Cherish DGS April Block 2016

Happy Easter to All.

This month's Block is inspired by Jen Kingwell.s Small World Quilt. Although the Quilt I have in mind does not look exactly like hers - I hope we can include lots of scraps and colour and some imagination.

That said - lets go improv.

My size guide is 2 x 12 1/2" sq blocks or equivalent (ie 1 x 12 1/2" sq and 2 x 6 1/2" x 12 1/2" Blocks).



To construct the Block 

For an example of a basic block of 6 1/2" width, cut a strip of low volume brightly coloured fabric 6 1/2" x 12 1/2".
  Cut two 4" squares of lighter coloured white or cream tone on tone low volume equivalent and make the point of a flying geese by sewing these diagonally to the narrow end. Grey on white or cream is also fine.

 

To add a door or other details such as a window, press a small rectangle so the raw edges are to the inside. Sew down using a straight, zigzag or blanket stitch.

Some examples:

This block has been made with several
sized blocks finishing at 12 1/2"sq 

This block has been made with one block finishing at 12 1/2"sq or
6 1/2" sq to be joined with several others to make  the above size guide

Once again this has been made with several blocks finishing at 12 1/2' sq

 

By removing the parameters of having fixed measurements, I'm hoping to achieve a really diverse mix of blocks.

Whilst I am not aiming for 'wonky houses', a little imperfection can add character. Feel free to add some extra detail such as the blocks seen below.

 

HAPPY Stitching!