The striped part of this block reminds me of the Cheshire Cat, combined with the checker board look – I like the zany side of this block.

Materials and Cutting Instructions

Making your block

You will need to make 5 striped blocks and use the Neutral 4.5″ squares to make the checker board look.

For the Striped Blocks (repeat x 5):

1. For each square, you will need two (2) of the HST (Half Square Triangle) paper piecing templates. The dotted line is for the 1/4″ seam allowance. Use your preferred paper piecing technique.
2. Take the 3″ squares and place over the #1 of the template, making sure you allow a 1/4 seam all around.
3. Take the alternative color 1.5″ strip and place RST (Right Sides Together) making sure you include a 1/4 seam allowance. Stitch in place, trim the 1/4″ seam allowance and the strip length allowing enough to cover #2 of the template. Press the strip back into place.
4. #3-6 add alternating 1.5″ strips. Trim the block.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for the second HST template.
6. Match the HST lines together, pin baste in place (or glue). Sew the HST together using a 1/4″ seam. Press using your chosen technique (to reduce bulk I recommend pressing open).

Note: the center block, I changed up the order of the fabrics, using the orange 3″ squares instead of the green 3″ squares.

Finishing your block

1. Start by laying out your block. Row 1 & 3 = Striped block, Neutral Square, Striped Block; Row 2 = Neutral Square, Striped Block, Neutral Square.
2. Sew together the each row. Press seams.
3. Line up each of the squares in row 1 & 2, and pin baste (or glue). Sew together. Press seams.
4. Add row 3 to the bottom of row 2, lining up each of the squares, pinning in place. Sew together. Press seams. Produces an unfinished 12 1/2″ square.

Additional Spoonflower Sampler Quilt Block tutorials:

• {Block 1: Broken Chevrons}
• {Block 2: Fallen Obelisks}
• {Block 3: Modern “T” Block}
• {Block 4: Formula One (on the track)}
• {Block 5: Formula One (finish line)

I, also,  hope to have the last 3 blocks posted this week. Just in time for the big reveal of the finished quilt (100 weeks after I started – you may have already seen it on Instagram today :-)).

Please Note: If you every make the sampler or any of the blocks use #spoonflowersamplerquilt and/or link back to the tutorial. Michelle Wilkie @ Factotum of Arts”.