Hi everyone,
Today, I decided to cut into my stash of Art Gallery fabrics and make a quilt.
I designed this really simple block.
I call it the "A+ block".
Here is what it looks like.
![](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5456/7091606823_5dbc5ddb60.jpg)
The blocks below are the first 5 blocks I made.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/7088334889_36f35b8b9f.jpg)
This is a 16.5 inch block.
Do you want to know how to make it?
It's really simple.
You need 2 fat quarters to make 2 blocks.
Cut your fat quarters into 2.5 inch strips.
I cut my strips along the selvage.
You will need to cut your strips as shown in the photo below.
![](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5272/7088338355_6ed76586ea.jpg)
Sew the 4 centre strips together using a 1/4 inch seam.
Iron seams in same direction.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7073/6942269808_94283a443f.jpg)
Then sew the two 8.5 inch strips to both sides.
You should end up with the block shown in the photo below.
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/7088341571_1fedefdbc8.jpg)
See, it looks like an "A".
Now, make 4 of these "A" blocks.
Once you have the four "A" blocks done, arrange them as shown below.
Sew these 4 blocks together.
Your finished block should look like this.
![](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5456/7091606823_5dbc5ddb60.jpg)
You should have enough strips left over from your fat quarters,
to make another block reversing the dark and light fabric.
I got the two blocks below using 2 fat quarters.
Edited to add: Be very careful on how you set your A blocks,
otherwise you will end up with your blocks going the wrong way.
See below, I know I did it the wrong way. UGHHHH!!!!!
Edited to add: Be very careful on how you set your A blocks,
otherwise you will end up with your blocks going the wrong way.
See below, I know I did it the wrong way. UGHHHH!!!!!
![](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/7088347459_66632f1ebe.jpg)
Now, I've got it right!!!
![](http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5462/6945540566_40706ef09f.jpg)
Easy, eh!!!
I have 6 blocks done.
I want to make 12 blocks.
That should give me a nice size lap quilt.
I will be adding borders too.
But I still have to figure that out.
I hope you like the tutorial.
Hugs
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8 comments:
I like this block.... showcases the lovely fabrics... very nice!
Very cute and looks easy, I hope you will show finished quilt.
Love the easy ones!! These are striking - very nice :)
Im going to bookmark this!!
I keep buying fat quarters and never do anything with them!
Really cool block Ariane! Simple but innovative!
Great tutorial and I live the colours you used
The blocks look great!
Simple and awesome! Thanks so much for sharing how you did it. I just love the quilt you made from these blocks. Fabulous!
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