A New Leaf Quilt Block Tutorial : :

Over the holiday my friend Jan, Daisy Janie, asked if I would join in a fun Bee Block Blog Hop she was organizing to showcase her newest collection, New Leaf, a 100% GOTS certified organic cotton collection packed with brilliant color!



After a quick study of the fabrics I received, I decided my block would be based around this fussy cut flower, in her Rhapsody print.



From there I started playing, continuing to cut and sew until I was happy with my block layout.



For this quick Quilt Block Tutorial, it's easiest and makes the most sense for me to point out what cuts of what pieces went where, with more of a Pictorial approach! The finished block will measure a 12.5" square, using a 1/4" seam allowance, pressing all the seams open as you go along!

Assembling Your Fussy Cut Block : :

First, cut out your 5" fussy cut square for the center.

- -  Start with the Corner Pieces, you'll be making four of these : :



- -  Next, the Middle Pieces, making four again : : 



- - Assemble your block just as I did below, sewing the three pieces together at the top of the block, the three pieces that make up the center, and the three at the bottom, as well. Next, sew those together in the correct order : :



And, now you have a pretty fussy cut, New Leaf Quilt Block!



Jan did request that we could make our blocks using "turning over a new leaf" as inspiration, and that I did! This is my very first quilt block tutorial after all! This was a wonderful challenge for me to be a part of, since when it comes to my sewing, I am most insecure when it comes to quilt work. Thank you so much for inviting me, Jan!

This quilt block design was also inspired by some of the stained glass in our new home. Quilt blocks always look so pretty in the window light!



I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!  Please do check out the other stops along the blog hop!

New Leaf Bee Block Blog Hop Schedule : :

  Mon, 1/14 - Becky Moyer, My Fabric Obsession

  Tues, 1/15 - Lynn Harris, The Little Red Hen

  Wed, 1/16 - Candy Glendening, Candied Fabrics

  Thurs, 1/17 - Holly DeGroot, Bijou Lovely

  Fri, 1/18 - Melanie Thornton, Melanie Dramatic

  Mon, 1/21 - Emily Cier, Carolina Patchworks

  Tues, 1/22 - Rachael Gander, Imagine Gnats

  Wed, 1/23 - Maureen Cracknell, Maureen Cracknell Handmade

  Thurs, 1/24 - Leanne, She Can Quilt

  Fri, 1/25 - Cindy Wiens, Live a Colorful Life

 

  Mon 1/28 - Cheryl Arkison, Dining Room Empire

  Tues, 1/29 - Jacquie Gering, Tallgrass Prairie Studio

  Wed, 1/30 - Shanna Bailey, Fiber of All Sorts

  Thurs, 1/31 - Katy Jones, Monkey Do

Oh, and if you're participating in the Fat Quarter Word Scramble, my secret letter is A!   ♥,  Maureen