You will use 3 different prints from your jelly roll. Lets call them prints A B and C and also you will use a background fabric. Plus!! A fun novelty fabric or fabric to fussy cut the center square in this block.
Cutting:
Cut 1 strip from 2 different prints (fabric A and B) in your jelly roll 2 1/2" x 10"
From the same fabrics cut 2 strips 1 1/2" x 10 1/2" (fabric A) and 2 strips from 1 1/2" x 12 1/2" (fabric B)
Cut 2 strips from your background fabric 2 1/2" x 10"
Cut 4 strips (fabric C) 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"
Cut 1 square 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" for the fussy cut center. You can use a different fabric from your jelly roll or choose a novelty or print from your stash that would coordinate. Pick something fun to make the finished block 'pop'. Below I listed some ideas of things I cut to pick from for my own block.Construction:
1. Join lengthwise together fabric A and background fabric strip. Then join fabric B and background fabric lengthwise (2 1/2" x 10" strips).
2. Cut joined strips into 2 1/2" sections x 4.
3. Stitch together to make 4 -four patch blocks to be set in each corner of the block.
4. Piece together a 4 patch with fabric B, a 4 1/2" strip of fabric C, and a 4 patch from fabric A.
5. Stitch together a strip of fabric C, the fussy cut block, and then another strip of fabric C.
6. Piece together a 4 patch with fabric A, a 4 1/2" strip of fabric C and then a patch with fabric B.
7. Join steps 4, 5, and 6 together to make the body of the block.
8. Use the 1 1/2" strips to border the block stitching fabric A to the sides of the block and fabric B to the top and bottom of the block.
9. Finish, press and admire.
-nanette
18 comments
Does your blog look different? I popped in to see your fab jelly roll block and think your header might be new. If it is, it's gorgeous. If it's not new, well it's still gorgeous!
I love your block!
I love the fussy cut centers in your block. I've done that on a couple of the other blocks so am glad to be able to use that on your block. My blocks are cut and laying on my sewing table. One of these days, I'll actually get to the sewing part. LOL!
Love your block and cannot wait to make it!
Nanette...
I love it!
So sweet and simple...and of course it's the fabric that really makes it special.
I hope you had a lovely Mothers Day!
x
lori
Oh so pretty! Sweet and cute too! Great instructions.
Your block is so sweet! I could see this as a whole darling quilt. I always, love, love, love your fabrics.
Of course I love the teapot in the center.
Love the block Nanette! I hope I can find the appropriate center block!
Oh, wow, Nanette, I can see this growing into a quilt all by itself (with many more just like it, of course). It is a beautiful block! Thank you.
Would you believe I haven't started my Jelly Roll Quilt along blocks yet? This is the week! I love how you fussy cut the blocks. I still insist you are the fussy cut queen. I will be following your lead.
Will be away for a few days so will make this when I come back. I like it!!!
oh i knew i would like your block--what a great one--thanks! have you ever made a whole quilt with that block? please show if you have!
Cute, cute, cute!!! Love the happy fabrics.
Looks great to me!! Thank you for doing this for all of us.
Nanette, your blocks are so delightful! The teapot is very cute and the colors are so beautiful :)
That's a great block for scraps too. Love the teapot of course.
What a great block! Thanks so much for sharing your many talents.
Heather
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