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Monday, 30 July 2018

Patchsmith Sampler Block 22 - Spinning Churn Dash

If you have been following along with the sew-along then this week's block introduces nothing new. It is Block 22 - the Spinning Churn Dash. The four-square units are created using a quick slice and dice method whilst the four corners make quick work of half-square-triangles (HSTs).

A scrappier version of Block 22

Check out the tutorial for Block 2 'Guiding Star' which shows how to make and trim HSTs.

Block 2 - Guiding Star and the HST

If you would like to spin a larger version of this week's block you can grab a copy of my free 12" block pattern by clicking on the freebie tab above or the photo below.

FREE 12" SPINNING CHURN DASH BLOCK PATTERN

I look forward to seeing your blocks over on Instagram (#block22spinningchurndash) or in the Flickr Group.

If you have any queries you can leave a comment or email me and, if you want to see all the blocks from The Patchsmith's Sampler Blocks pattern book, just click on the tab above.

Until next time .......

Monday, 5 June 2017

Bigger Blocks

May's 'Dutchman's Puzzle' block

I have been joining in the “6 Designers – 12 Blocks sew-along” (6kopfe12blocke) this year.

There are twelve blocks 12" traditional patchwork block - one a month.

February's Churn Dash Block

I have made four of the blocks to date as part of my 2017 BAD (block-a-day) project.

January's 'Rolling Stone' Block

I am going to put together a red, white and blue quilt using many of the blocks I make this year - hence my colour choices.

Just some of the Block-a-Day blocks I have made this year

Making larger blocks is not unknown to me and the tutorials are clear and straightforward (click on the photos to go through to the tutorial for that block). But I decided it might be fun to paper-piece this month's 'Pineapple' block - such big pieces - such big fun!