I have 3 fabrics chosen though a scrappier look would look amazing as well.
Below is the instructions for just 1 block. I strip pieced some of my units to make it even quicker.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONE BLOCK
UNFINISHED SIZE 15 1/2"
FINISHED SIZE 15"
CUTTING
From RED FABRIC - Cut 2 strip 2" X WOF ( width of fabric)
From WHITE FABRIC- Cut 2 strip 2" X WOF ( width of fabric)
From BLUE FABRIC- Cut 9 - 3/12"x 3 1/2" squares
DIRECTIONS ( Use 1/4" seam allowance)
1. Placing right sides together , take a Red and a White 2" strips and sew down the length of the strip. Press toward red. REPEAT for the other red and white strips.
2. From this unit Subcut 4- 3 1/2 " squares AND 4 9 1/2" strips. ( You will have a fabric left over. )
3. Arrange 5 of the blue squares and the 4 RED/WHITE squares which was created in STEP 2 into a 9 patch as shown below. Piece and Press .
Now is it just me or isn't that nine patch just as cute as a button ?
4. Now take your remainder blue squares and your 9 1/2" strips and arrange around the nine patch as shown. Piece and Press
5. Wahlah!!! Your Watch ma Call It Block is complete. 😀 You know what that means don't ya? Get up and do the Happy Dance!!!! Come on you know you want to!!!
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Alrighty Sweeties, now I have a question. What is the real name of this block? This ole' gal does not have a clue. I saw it on Pinterest and made up my own measurements .I will be making 10 blocks to go along with 10 applique blocks I am working on.
Thank y'all so much for joining me in the quilt room today. I guess I better get on the stick and finish the other 9 blocks. If ya ' want to stick around, just grab the rotary cutter, and I will grab the ruler and we will go to town cutting up a storm.
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As always...
Happy Stitching and Quilting, ya'll
Melisa
The more I know, the more I know that I don't know. -Socrates
Hugs and Stitches!!!!🤗🧵❤
It's the Whatchamacallit block or little quilt. ROFLOL I don't care what it's called because I'm in love with it. Just send it to me and you won't have to fret about it. See 'easy peasy lemon squeezy'. More ROFLOL
ReplyDeleteThank you for inviting us into your sewing room. I had a wonderful time and hope to visit again soon.
Happy Monday!!!! Darlene J
Happy Monday, Darlene! LOL. I had a great time piecing this block. Don't you just love those easy peasy blocks? Hee! Hee! Wish you were here sewing along with me. Have an awesome day. Hugs.
DeleteYour quilt block is very pretty! I guess we need a quilt block identifier app, like the flower or leaf ones that people use. Hmmm maybe I should invent that . . . :)
ReplyDeleteThat would be a great invention, Linda. I bet it would be put to great use as well. Lol. I certainly would use it. Thank you so much for the sweet visit. Hugs.
DeleteThat is a cute block, the white flowered background is super cute!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Vicki. I sure wish I had more yardage of that fabric. I have fallen in love with it. Enjoy your day. Hugs.
DeleteWhat an adorable quilt block--I love its simplicity and I've book marked your directions--I will try making one for a small wall quilt for my "over the tv" hanging spot...thanks so much hugs, Julierose
ReplyDeleteI enjoy the simple blocks as well. I hope you enjoy this one. It would be so cute as a wall hanging.
DeleteIs it a Puss in the Corner with sashing, maybe? whatever it is, I call it cute!
ReplyDeleteWell that just may be it; I had not even thought about Puss in the Corner. Thank you so much for the name and for the sweet visit. Happy quilting. Hugs.
DeleteLovely artwork, Melisa!
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Aaaw thank you so much Isabel. I enjoyed working on this block. I hope to get more completed soon. Enjoy your day. Hugs.
DeleteSweet block! I can see how the strip piecing really makes it come together quickly.
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much. I love to strip piece if I can. Hopefully I will have all the blocks completed very soon. Thank you for dropping by for a visit. Hugs.
DeleteThis first block of your planned quilt looks so pretty, Melisa! Makes me think even I could do it--ha ha! I've never made a quilt, but always admired them (and their makers!) so much! ♥
ReplyDeleteAah thank you so much, Carol. As talented as you are you would have no trouble piecing this block. Have a wonderful day. Hugs.
DeleteThat's a sweet block - I love the pretty fabrics, Melisa! I wish I knew a name for it, but I'm not coming up with one. Can't wait to see what you're making with it!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much, Diann. I am anxious to finish the blocks so I can move this project along. Enjoy your day. Hugs.
DeleteSorry, but I don't know the name but we can call it Melisa's Block. In days gone by, this is how the same block became known by different names. Your fabric choices are very pretty. Have we seen the applique' blocks that will go with them? Can't wait to see where it goes next! Your coreopsis is such a spot of sunshine!
ReplyDeleteAaah I would love to have a block named after me. Lol. This block has been a fun one to work on. I am going to pair them with the butterfly blocks that I appliqued in January. I can not wait to see how they pair up together. Hugs and Blessings.
DeleteHi again! I keep meaning to mention when you show it, the little blue planter-turned-pincushion and how much I love it! I have a couple of those planters (different styles) and I plan on making pincushions, too. They are beyond cute!
ReplyDeleteMy sister gave me that little planter a few years ago. I used to be able to find them for a song, but now they are hard to find and when I do find them they are expensive. I have been wanting to make a small one out of a little tractor . Wouldn't that be cute ? I hope you enjoy transforming your little planters into pincushions soon. Thank you , sweet Ginny. Hugs.
DeleteGreat tutorial. I'd love to hang out in your sewing room :)
ReplyDeleteAaah thank you so much, Jeanna. I bet we would have a ball. We might not get much stitching or quilting done for I bet we would chat the day away. Lol. Hugs
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