighter half-square triangle units.

As noted in the instructions, after piecing the half-square triangles, there will be a few of the squares left over. My completed sub-units and extra squares are shown in the first photo.

Upcoming Planview Quilt Along Schedule

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 – Piecing #2
Wednesday, February 23, 2022 – Piecing #3
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 – Piecing #4
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 – Saturday, April 30,2022 – Final Linkup

Click HERE to download Planview QAL {Fabric Requirements}

Click HERE to download Planview QAL {Cutting Instructions}

Click HERE to download Planview QAL {Piecing #1}

I'm happy to help! If you have a question, simply reply to this email to reach me. Another great option is to share your questions and photos in the Quilting Jetgirl Facebook group; the group is great for providing feedback and encouragement during the quilt along!

Let's start sewing!
xYvonne