And we're back with the March block for the Sisters' Ten Modern Block of the Month Club! This is the block that is featured in the BOM button up there and it is called School Girl's Puzzle.
Cutting Instructions.
For 12" blocks.
- Cut (5) 4 1/8" x 4 1/8" squares of Fabric A (background).
- Cut (2) 4 1/8" x 4 1/8" squares of Fabric B.
- Cut (3) 4 1/8" x 4 1/8" squares of Fabric C.
- Cut (2) 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares of Fabric C.
- Cut (4) 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" square of Fabric D.
For 9" blocks.
- Cut (5) 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" squares of Fabric A (background).
- Cut (2) 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" squares of Fabric B.
- Cut (3) 3 3/8" x 3 3/8" squares of Fabric C.
- Cut (2) 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" squares of Fabric C.
- Cut (4) 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" square of Fabric D.
Piecing Instructions.
1. Make Half-Square Triangle (HST) units with Fabric A and Fabric B. Use (2) Fabric A squares and the (2) Fabric B squares to make (4) total Half-Square Triangle units using the method in this tutorial. The HSTs should be trimmed down to:
12" blocks: 3 1/2" (unfinished size).
9" blocks: 2 3/4" (unfinished size).
2. Make Half-Square Triangle (HST) units with Fabric A and Fabric C. Use the remaining (3) Fabric A squares and the (3) larger Fabric C squares to make (6) total Half-Square Triangle units using the method in this tutorial. The HSTs should be trimmed down to:
12" blocks: 3 1/2" (unfinished size).
9" blocks: 2 3/4" (unfinished size).
3. Layout the Half-Square Triangle Units, remaining Fabric C squares and Fabric D squares as shown below.
4. Sew each of the four rows together, alternating the direction the seams are pressed.
5. Sew the rows together and you're done!
6. Make (2) blocks. They may be identical blocks or made from differing fabrics for a scrappier look. This month try to think a little more about value when selecting your block fabrics. As you can see when the blocks are side by side, I chose to give each block a different feel. Block 1 on the left has a more subtle and understated feel. Block 2 on the right is loud and pulls your attention. I also substituted another fabric in the brown center blocks for visual interest in Block 2. Play with the color a bit. Sampler quilts often have a lot going on - so sometimes finding a place for the eye to rest can be tricky. It will be fun to play with the block arrangement later if you have blocks with differing values in them.
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