Shoofly

 

Really… this block can’t be any easier! The Shoofly quilt block is a perfect starter block and includes all the essential elements for a beginner quilter.

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Cutting Instructions for the Shoofly Quilt Block

You should always remember: FINISHED SIZE means the size it will be in a completed quilt. The measurements given already include the ¼ inch seam allowance.

Finished Block Size	Cut 2 squares (Light & Dark)	Cut 4 squares (Light) & 1 square (Dark)
3''	1-7/8''	1.5''
6''	2-7/8''	2.5''
9''	3-7/8''	3.5''
12''	4-7/8''	4.5''

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Names of the Block

Eight Cornered Box, Fifty-Four Forty or Fight, Simplicity, Fence Row Quilt, Hole in the Barn Door

#REFERENCE: Maggie Malone “5500 Quilt Blocks Designs”

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Block Variations

By changing the layout of your fabric squares and adding a color or two, you can easily create different variations of the Shoofly block. Some of these variations may require additional tutorials as they introduce extra design elements.

You can find VIDEO tutorials for some of these variations here:

Hourglass quilt block tutorial

Video Tutorial of the Shoofly Quilt Block

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