I love this block. It is block number 1316b – Fireflies. It is in the Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns and is attributed to James. It is a fun block and great for featuring a printed fabric. This is the next block in my Vintage Christmas Sampler.
I started out as I usually do – sketching the block onto my quilting graph paper to determine the appropriate cutting measurements. Note: when using graphing paper – you are drawing out the FINISHED size of the block – this means you will need to add half an inch to each block to account for seam allowances.
Get the know how after the jump!You will need 4 different fabrics – one of them should be a fun feature fabric.
Cutting and HSTs:
NOTE: All seams are 1/4″
Pair the 3 remaining 3 7/8″ white squares with the 2 Red and 1 Green Squares measuring 3 7/8″. Create half square triangles.
Block Layout:
Next step: Create Sections
Section 1:
Section 2:
Layout your block:
Sew squares together and you are all done!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Another great block and tutorial Melissa! Love it!!
This block is PERFECT!! I was buying fabric to make a Christmas qilt for my mom and found this print with kittens. I has no idea how I would showcase it or use it, but you totally just answered that question for me. Thanks! I love it!
ugh… apparently my brain is faster then my fingers. *quilt not “qilt” and *had not “has” LOL!
What a great looking block Melissa. Thank you.
I really like the fireflies block, Melissa! 🙂