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How To Make A Shoo Fly Quilt Block Tutorial 3 Sizes

By: Vicky Pietz from Pattern Princess
How To Make A Shoo Fly Quilt Block Tutorial 3 Sizes

"The Shoo Fly Quilt Block, known for its simplicity and timeless appeal, has graced quilting projects for generations. Make this in 3 sizes. This square is generally considered suitable for beginners and intermediate quilters. Its construction involves basic piecing techniques like sewing straight seams and making half-square triangles. Despite its straightforward construction, this beloved block boasts a rich history and goes by various aliases, including Eight Cornered Box, Fifty Four Forty or Fight, Simplicity, and Hole in the Barn Door. Whether you're a beginner eager to delve into quilting or an experienced quilter seeking a classic design, the Shoofly block offers endless possibilities for creative expression and quilt-making enjoyment. "

Project TypeLearn a Technique

Time to CompleteUnder an hour

Sewn byMachine

Materials List

  • Fabric for the background square (usually a light color).

    Fabric for the half-square triangles (can be contrasting or complementary to the background fabric).
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