Make a Shoo Fly Block from Charm Squares

Today we are going to make a Shoo Fly Block from charm squares.  Shoo Fly is a common block used in quilting.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Dark:  3 x 5″ squares

Light:  6 x 5″ squares

Nanny Note:  You will notice that I have used a directional fabric here, but because it is a busy print, I wasn’t concerned that it would spoil the effect of the block.  

LET’S SEW:

1.   Trim 4 Light and 1 Dark  to 4.5″ squares
2.   Take the remaining 2 Dark and 2 Light and make Half Square Triangles

• diagonal line
• scant 1/4″ either side of line
• cut between the lines
• trim and press OR press and trim

3.  Press toward the Dark

4.  Organise your squares

Nanny Note: I could have turned the 4.5″ squares to make it all directional but did it this way to demonstrate the difference.  If it offends you aesthetically, make sure you have them all facing the same direction!

5.  Sew and press your 9 Patch

Now, as that was so easy, I am going to post another block  this week using the same recipe!

Until next time

Nanny xx