2018 QUBE QAL block 14

This week’s block is a traditional 1:1 block called Dutchman’s puzzle

For the block you’ll need dies #4 and #5

fabrics B, D and E

with fabrics B and E, cut out 4 with die #4 (You can use directional fabrics)

then with fabrics D cut out (16) with die #5

I’ve shown before in previous blocks, how I make flying geese, well my “technique” of course you do it anyway you like

Make 4 of each of the two fabrics B and E

Lay out the blocks, I used “E” on the outside of the block, but it’s up to you

If you’re using directional fabrics, lay out the geese and have the right side up and then lay out the blocks that way in the block

Here both B and E fabrics are light, so I just picked one to be on the outside

When sewing the geese units together and finishing the block, iron the seams open, as there will be quite some bulk in the center

Keep sewing the block together

Here my finished 6” block

give the block a good press with the iron when done!

and all the 4 blocks together

Here’s all the 6” qube blocks together, fun huh??

and 8” qube blocks, this one is just really FUNKY!

and 9” qube blocks

and 12” qube blocks in batik scraps- I almost can’t fit these on my design wall anymore!

Have fun!

Here’s the blocks from last week’s participants