
This weeks block is the Bright Hopes block. On my website is a calculator to make this block in many different sizes - Bright Hopes. This block has a set in seam, so be careful not to sew that first seam all the way.
Fabric 1 - (Background Fabric) - Cut 1 - 21/2 inch square.
Fabric 2 - Cut 1 rectangle 21/2 by 41/2 inches.
Fabric 3 - (Accent Fabric) - Cut 2 rectangles 21/2 by 41/2 inches.
Fabric 4 - Cut 1 rectangle 21/2 by 41/2 inches.
1. With right sides together, using a 1/4 inch seam allowance sew fabric 1 square to one end of fabric 2 rectangle. Do NOT sew to the end of fabric 1 square.
2. Sew a fabric 3 rectangle to previous work, crossing fabric 1 & 2 seam.
3. Sew a fabric 4 rectangle to previous work, crossing fabric 1 and 3 seam.
4. Fold fabric 2 rectangle out of the way and sew a fabric 3 rectangle to previous work, crossing fabric 1 and 4.
5. Finish sewing fabric 2 to fabric 1 and 3.
Here's what my sampler block looks like. In this size the Bright Hopes block works great with jelly rolls (40 strips 2-1/2" wide). Also this block makes a eye catching border.
Jelly Roll fabric on Amazon
Jelly Roll fabric on Amazon
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