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Shoo Fly |
Block 20 - Shoo Fly
We're back to wonky/improv quilting! I'm working hard to develop a "less waste" way to get the look of wonky because I've fallen in love so with the look I want all my blocks like this!
I chose an orange, dark gray and light gray solid for this block. I was going to make it a two-color block, but I just couldn't do it! The more the merrier right?
Cutting:
- From the orange, cut 8 - 3 1/2" squares
- From the dark gray, cut 1 - 3 1/2" square
- From the light gray, rough-cut 4 triangles from 2 ~3" squares.
You might want to experiment with sizes to see if you can get by with cutting your squares all closer to 3". I was afraid there wouldn't be enough room when squaring up, but I think there's a bit of wiggle room.
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Here's the fabric. I like using at least 3 colors per block - more if I can. |
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Once the fabrics are cut, lay them out to audition your choices. Now is the time to make changes. |
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To make the wonky half-square triangles, randomly place the triangle on one corner of the orange square. Make sure the point is facing the correct direction. Chain piece these four units. |
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Trim off the corner leaving 1/4" seam allowance. |
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Oops, this trimmed down to only 3". that's okay though - there's room at the end to make it work without redoing it. |
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See how it's too small? Two of mine ended up smaller, but not too small. |
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Sew into rows, pressing so seams oppose. This would make a nice block just like this. If you like this look better, just cut your fabrics all 2 1/2" and stop after this step (sewing the rows together, of course!). |
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Too make it wonky, trim the center strip on the diagonal to make a wedge. Trim both sides. I trimmed so it was about 2" - 2 1/2" on one end and 3"ish on the other. |
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Lay out the rows to see if you like the angle. Re-cut if necessary. |
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Sew the rows together, pressing to one side. |
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To finish lay your 6 1/2" ruler on the block and turn it until you like the look. Trim to 6 1/2" square. |
Next week: A Valentine's Day surprise!
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