Traditional Tuesday - Block 23
Chinese Coins |
Block 23 - Chinese Coins
Yesterday, we went wonky with this block, but today we're going as it should be - on the straight and narrow! This is a scrap lover's dream block. The amount of fabrics you can use is totally up to you. You can go super scrappy, like I did with 24 different fabrics or you can go controlled with just a few fabrics or color families. Versatility is good in quilting and this is the best of the versatile blocks!Cutting:
From your "coin" fabrics, cut 24 - 1" x 2 1/2" strips
From your sashing strips, cut 3 - 1 1/4" x 6 1/2" strips
I sewed my 5 panels together and unstitched at 12 strips each. Just sew your 12 together making sure they line up perfectly at the beginnings and endings. |
Next I auditioned the sashing fabric. I wanted red, so this one was good. It's a little lighter than the reds used in the coin stacks, so nothing gets lost or too blendy. |
I cut my three 1 1/4" strips and sewed one to each side of the coin stacks. Measure your block after sewing - you will need to shave a hair off each side to get your 6 1/2" square block. |
Where is the next block?
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