This week we are making an easy Shoo Fly block.
For this 7" block you will need -
Print A (mine is green) -
2 - 3+1/4" squares, for the easy half square triangles - HST
1 - 2+7/8" square, for the centre
Print B (mine is orange) -
2 - 3+1/4" squares, for the easy half square triangles - HST
4 - 2+7/8" square, for the sides
Start with the easy half square triangles using the 3+1/4" squares (instructions found here).
Trim the four HST to 2+7/8".
The remaining squares and HST are arranged like the above photo, and sewn together like a regular nine-patch.
Sewing the units in to rows, and the rows together.
I pressed the seam allowances in opposite directions.
Trim the block to 7+1/2" square.
This block was made the same way.
For this one I made a Snowball variation, by switching the colours of the 2+7/8" squares.
All three blocks together.
Thanks for sewing along and have a great day!❤
4 comments:
Thanks Joanne!!
Thanks for a simple block... I have #7 and #8 to keep me company this weekend!
I always have problems w 1/2 triangle blocks. I seem to drift when I am sweing so my seams are not straight. any suggestions?
Carolyn, make sure that you follow the pencil line with your 1/4" sewing machine foot.
I find that I don't worry too much about making an exact 1/4" seam, and make it smaller since I will be trimming the HST down to the right size and it is better that they are too big than too small.
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