Friday, March 3, 2017

Plus Block Tutorial

Hello Modern Quilters!

I have for you the tutorial for the plus block in sizes 6 1/2 inches and 12 1/2 inches.  These blocks will be used to create sample quilts/quilt tops for our How to Make a Modern Quilt class on May 6 at A Nimble Thimble.  If you can make a block - or a few blocks of either size for us, that would be great!  I would like to have a sew day in April to prepare for the class if possible.

Without further ado, the Plus block:
  
Plus Block Tutorial

12.5 inch block



Fabric Cuts for a block where the plus sign is a print fabric and the background is a solid:



From solid fabric (background), cut:

4 squares measuring 4.5 inches

4 rectangles measuring 2.5 x 4.5 inches



From print fabric (plus sign), cut:

1 square measuring 4.5 inches

4 rectangles measuring 2.5 x 4.5 inches



Putting the block together:

Sew the (4) 2.5 x 4.5 inch print blocks to the (4) 2.5 x 4.5 inch solid blocks lengthwise.



Press to the dark side.  It should become a 4.5 inch square.

Lay the 9 blocks out in the block pattern.   

Sew each row together and press seams to opposite sides so they will nest with blocks on the next row.  Sew the rows together.  Press seams to one side or open depending on preference.
Finished block!  (Thanks to Kat for reminding me to put the pictures in!)



6.5 inch block



Fabric Cuts for a block where the plus sign is a print fabric and the background is a solid:



From solid fabric (background), cut:

4 squares measuring 2.5 inches

4 rectangles measuring 1.5 inches x 2.5 inches



From print fabric (plus sign), cut:

1 square measuring 2.5 inches

4 rectangles measuring 1.5 inches x 2.5 inches



Putting the block together:

Sew the (4) 1.5 inches x 2.5 inches print blocks to the (4) 1.5 inches x 2.5 inches solid blocks lengthwise.

Press to the dark side.  It should become a 2.5 inch square.

Lay the 9 blocks out in the block pattern.  Sew each row together and press seams to opposite sides so they will nest with blocks on the next row.  Sew the rows together.  Press seams to one side or open depending on preference.

See pictures above. 

 



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