Super Simple Sampler Quilt Block #15

Quilt Block #15 of the six inch super simple sampler quilt series is here, and I will tell you how to make it!

Cutting

from light prints: cut (1) 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ rectangle; (2) 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ strips; (1) 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ rectangle; (2) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ squares

from yellow: cut (2) 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ strips; (2) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ squares

from pink: cut (1) 6 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ strip

Sewing

right sides facing, 1/4″ seam, press after each seam

1. Pair each light fabric 1 1/2″ square with a yellow 1 1/2″ square and sew together on one side. Press.

2. Pair each light fabric 4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ strip with a yellow 4 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ strip. Sew together along one long side. Press.

3. Sew the 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ units made in step 1 to opposite sides of the light fabric 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangle. Orient pieces as shown above, so that the yellow 1 1/2 square is against the light fabric rectangle. Press.

4. Sew the 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ units made in step 2 to opposite sides of the light print 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangle. Orient the pieces as shown above. Press.

5. Sew the light/yellow strip units to opposite sides of the pink 1 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ strip. Press toward the pink strip.

Thanks for following along! If you are just starting in quilting, these blocks are a great way to practice your seams and cutting skills. I am totally loving how these blocks are coming together, and enjoying the little time-out from other projects each month. To see instructions for the other blocks, click here.

Sharon

big thanks to all who visited this week for Sew Mama Sew Giveaway day! my winner is Sonja, she said she would like to  learn how to paper piece next year. thanks, Sonja. I enjoyed all of the comments.