The first block for September 2021 is Stepping Stones, it was originally posted in the Kansas City Star on September 09, 1931. This block could be made with sixty-four 1 12″ squares. We are going to assemble this block with Flying Geese, 4-patch and a few other blocks. The larger pieces make the block more accurate.
This block will finish at 12″ x 12″ (12 1/2″ x 12 1/2″ unfinished).
Fabric Requirements
- White – 10″ x 16 1/2″
- Blue – 12″ x 9″
- Red – 4″ x 16 1/2″
Fabric Cutting
Assembly
Step 1 – No-waste Flying Geese
Using Color A (white) of pieces A (4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″) and Color B (Blue) of piece B (2 3/8″ x 2 3/8″)
Draw a diagonal line across the back of the smaller squares
Place two Color B on opposite corners of Color A, right sides together, with the lines flowing together.
Stitch 1/4″ along both sides of the drawn lines
Cut along the drawn lines
Press Open
Using one piece, place one Color B on the corner, with the diagonal lines flowing into the middle of the triangles.
Stitch 1/4″ on each side of the line
Cut along the drawn line
Press both pieces open.
Repeat the last three steps to create the other two Flying Geese.
Square-up the Flying Geese to be 3 1/2″ x 2″, if you trim make sure that you trim from all sides, and make sure that there is 1/4″ seam allowance above the point.
Step 2 – No-waste Flying Geese (opposite)
Using Color B (Blue) of Piece A and Color A (White) of Pieces B.
Repeat the step in Step 1, using the opposite colors.
This will create 4 opposite Flying Geese, square-up the Flying Geese to 3 1/2″ x 2″
Step 3 – 3-Patch
Using Piece C (2″ x 3 1/2″), and the Flying geese created in Steps 1 and 2.
Layout one of each piece in the following layout.
Sew the three patch together.
Press towards Piece C (middle piece).
Repeat to create a total of 4 sets, all the same.
Step 4 – 4-Patch
Using Piece D of both colors
Sew the long sides (16 1/2″) together with 1/4″ seams
Press seams towards the Darker color
Trim the end of the strip if needed.
Note: there is an extra 1/2″ to help with trimming, and cutting into pieces, so do not worry if you have a little extra.
Cut Pieces of strips of 2″ wide. Cut 8 pieces.
Using two pieces, lay one and flip the second, so the colors to not match except.
Sew together, and repeat for 4 sets.
Press the seams.
Square up each piece to 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
Step 5 – Corner Blocks
Using the 4-patch created in Step 5 and pieces E and F.
Layout the pieces in the following layout.
Sew together.
Press seams towards pieces F (2″ x 3 1/2″ white)
Square-up to 5″ x 5″.
Repeat to create 4 sets.
Step 6 – Final Assembly
Using all pieces, layout in the following layout.
Sew the 9-patch together.
Press Seams.
You have now completed the Stepping Stones, a 4-patch and flying geese.
I look forward to seeing all your wonderful blocks! Make sure to post on the Facebook group! Remember to add the hashtag #SteppingStones.
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