This scrappy table mat is made using a variety of half-square triangles that finish to 2” triangles. These triangles can be cut from a template, using a 2” finished Accuquilt Go! die, or using the EZ Quilting Mini Easy Angle ruler. These methods are all great for cutting triangles from scraps of fabric.
This project is great for using up scraps and also triangles can be cut from leftover 2 ½” strips of red and green. A great scrap buster!
Materials:
54 half square 2” F triangles in a mix of dark greens
80 red half square 2” F triangles in red
4 center reds in a red/green mix to look like the center of a flower
12 dark reds for the center border
20 medium reds with white dots or prints for second border
44 mix of brighter reds for the outside points of the flower
24” x 24” Backing fabric
24” x 24” batting
Red and green coordinating threads for piecing and quilting.
Assembly Instructions:
Sew together the following blocks:
24 Mixed green/green triangles
8 mixed green/red triangles
4 dark red and center red/green mix triangles
8 dark red/dotted red triangles
12 dotted red/mixed red triangles
8 mixed red/mixed red triangles
Lay out the squares as shown and sew into rows. Press seams open. Sew the rows together. Press seams open.
Sew the red triangle points to each side. Press.
Layer the batting, backing face up and quilt top face down and pin baste around the outside edge.
Sew ¼” along the outside edge of quilt top leaving an opening for turning.
Turn inside out. Sew opening closed and press.
Quilt as desired.
