This block is quick and easy to construct! I know that I say that almost every week, but it is true every time I say it. Using contrasting scraps is the best way to make this block pop! I pulled strips and squares from my “pre-cut” bins to make this a faster finish.
A one minute video of this block construction is available here on YouTube.
Presenting a New Feature at the bottom of this post! I have added a fantastic size chart for pieces to cut. It contains a variety of finished block sizes. Check it out at the end of this post!
The version shown below is constructed from a 2 1/2″ square in the center and 2 different 1 1/2″ strips surrounding it.
I did cut my strips to the following lengths:
- 2- 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ (inside round color)
- 2- 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ (inside round color)
- 2- 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ (outside round color)
- 2- 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ (outside round color)
This week I have words imbedded on the pictures, as well as arrows. This is a no brainer approach. Please remember to always use a good 1/4″ seam, no matter how crooked the arrows are in my photos.
Please add the 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ pieces to the center here.
There are not a lot of bulky seams here, so I press out.
Add the 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ pieces to the sides here.
Now is a great time to press it flat, flat, flat. By pressing now, the block will be crisper and flatter for the next round of strips.
Please add the 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ outer round pieces to both sides. (I forgot to take the picture before I sewed one of the pieces… oopsy!)
Give the strips a quick press outward.
Add the final two 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ strips to both sides.
Press outward one last time. If you want the block to be even flatter, give it a little shot of starch or Best Press at this point.
Tah-done! I love this little block! I told you it was quick and easy!
Below is the new size chart! This took some work to figure out how to embed this in a blog post…making the chart was the easy part!
Please let me know in the comments if you like this new feature. I look forward to hearing from you.
Later,
Lorrie
