another granny square quilt block tutorial. this time only larger.

*updated to show quilt completed and neutral fabric measurement adjustment*  please read instructions thoroughly, before cutting fabric

I had so much fun making my no waste mini granny square tutorial, that I couldn't leave the possibilities alone.  So this time I will show you how to make a much larger block.

Material needed :

1 layer cake (Strawberry Fields by Fig Tree & Co. for Moda)

1 charm pack (Strawberry Fields by Fig Tree & Co. for Moda)

2 3/4 yard neutral fabric (Bella Solids for Moda in Bleach White)
1/2 yard binding (Avalon Candy Apple Red Dot by Fig Tree & Co. for Moda)
4 yards backing (Bella Solids for Moda in Leaf)

This will give you enough blocks to make a 5 block by 7 block quilt top - in which you may add sashing to enlarge, or sew blocks together as is. 
* please note : my quilt is 5 by 6 blocks and measures 65" x 78" *

I actually opened my beloved Strawberry Fields by Fig Tree and Co. for Moda.  The layer cake was a birthday present, from my daughter Katie, in May 2011 and the charm pack was a sweet gift from a dear friend.

The charm pack has 42 pieces of fabric and the layer cake has 40, so I chose 30 of my favorite of each and began pairing them up.

Cut the layer cake piece of fabric into 4 - 5" squares

After you have all the sets cut, stack and set aside.

Now you will want to cut the neutral fabric into strips of 5" wide x wof (width of fabric).   
**please note - it has been brought to my attention that cutting 5" x wof is too small and should be 5 1/2" x wof - I personally did not have any trouble with 5" but to be on the safe side, please cut 5 1/2" x wof**  Then sub cut those strips into 5 1/2" squares, you should be able to get 5 from each strip.

Each block requires : 1 - 5" square for the center 

4 - 5" squares for petals and 4 - 5 1/2" squares of neutral for edges (which need to be cut in half, corner to corner - yielding 8 triangles)

Sew top row, middle row, and bottom row as arrows show.  Press and sew top to middle and then middle to bottom row, press.

this is what it should look like

Center triangles as shown above.  Sew and press.

Square to 13.5" square.

 Taa - daa!  You did it!

Now just be careful of those points.  You will want to still have a quarter inch seam allowance for either the next block or sashing.

If you decide to use this little tutorial and post it, I would love to drop by and see your blocks.  Just let me know!

Thank you for visiting.  

I hope you are having a great week!

xoxo  

 

note :

I truly loved creating this quilt and pattern.  With that being said, it took me a little bit of time before it was completed.  I did not want to hurry the process along and so I am just now able to show the finish.  

I hope you enjoy!  You have been so sweet and patient with me! 

A shout out to Kathy for working her beautiful quilting magic!!  If you are looking for a longarm quilter who will love your quilts as much as you, Kathy is a fabulous choice!  Truly!  I highly recommend her.  Check out her monthly specials.