It’s time for another fast and easy quilt block tutorial. This is a series on my YouTube channel. I love making these short and sweet videos for you. Measurements and instructions are all shown on the video, but you can also find the measurements below. During the video I don’t speak at all. There is only some nice background music playing. Best of all, the videos are between 5 and 10 minutes. That means you can learn a new block in no time! This time I’m turning an oldie but a goodie into something different. Join me as I show you my reimagined shoofly quilt block.

This block is fun and easy to make and it is a terrific scrap buster. If you know me, you know I love a good scrappy quilt. Make sure you check out my “Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks” series over on my YouTube channel for more fun blocks.

Video Highlight: You will learn how to make 2 1/2″ half square triangles using the 8-at-a-time method. This is a great skills to have.

This block is a nice 10 1/2″ unfinished size block.

Watch the Tutorial Here

About Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks Video Series

Do you like learning new quilt blocks that are easy to make and great for scrap busting? You can with my YouTube Series – Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks. Every few weeks I present a new quilt block that is great for scrap busting and is easy to put together. This is block number 15!

Need Supplies?

Tips

General quilting supplies are needed to make this block. A scant 1/4″ seam allowance is used.

What to Cut to Make One 10″ Finished Block

I have put the total number of pieces. Cut pieces from your favorite fabrics. Tip: You could sketch the block and color it in with various colors.

Pieces Needed:

• Fabric 1:
• A – 1 square cut 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
• B – 1 square cut 6″ x 6″ (to make the half square triangles)
• Fabric 2:
• C – 4 squares cut 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″
• D – 1 square cut 6″ x 6″ (to make the half square triangles)
• Fabric 3:
• E – 4 strips cut 2 1/2″ x 6 1/2″

Block Layout

Below is the layout.

Possible Quilt Layouts and Color Ideas

It is always fun trying out different color combinations and block placements with my Electric Quilt 8 software. These are all made with the same number of blocks. Look at all of the different results.

First I went with some fall colors. The second one is a festive look. Third I went with a scrappy layout which I really love. Lastly I set the blocks on point for an entirely different look.

Other Fast & Easy Quilt Blocks

Here are the blocks that I have made in this YouTube series. (Click on the photo to go to my blog post). They are all different in so many ways. Which one do you like best?

Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel. That way you will always know when I put out a new video! Happy Quilting! – Claudia