Block of the Month -- April, 2005
SHOO FLY
Block Size -- 9" x 9" finished (9½" x 9½" with seam allowance)
The guild encourages all members to participate in this monthly raffle. It is a fun way to “get your feet wet” quilting and everyone enjoys the chance to win enough blocks for a quilt top. Please take the time to measure and sew accurately. It is very hard to sew together blocks that are not the same measurement. Most guild members would be more than happy to help you get started if you are unsure about how to begin. Let's take our time -- even experienced quilters can have an off day at the sewing machine.
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Fabric: |
Cut Directions: |
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White Tone-on-tone print |
(4) -- 3½" x 3½"
(2) -- 4½" x 4½" |
| B |
Bright Spring Floral Print |
(1) -- 3½" x 3½"
(2) -- 4½" x 4½" |
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Step 1: Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of the 4½" squares.
Step 2: Place on top of floral 4½" squares, right sides together and stitch ¼" on either side of the diagonal mark, cut apart on the diagonal mark and press seams towards the floral print.
Step 3: True up squares floral and white tone-on-tone squares to 3½".
Step 4: Looking at the sample, join together the triangle units and the square units to create a 9-patch, paying close attention to the directions of the triangles.
Keep in mind:
Use 100 % cotton fabrics for the block.
Wash the fabrics before cutting the quilt pattern. Do not use fabrics that bleed or run.
Stitch all seams ¼".
Press seams toward the dark fabric unless the pattern dictates otherwise.
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