Churn Dash Block
Start your quilting adventure with this Churn Dash Quilt Block.
Difficulty Level: Easy
What you need:
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3 X different 100% cotton fabrics, with the suggested combination of light, medium and dark colours. If using fabric off bolt = 15cm (approx 6”) x 112cm (approx 45cm) strips x 3 colours
Rotary Cutter
Cutting Mat
Ruler
Sewing Machine
Iron
Tips before you start
- Pre-wash and press your fabric before you start to avoid shrinkage. Follow the care instructions for your chosen fabric.
- Press using a pressing cloth to prevent damaging your fabric. Test your iron settings on a scrap piece of fabric before you start your project.
Step 1: Cut the pieces
Cut two strips 2.5” x 19” and two squares 5”x5” (approx 12.7x12.7cm) of the dark (C) and the medium (B) colours.
Cut one square 4.5”x4.5” (approx 11.5x11.5 cm) of the light (A) colour fabric.
A = Light colour
B = Medium colour
C = Dark colour
Step 2: Sew & Cut the Strips
Take the dark (C) and the medium (B) colour strips of 2.5”x 19” (approx 12.7x12.7cm) and sew them together along the 19” side.
Step 3: Create the Triangles
Take a medium (B) and a dark (C) colour square of 5”x5” and put the right sides together.
Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of the medium colour (B) square. Repeat with the other 2 squares of 5”x5” (approx 12.7x12.7cm).
Step 4: Assemble the Blocks
Use the light colour (A) square as the centre piece. First sew the squares of each row together.
Step 5: Sew the Rows Together
Sew Row 1 to Row 2 and then add Row 3. Press flat. Block will measure 12.5”x 12.5” (approx 32x32 cm).
