Hi everyone!

Welcome to WEEK 20 of the Harry Potter Quilt Along! It seemed like we'd never get here! But here we are... making the KNIGHT BUS!🚌




I've seen some questions about more blocks.. yes! There will be more blocks! Aidan (@thegeekyquilter) has been working on each house crest, and I've also seen some great blocks pop up in the sew along group. I'd love to share those here eventually if it's okay with their designers! You guys are all so awesome and creative. This has been so much fun. I also plan to make a giant crest for the back of my son's quilt. I'll add new stuff to the sew along page as I get them figured out. If you designed a block and would like me to add it, send me a message. I'd love to include it.

For right now, let's start on my favorite bus!



Background (Fabric A):

(7) 1 1/2" sq.
(1) 1 1/2 x 2"
(1) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2"
(1) 2 x 3"
(2) 2 1/2" sq.
(1) 2 1/2 x 4 1/2"
(1) 2 1/2 x 6 1/2"


Dark Purple (Fabric B):

(3) 1 1/2" sq.
(7) 1 1/2 x 2"
(11) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2"
(1) 1 1/2 x 4"
(1) 1 1/2 x 11"
(2) 1 1/2 x 14 1/2"
(1) 1 1/2 x 16 1/2"
(1) 1 1/2 x 18 1/2"
(2) 1 7/8" sq.
(2) 2 x 2 1/2"
(1) 2 x 3 1/2"
(1) 2 x 14 1/2"
(2) 2 1/2" sq.
(1) 2 1/2 x 4"
(1) 2 1/2 x 9"


Lighter Purple (Fabric C):

(2) 1 1/2 x 16 1/2"



Yellowish White (Fabric D):

(2) 1 1/2" sq.
(1) 1 1/2 x 2"
(3) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2"
(3) 2" sq.
(8) 2 1/2" sq.



Lighter Gray (Fabric E):

(6) 1 1/2" sq.
(2) 1 1/2 x 2 1/2"
(1) 1 1/2 x 4 1/2"
(1) 1 1/2 x 5"




Black (Fabric F):

(4) 1 1/2" sq.
(4) 1 1/2 x 3 1/2"




Bright Yellow:

(2) 1 7/8" sq.



Whew! Done cutting! Now let's move onto piecing!






Part 1: Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 1 and set aside.








Part 2:

**Using the double HST method and 1 7/8" sq. of darker purple (B) and bright yellow, make two 1 1/2" HSTs. Repeat for total of 4.

Double Half Square Triangle (HST)

1. Place two squares right sides together.
2. Trace a line from corner to corner.
3. Stitch scant 1/4" from the line on both sides.
4. Cut on the line, separating the two HSTs.
5. Press open.




**Place two of these HSTs right sides together with diagonal seams matching and opposite colors facing each other. Stitch from opposite corner to corner, crossing your matching seam lines. Clip, flip & press. You will have one 1 1/2" hourglass block. Repeat for total of two.




**Using 1 1/2 x 2" rectangle of darker purple (B) and 1 1/2" sq. of background (A), make one right lower clip & flip unit.

Right Lower Clip & Flip

1. Place square at lower end or right lower corner of rectangle or larger square, right sides together.
2. Stitch from right upper to left lower corner.
3. Clip, flip & press.




**Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 2 and set aside.











Part 3:

**Using 2 1/2 x 4" rect. of darker purple (B), long side up, and 1 1/2" sq. of background (A), make one right upper corner clip and flip unit.

Right Upper Clip & Flip

1. Place square at upper end or right upper  corner of rectangle or larger square, right sides together.
2. Stitch from left upper to right lower corner.
3. Clip, flip & press.





**Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 3 and set aside.











Part 4:

**Using 1 1/2 x 3 1/2" rectangle of black (F) and two 1 1/2" sq. of gray (E), make one double upper corner clip & flip unit.

Double Upper Corners

1. Place a square at the left end or left upper corner of a rectangle or larger square, right sides together.
2. Stitch from right upper to left lower corner.
3. Clip, flip & press.
4. Place a square at the right end or right upper corner of a rectangle or larger square, right sides together.
5. Stitch from left upper corner to right lower corner.
6. Clip, flip & press.



**Repeat using 1 1/2 x 3 1/2" rect. of black (F) and two 1 1/2" sq. of background (A). Repeat these steps for total of two of these units.

**Repeat using 1 1/2 x 3 1/2" rectangle of black (F) and two 1 1/2" sq. of darker purple (B).

**Assemble as shown below. Label as Part 4 and set aside.








Block Assembly: Assemble block as shown below. You should have a finished Knight Bus block measuring 18 1/2", 18" when finished in quilt.




Stay tuned next weekend for the start of the extra blocks. If you're stopping here, the sashing info is on the sew along page. 

Don't forget to tag your blocks with #hpqal2019 and #harrypotterquilt if you post pics on social media. This has been so much fun! I've seen a few finished quilts pop up, and I can't wait to see more! Thank you so soo much for sewing along and making this so much fun!  

xoxoxo!!



 



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