October Bee for Modern Tradition

October was my turn to choose a block and send the fabric to the rest of the girls in my bee, but alas I was running late and have only just got around to getting this done. I am happy to say that the fabric is all packaged and waiting to go tomorrow so here are the instructions.

I have used a Jelly Roll from Moda Verna by Kate Spain to make my blocks using a log cabin type construction. The centre block is a floral applique which I would like you to choose your own design and please use your own fabrics from your stash to co-ordinate with the fabric I have sent to you. I don't mind what design as long as it is something floral, and any type of technique is fine. I used bondaweb and then I will stitch the appliqued pieces on when I quilt it later. The centre square is 6.5 ins and the pieces around it are all 2.5ins wide and the required length.

You will need to cut the following strips from the Jelly Roll as follows:

1 x 6.5" x 2.5"
2 x 8.5" x 2.5"
2 x 10.5" x 2.5"
2 x 12.5" x 2.5"
1 x 14.5" x 2.5"

Firstly sew using 0.25" seams through out the 6.5" strip to the top of the centre block.


Working in a clockwise direction around the centre block next sew on the 2 8.5" strips.





The block will finally be completed with the last strip 14.5" making a complete block 14.5" square.


Can I ask if you have any fabric of a reasonable size left over that you return it to me as I am hoping there will be enough scraps to make the binding. If anybody is taking part in the Hexagon Charm quilt along, I know Leanne and Greta are, please feel free to keep a 2.5" square of any of the fabrics you like.

Hope you enjoy making the block. I can't wait to see what you all make for me.