30 Quilt Blocks in 30 Days - Block 8

My fabric scrap pile is taking a hit with these blocks and I'm so happy about that.

Sometimes, I enjoy the blocks enough to make 2 or 3 of them.

Who knows how many quilts I'll have finished by the first of the year.

At least 2 ...

I am working on donation quilts and scrap organization.

This challenge is perfect for both.

Let's make block 8.

You can make block #8 several ways but I'll show you 2

because I love shortcuts.

Staggered

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

Finished Size: 10 x 10"

Construction technique #1:

Cut 4 rectangles 3" x 5 1/2" - white

Cut 4 rectangles 3" x 5 1/2" - orange

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

Stitch the columns then stitch the columns together, matching seams.

OR

Construction Technique #2:

Cut 2 rectangles 3" x 11" - white

Cut 2 rectangles 3" x 11" - orange

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

Next, cut this unit in half as shown at 5 1/2" so you have 2 columns

5 1/2" x 10 1/2".

Flip the second column so the white rectangle is on top

Stitch the columns together with 1/4" seams.

See, now I have 2 of #8.

Maybe I should keep making these and then I could have this quilt.

Staggered Love!