Block of the Month -- December, 2008
“Scot's Plaid”
Block Size -- 6" x 6" finished (6½" x 6½" with seam allowance)
This year, to go along with our 2008 Quilt Show Theme, we’re going “Around the World with Many Quilts!” Most of the upcoming blocks will be based on a 4-patch grid and will finish to either 8½" or 12½" (including seam allowances).
This month we present another pattern from Maggie Malone's 5,500 Quilt Block Designs.
“Scot's Plaid”, also known as “Bonnie Scotsman” or “Scotch Quilt”, is another simple yet effective design, quick to make at this very busy time of year.
Diagram:
Fabric:
Cutting Directions:
Green
Green
(2) 2" x 5" rectangles
Black
Black
(2) 2" x 3½" rectangles
Red
Red
(1) 3½" square
(2) 2" squares
Assembly Instructions:
Sew one red square to the end of a green rectangle (Unit A); press seam toward the green rectangle and set aside.
Sew the other red square to the end of a black rectangle (Unit B). Press seams toward black rectangle.
Sew a black rectangle to the large red square (Unit C). Press seam toward the black rectangle.
Sew Unit B to Unit C, matching and nesting cross-seams. Press seam toward Unit B.
With units oriented according to diagram, sew the remaining green rectangle to the side of the B-C unit; press seam toward green rectangle.
Following the diagram, sew Unit A to the top of the B-C-D unit, forming a square. Press the seam toward Unit A.
Tips to consider:
Use 100% cotton fabrics for the block. Wash fabrics before cutting. Do not use fabrics that bleed or run!
It helps to arrange the patches on a piece of felt, flannel or batting before sewing to aid in assembly.
Stitch all seams a scant ¼". Please try to be accurate!
Unless otherwise specified, press seams toward the dark fabric if possible, taking care not to stretch any bias edges.
