The ice crystals are too small to see. On cold, moist mornings, we’re sometimes treated to trees, fences...and power lines...covered in a layer of crystal lace. Not that the display atones for the bitter cold, but it’s awfully pretty.

Ice Crystal 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.

YIELD

6" or 12"  finished block

INGREDIENTS

6 INCH BLOCK:

From fabric 1, cut:
{A} (4) 1½” squares
{B} (4) 2” squares
{D} (4) 1½” x 2½” rectangles

From fabric 2, cut:
{A} (4) 1½” squares
{B} (4) 2” squares

From fabric 3, cut:
{A} (2) 1½” squares
{C} (2) 2½” squares

From fabric 3, cut:
{A} (2) 1½” squares
{C} (2) 2½” squares

12 INCH BLOCK

From fabric 1, cut:
{A} (4) 2½” squares
{B} (4) 3” squares
{D} (4) 2½” x 4½” rectangles

From fabric 2, cut:
{A} (4) 2½” squares
{B} (4) 3” squares

From fabric 3, cut:
{A} (2) 2½” squares
{C} (2) 4½” squares

From fabric 4, cut:
{A} (2) 2½” squares
{C} (2) 4½” squares

INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1. MAKE HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES

Mark a diagonal pencil line on the wrong side of four 3” (2”) Fabric 1 squares. Stitch a ¼” away from each side of the marked line. Cut apart on the line and press. Trim to 2½” (1½”) square. Make 8 HST units.

STEP 2. MAKE CENTER UNITS

Use the Easy Corner Triangle method to make center units: Mark a diagonal line on each of (4) 2½” (1½”) Fabric 1 squares. Repeat on opposite corner with Fabric 3 or 4 squares. Make 4 total center units.

Join units together as shown.

STEP 3. MAKE BORDER UNITS

Using remaining Fabric 1 and 2 pieces and HSTs, assemble border units. Make 2 of each.

STEP 4. ASSEMBLE BLOCK

Join block units as shown.

Anne Wiens

Sweetgrass Creative Designs

If you missed any of the earlier posts -

• 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