By Rebecca Greco
This month’s BOM uses a variety of sizes of orange peel blocks to create a modern take on a traditional block. This block uses applique and can be done by hand or machine, whichever you prefer.
CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Fabric A – background
Cut (6) 4.5″ squares (trim to 3.5″)
Cut (3) 7.5″ squares (trim to 6.5″)
Cut (2) 10.5″ squares (trim to 9.5″)
Fabric B – large orange peel
Cut (2) from template 1
Fabric C – medium orange peel
Cut (3) from template 2
Fabric D – small orange peel
Cut (6) from template 3
BLOCK INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 – Prepare Orange Peel Units
Using the orange peel applique tutorial, make 2 large 9.5″ orange peel blocks, 3 medium 6.5″ orange peel blocks, and 6 small 3.5″ orange peel blocks.
Step 2 – Layout Block
Layout the block as shown below.
Step 3 – Block Assembly
Sew the quarter circle units together into rows.
Sew the rows together into the block.
Trim block to 18.5″
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