Monday, February 15, 2010

Shoofly

This week's project requires a truly tiny block (6") so rather than drive you all crazy with truly tiny pieces, I picked an easy block. It's an oldie but goodie...the Shoofly Block:

shoofly block

To make a 12" block:
-Fabric A: cut 4 - 4.5" x 4.5"
-Fabric B: cut 2 - 5" x 5", cut 1 - 4.5" x 4.5"
-Fabric C: cut 2 - 5" x 5" (Traditionally, fabrics C and A are the same so you can do that if you like)

*This week's project tutorial will require a 6" block.*
To make a 6" block:

-Fabric A: cut 4 - 2.5" x 2.5"
-Fabric B: cut 2 - 3" x 3", cut 1 - 2.5" x 2.5"
-Fabric C: cut 2 - 3" x 3"

shoofly step 1

Draw a diagonal line on the back of your Fabric C squares. Pair with your two Fabric B squares, right sides together:

shoofly step 2

Sew 1/4" on both sides of the line:

shoofly step 3

Cut along the line:

shoofly step 4

Press open and trim to 4.5" (2.5" if you're making a 6" block)

shoofly step 5

Arrange your pieces (sorry for the crooked photo):

shoofly step 6

Sew into rows:

shoofly step 7

And sew your rows together to finish the block:
shoofly step 8

Trim to 12.5" (or 6.5").
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