30 Quilt Blocks in 30 Days - Block 17

With the progression of blocks, this one was a must.

It's really simple, but the color combinations are limitless

and

it can be stitched together with many techniques.

There is always a place for 

Sweet Sixteen

Size Unfinished: 10 1/2" x 10 1/2"

Finished Size: 10 x 10"

Construction method 1:

Cut 16 squares 3" x 3" - eight purple / eight white

Stitch them together as laid out with 1/4" seams.

Construction Method 2:

Cut 4 rectangles 3" x 12" - two purple / two white

Stitch them together as laid out with 1/4" seams.

Cut this unit in 3" strips.

Rotate every other row.

Stitch them together as laid out with 1/4" seams.

Look at this Stash busting quilt.

Add 22 plain blocks to 50 Sweet Sixteen blocks.

In an 8 block by 9 block grid this quilt is 80" x 90".

The blank area could be appliqued or left for lots of quilting fun.