This is a modern block that is very straight forward to make.
Learn how to make the block in no time:
Credit: Emerald coast modern quilt guild
Finished block size
12″ x 12″.
Cutting instructions
Block 1
In the background fabric
- 8 rectangles, 2 1/2″ x 1 1/2″
- 8 rectangles, 1 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
In assorted colours
- 4 squares, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
Block 2
In the background fabric
- 4 squares, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
- 4 rectangles, 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″
In assorted colours
- 4 squares, 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
For the centre
- 1 squares, 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ for the centre
My book Turnabout Patchwork
“Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist” is all about playing with blocks – making a block, slicing it up, and turning or repositioning the pieces to make a completely different block (sometimes two smaller blocks) to yield endless quilt tops.
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Sewn Up 
I like that block. Great for scraps
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