BLOGGER'S BLOCK OF THE MONTH {STACKS & STACKS QUILT BLOCK}

 

Today is my turn to post my block 

for the BLOGGER'S BLOCK OF THE MONTH

hosted by Dhia of The Peach Patch. 

My scrap bin is OVERFLOWING so I thought that I would take this opportunity

to create a block that puts all of those scraps to good use.

 

STACKS & STACKS QUILT BLOCK

Finished Block Size: 9 1/2" X 9 1/2" Square

 

 This block is a great way to use up your fabric scraps, so dig into your scrap bin and enjoy!

Fabric Requirements

• Various scraps from your scrap bin
• Two 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" white background squares
•  Two 3 7/8" X 3 7/8" squares from your scrap bin

Block Assembly

 

Note: All seams are sewn with 1/4" seam allowance.

 

 Step 1:

•  Dump out your scraps and choose your favorites.
• Cut your scraps into various widths and lengths. Do not worry about cutting your scraps to an exact width. All of my strips vary in width from 1" to 2 1/2". I did cut my strips to a length of at least 5-6".

  

 

 

 

 

 Step 2:

• Decide on the placement of your strips.

Step 3:

• Place the your first two fabric strips Right Sides Together (RST).
• Pin.
• Sew the strips together.

Step 4:

• Press the block open.

Step 5:

• With RST, pin the next fabric strip to the block.
• Sew the fabric strips together.
• Press the block open.

 

Step 6: 

• Repeat Step 5

 

 

Step 7:

• Continue sewing the strips together until your block is at least 11".

 

Step 8:

• Using your ruler and rotary cutter, square up the first side of the block.

 

 

Step 9:

• Continue to square up the block so that it measures 3 1/2" X 9 1/2".
• Repeat Steps 3-8 until you have two 3 1/2" X 9 1/2" stack blocks.

  

Step 10: Half Square Triangle (HST)

• On the back of a 3 7/8" X 3 7/8" square, use your pencil and ruler to draw a diagonal line from corner to corner.

 

Step 11:

• Place two 3 7/8" X 3 7/8" squares RST.
• Stitch a seam 1/4" away from the diagonal line. Repeat for the other side.

Step 12:

•  Using your rotary cutter, cut on the diagonal line.

 

Step 13:

• Press the bock open.
• Trim the block to 3 1/2" X 3 1/2".
• Yields two 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" HST

Step 14:

• With RST, sew a 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" white background square to a 3 1/2" X 3 1/2" HST.

 

Step 15:

• Press the block open.
• The block should measure 3 1/2" X 6 1/2".

 

 

 Step 16:

• With RST, sew a 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" white background square to the block.

 

 

 Step 17:

• Press the block open.
• The block should measure 3 1/2" X 9 1/2".

 

Step 18:

• With RST, sew a stacked block to a HST block.

Step 19:

• Press the block open.

Step 20:

• With RST, sew the last stacked block to the HST block.

 

Step 21:

• Press the block open.
• Voila! Enjoy your Stacks & Stacks Quilt Block
• Finished block : 9 1/2" X 9 1/2"

 

 

Be sure to check out the Flickr group for the Blogger's Block of the Month and add your block!

 

Stop by Dhia's blog on the 15th of each month to find the link to the next

Blogger's Block of the Month.

 

Until Next Time...Happy Quilting