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Monday, 28 November 2022

November BOM: Intersection Block

This month we will be making the intersection block by Film in the Fridge. For more information on the block, you can look at her blog post (https://filminthefridge.com/2014/11/19/intersection-block-a-tutorial/).

Colour palette:

Prints 

Finished block size: 11.5 in square

Cutting requirements:

(1) 8in square Fabric A

(2) 1.5x8 in Fabric B

(2) 1.5x10 in Fabric B
(2) 1.5x10 in Fabric C
(2) 1.5x12 in Fabric C
Piecing instructions:
1. Take Fabric B (8in), and sew it on either side of Fabric A. Press.




2. Take Fabric B (10in) and sew it on the top and bottom of your main unit. Press.



3. Take Fabric C (10in) and sew it to the sides of your main unit. Press. 



4. Take the (12in) strips and add to top and bottom of the unit. Press.



5. Trim block to 12 in.


6. Take your ruler and cut the block down the middle at the 6in mark, cutting it once vertically and once horizontally. You should now have (4) 6in squares.




7. Rotate your squares so they look like the image. Your outer borders should now form a cross in the middle.



8. Sew the blocks together (top and bottom), then sew the units together. Press.



9. Trim to be 11.5in.