How to Make a Shoofly Quilt Block Step by Step!
Join Yvonne from The Fabricut for this week's Classic Block tutorial featuring the versatile Shoofly block! Perfect for beginners, this traditional block teaches essential quilting skills while creating a beautiful design.
In this comprehensive step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn:
How to make half square triangles two at a time
Proper pressing techniques for bias seams
How to square up triangles perfectly
Tips for chain piecing and nesting seams
The magic of transforming the same pieces into a Friendship Star block
This 12-inch finished block is perfect for beginners and demonstrates how simple blocks can create stunning quilts. Watch how Yvonne uses the Fizzy Pop charm pack with white-on-white background fabric for a fresh, modern look!
MATERIALS USED:
3 focus fabric squares (5" charm squares)
6 background fabric squares (5" charm squares)
Rotary cutter with Titanium blades
4.5" square ruler (or larger ruler with 45° angle)
Basic quilting supplies
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