This two step quilt by Missouri Star is the perfect pattern for all the beginners out there – or for those who are looking for a project they can finish in a day. It’s a simple and quick block that anyone can make. The steps are very easy to follow, so I’m sure you’ll enjoy sewing this one. Read on or watch the video below for full instructions.
Materials
- 1 roll of 2 1/2″ strips
- 1 3/4 yards of background fabric
- 5 1/4 yards of backing
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Instructions
Step 1:
Get the 1 3/4 yards of background fabric and cut it into 5″ strips, then sub-cut into 5″ squares.
Step 2:
Match your 2 1/2″ strips into two. Lay them right sides together and sew a quarter of an inch seam allowance on the side. Do this for the whole pack. You’re going to have 21 sets of them. Iron them open.
Step 3:
Get one of the units, cut the selvage off, and cut a 5″ square. Take one of the 5″ background squares and place it on the 5″ square unit. Place them right sides together and sew on one side. Press it open. It should be 9 inches. This will be block A.
Step 4:
Get another of the units, cut the selvage, and cut a 9-inch rectangle. This will be block B.
Step 5:
Take the block B and lay it on the side of block A. Sew them together with a quarter of an inch seam allowance. Once done, press it open, and square it up if needed. It should end up with a 9-inch block. Now, you have your finished block.
You need seven blocks across and eight blocks down. When you assemble this, each block should be alternating. Sew them in rows first, then press them flat. Once done, sew the rows together with a quarter of an inch seam allowance. Put a 2 1/2″ inner border, then a 6″ outside border and you are done.
