Wonky Cross Block by @therunninghare
This block may be simple but it is extremely versatile.
Firstly, it can be any size, and need not be square although square and
rectangular blocks are the most common. It can be made as a plus (+) or a cross
(x) and the strips can be thick or thin and multicoloured in a variety of ways.
To make the block:
1. Cut a square slightly larger than the size of your
unfinished block (as our blocks are 2,4 or 6 inches finished then that would
be 2.75, 4.75 or 6.75 inches)
2. Make a cut using a ruler and rotary cutter in one
direction on your square.
3. Insert and sew a strip of contrasting fabric between the
2 halves of your square. Press to the inserted strip.
4. The strips can be any width but smaller than ¾ inch is
harder to sew and wider strips ( more
than 1.5 inches) are only suitable for bigger blocks. A good size to cut is
1.25 inches for these smaller blocks. Strips can also be tapered so that they
are thinner at one end to give a different look
5. Make a cut in the opposite direction and insert another
strip of fabric between the 2 halves. Depending on your preference, you can
line the cross strip up on the two halves exactly or leave it not matching to
give a slightly staggered effect
Press to the inserted strip.
6. Trim your block to size.
Interest can be added by adding flashes of colour to the
strips- see photos of different types- stripes, middle squares in the cross etc The photo mosaic shows a variety of different blocks of
this type
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Carol is right, these are very quick but versatile blocks. I used one 2" and one 4" finished block in my bag pattern
Visit our designers on Instagram to see their versions of this block : @cotefleurie @getahashtagkim @JustSewSue @lisasew @metroquilter @picosailors @pippaspatch @quirkyhannah @surfseasew @therunninghare
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