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Here are the pieces you need for the block:
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This block is assembled in two easy parts. First the butterfly pieces of the block. You will need the 2 1/2″ squares and the 4 1/2″ squares to create the two sections that make the butterfly at the end reveal.
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There are many ways to make that diagonal so that it is sewn straight.
- Mark the line with a pen or pencil and a straight edge, like a ruler,
- press a crease into the 2 1/2″ block as a sew line or
- my prefered and very lazy method…the piece of tape to follow along with the corner of the square as I sew. You can see the tape in the picture below.
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I always opt for the bonus block if the original square size is 2 1/2″ or bigger. That would be the reason I am being over run by half square triangles. I am working on fixing this little problem. There will eventually be a series of blocks on this blog that use up many of those bonus triangles! I promise!
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I am a big fan of pressing pieces as you go, as you all know. Butterfly wing sections are now complete.
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Now for the second section of the block. It is all straight line sewing for the rest. See the layout below.
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Divide the layout into 2 sections…a big section and a little section. I show it in rows in the picture below.
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Sew the 3 1/2″ square to the side of a lattice piece. Sew the 1 1/2″ square to the end of the other lattice piece.
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Press towards the dark fabric on both of these units…unless you prefer to press open.
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Join the two units you created into one bigger unit. The other part of the block is now sewn together.
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It really was just that easy.
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Press towards the straight lattice pieces…or open.
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If you press towards the lattice, sewing the final seam will be easy!
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Sew that last final seam. Sorry, no picture of that seam!
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Ta-dah…Ta-done!
Here are a couple sample layouts. This block could be much scrappier than I made it. I tried to control the scrapiness for an aesthetic pleasing effect.
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I decided to make an additional four blocks and use up some other orphan blocks, too. This is the beginning of a car quilt for my son’s family. Everyone needs a quilt, a flashlight, battery cables, and a small tool kit in their vehicle. Just a thought!
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Those borders will fit when they are all sewn together. I, too, am always amazed at how much is eaten up in a 1/4″ seam allowance!
If you construct any of these scrappy wonderful blocks, please share with me through gmail. I look forward to see your work!
If you are interested in making this a larger block, please use the chart below to help you resize the block.
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Later,
Lorrie