Press the seams open or towards fabric b the background.
Churn dash quilt block with a twist.
Step 1 according to the measurements in the chart above for your chosen block size.
It s much more interesting when you create visual movement by varying color in those adjoining areas.
Fabrics are from the color defined collection by faye burgos for marcus fabrics.
This popular quilt block is a very old 9 patch quilt block pattern originating sometime between 1800 and 1850.
Step 2a make 4 two bar units.
The churn dash quilt block is a very basic block that has stood the test of time.
The beginning of my peppermint twist quilt inspired by a quilt made by darlene zimmerman from antique quilt blocks this miniature version with 3 inch blocks was also inspired by my collection of red and white lecian fabrics from japan and left over red white fabrics from two commissioned valentine s quilts.
Set churn dash blocks on point to create a wall hanging with a modern twist.
Make 4 half square triangles not pictured here but click the link for how to instructions from fabrics a and b.