Monday, September 1, 2008

September Block of the Month



This month's block to start us off is a nice and easy one. This block is known as "Churn Dash". You will need two colors of your choice. A background and a dark or medium, solid or print pattern. I am posting the example patterns in black and white so you can let your own imagination go with it. You can make this as scrappy or as organized as you want. That's the best part about quilting. You put your own personality in it.

OK, here are your instructions. If you have any questions, email me at melaniewelanie1@gmail.com.

1.) Cut 2 background squares and 2 dark squares 4 7/8".

2.) Take 1 background square and 1 dark square and put them right sides together. Draw, with a pencil, a diagonal line from one corner to the other on the back of one side of the squares that are together.


3.) Sew 1/4" away from each side of the drawn line ( with both pieces still right sides together).


4.) Cut on the drawn line, open squares and press seam allowances toward the darker fabric. Your finished block size should be 4 1/2". Repeat with the other set of squares to make a total of 4 half-square triangle blocks.


5.) Cut 1 strip of each color 2 1/2" x 18" long. Sew together to make a strip set.


6.) Subcut the strip set into 4 squares 4 1/2" each.


7.) Cut 1 square of background fabric for center 4 1/2".

Assemble this way:


That should complete your block for this month. Remember, if you have any questions, please email me at the address above. Hope this is something we can all enjoy. Happy quilting!

2 comments:

Mom of Dippy, Dingy & Goofy said...

How many blocks are going to make up this quilt when we're done?

Melanie Welanie said...

This should make 9 blocks total. I figured since the kids are in school, us moms will hopefully have some time during one day of each month.