Dandy Quilt Block This block uses four different fabrics, two darks and two lighter backgrounds. You need to cut:     Two 4-7/8 squares of the one of the darker fabrics and two of one of the the backgrounds.     Five 4-1/2" squares the second background fabric     Eight 2-1/2" squares of second darker fabric Let's make some easy diagonal half squares, directions here. Use the two 4-7/8 squares of the darker fabric and two of the background to make a total of four diagonal half squares. Now you are going to sew what I call snowball corners on four of the 4 1/2 inch background blocks. You can "eyeball" this, or to be safe, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of the eight 2-1/2 squares. (This is a 2 1/2 inch block, I've enlarged it here so you can see the diagonal line better. And I made the line light so you can see it.) Next, put one of the 2-1/2 marked squares on top of one of the 4-1/2 background fabric squares, right sides together, with the line as shown. Sew on the diagonal line. Repeat with the rest of the background fabric squares. Trim the fabric 1/4 away from the sewn line. Press the seam out, away from the background fabric. Taking the squares you just made, and repeat with the other corner. This should measure the same 4 1/2 inches when you are finished. Step three: Take two of the snowball type blocks, and place on either side of the remaining 4 1/2 inch background. Now make two sets like the one below with the left over pieces. Put the rows together as shown here. Your block should measure 12 1/2 inches, making it a 12 inch finished quilt block. (Finished in a quilt, using up 1/4 inch seam allowances on all four sides.) By switching around the four colors, you come up with this Dandy Quilt Block quilt. And here's a scrappy version.       This pattern can be used for personal use only and can not be used commercially without the owner's permission. No copies may be made without the owner's permission. This includes the patterns as well as any graphics and/or instructions that are associated with a pattern. The content on these pages, including text and images are the sole property of the Delaware Quilts and may not be used in any manner without consent. All Rights Reserved. Dandy Quilt Block © Delaware Quilts February 2003 Updated September 6, 2025 |Home| Quilts| Email|