QAF Block of the Month
August 2009
Dots & Spots 4-Patch
8 1/2"(unfinished), 8" (finished)
We're moving into
mid-Summer. It's hot! Thunder and lightening! I'm
seeing spots and dots!
So, we thought we'd
offer some spots and dots for our BOM
this
month. All you need is ONE fabric with spots or dots in any color(s)
and one white or WOW fabric for up to 3 blocks. If you want to make up
to 6
blocks
for
the
BOM,
you'll need at least one other dotty fabric for the 2nd 3 blocks...you
can use the white for them all.
This is a really
easy block, just what we know you love to do in the summer months.
Cut for each block:
To assemble:
Stitch the dotty strip to the
white strip, side by side. Press to the dots. Crosscut (2) 2 1/2" pieces
from the strata for one block. Stitch the small 4 patch pieces together
as above, and press the seam whichever way you like best.
Arrange your
larger dotty square in a diagonal line with the small dotty squares in
the 4 patch, as in the block above, and fill
in the
other
two corners
with your
white squares. Stitch as usual in two rows. Press seams. Stitch rows together,
aligning as picture above.
What did you think of THAT easy
block?!!!?
Here are a couple of quilt layouts...enjoy!
Straight ahead
- makes lovely stepping stones
