This is a 13 inch block, not a traditional size, but I had leftover strips from a project, the spare fabric was 10 inch so I made them into blocks, the 10 inch squares bring the centre. You can make these blocks into pillows, runners, quilts etc.
If desired make an appliqué and sew onto the 10 inch square, you can also embroider or just use a print you like, be creative.
I used:
10 inch square for the centre, (4) 2.5 inch squares for the corners, (2) 2 x 10 inch side strips, (2) 10 x 13 for top & bottom strips.
To make the corners on the 10 inch square: Use 2.5 inch squares to make the corners. draw a line diagonally on the back of the 2.5 inch square, place in the corner of the 10 inch square and sew on the line.
Trim 1/4 inch away from the newline and flip the triangle back to make the new corner, iron.
Do this to all 4 corners.
Not to waste fabric you can sew the cut off triangle 1/4 or 1/8 seam and make a mini half square triangle. See the bottom of the post to see what I do with them.
Sew a 2 inch by 10 inch strip the sides of the centre square, iron
Sew a 2 inch by 13 inch strip the top and bottom, iron
Block complete.
You can make the corners larger by using larger squares, add more strips to the sides and bottoms.. have fun.
To use up the mini half square triangles, lay them out in any design you wish. I like to make mini star blocks. Sew two hst together to make a flying geese. Put these around a 3.5 inch centre square, add 1.5 inch squares to the corners. I stock pile these and make pillows or use for other smaller projects.
Happy Sewing!
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