Our 11th block
Far West
It's actually called by several names (as most blocks are), but I decided to call it by its first name, Far West. This block is attributed to Nancy Cabot. Other names include Path and Stiles, Shoo Fly, and Stiles and Paths (according to EQ Blockbase). You can definitely see its resemblance to our Shoo Fly block, but the center Nine Patch and the strips make it look entirely different. That is one of the the things I love the most about quilting and designing -- by changing a few little things I can get an entirely new design.
Sew, let's get started making this block, which will finish at 12".
Here's What You Need:
Light -- 2 squares 4 7/8" x 4 7/8", 4 rectangles 1 7/8" x 4 1/2", and 4 squares 1 7/8" x 1 7/8"
Medium -- 4 rectangles 1 7/8" x 4 1/2" and 1 square 1 7/8" x 1 7/8"
Dark -- 2 squares 4 7/8" x 4 7/8" and 4 squares 1 7/8" x 1 7/8"
Let's Sew It Together:
1. Layer a light 4 7/8" square with a dark 4 7/8" square. Draw a diagonal line from one corner to the opposite corner. Sew 1/4" on both sides of the drawn line. Cut apart on the drawn line. Open and press to yield 2 triangle squares. Make 4 triangle squares.
2. Sew 4 dark, 1 medium, and 4 light squares together into a little Nine Patch as shown. Make 1.
3. Sew a white rectangle on each side of a medium rectangle. Make 4.
4. Now that you've got all of the sections made, it's time to put them together, just like a Nine Patch block.
Well done! Bravo! Kudos!
Stay tuned for Block 12 coming soon and after that, I will provide instructions for my quilt layout which will measure 56" x 74".
