Have a pack of layer cake and charm squares at home?
Heres a fun sewing project to make using 5-inch and 10-inch squares.
It is a quick and easy block that is perfect for beginners.
Image by Missouri Star via YouTube
Youll surely love this block as it comes together quickly.
you’re free to definitely finish this quilt in a day.
Four pieces from different blocks are sewn together to create this lovely pattern.
I am sure youll have fun with this project.
Give it a try!
Place the charm square right side up, then the layer cake square on top right side up.
Pin it in place.
Sew with a 1/8 inch seam allowance from the inside of the pinked edge.
Start in the center of one side and stitch all the way around.
Step 2:
Cut the block in half horizontally and vertically.
Youll have a four-patch.
Step 3:
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining squares.
double-check the layer cake and charm square are in contrasting colors.
See the photo below for reference.
Sew them in pairs first with a 1/4 seam allowance.
Once done, sew them together to make the five and dime quilt block.
Set the seams and press it flat.
Sew 6 blocks in a row, confirm not to put the same fabrics together.
Be sure to nest the seams.
