Sampler Quilt 2011 - Week 3 - Churn Dash

A classic block, the Churn Dash uses half square triangles, squares and two-patch squares. Use a background fabric and an accent fabric for your block.

A Churn Dash calculator  is available for different size and number of blocks for your own project.


Fabric 1 (background): Cut 1 rectangle 1-1/2" wide by 10" long. Cut a 2-1/2" strip. Subcut strip into 1 square 2-1/2".
Fabric 2(accent): Cut 1 rectangle 1-1/2" wide by 10" long. Cut a 2-1/2" strip.

Two-Patch Square unit

1. With right sides together, sew 1-1/2" wide rectangles to each other.
2. Press toward darker fabric.
3. Subcut strip set into 4 square 2-1/2" wide.

Half Square Triangle

1. Match 1, 2-1/2" strip of each fabric right sides together.
2. Using a side right triangle ruler or template, cut 4 half square triangles pairs. Move ruler/template upside down for next cut when necessary.
3. Sew ¹/₄ inch seam on long side of triangle pair.
4. Press seam to one side.

Finishing up block
Using a 1/4" seam, sew units together as shown in picture, first columns then rows. Press seams to one side.

Here's what mine looks like.