It’s a Classic Kinda Day: Dahlia
Hi everyone!
I’m excited to bring you another Classics block. This week we will be making Dahlia.
To create this block you will need the following templates.
The template kits for all my Classics are available through Sue Daley stockists and can be bought directly through Patchwork With Busyfingers. This block should measure 12½” when pieced together (12″ finished).
Many of these blocks can be machine or hand-pieced, depending on your preferences and what you feel most comfortable with. I personally prefer to hand-piece these blocks.
Following the hand piecing instructions sew 1-B pieces to 1-C piece as shown in the diagram.
Make 12
Finger press the seams.
Sew the 12-BC pieces together shown in the diagram.
Finger press the seams.
Sew 1-A pieces to the BC piece as shown in the diagram.
Finger press seams.
Sew 1-D & 1-DR piece to 1-E as seen in the diagram.
Make 4
Press carefully.
Sew the DE pieces onto each corner of the block.
Press carefully.
The block should now measure 12½” square.
The block should look like this once complete.
I encourage you to experiment with fabric placement and have some fun with these blocks. Here are some basic quilt layout ideas you can try.
I would love to see your work, so remember share your creations using the #suedaleyclassics hashtag on social media.
