Horsefly Quilt Finish - in Modern Quilts Unlimited Magazine

This day is finally here.  I have been waiting since December to share this quilt finish with you...  I am in a magazine!  This quilt, Horsefly, is my first magazine published quilt pattern.  Last week, I shared my first published block in Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol. 7, now today, I get to show you my first published quilt in Modern Quilts Unlimited Magazine.  What a month!!

This quilt is named Horsefly.   It began with the idea to make the classic Shoo-fly block into it's own oversized whole-quilt block.  Horsefly is Shoo-fly on steroids, with the whole quilt finishing around 75" x 75".  To make this quilt feel playful and springy, I used Patty Young's Textured Basics line.  I just love the striped binding. 

This quilt is easy to put together.... the pattern is based around off-centered 4-patch and 9-patch blocks that make up the mosaics of color.  It makes a nice large sized confident beginner's quilt.

Modern Quilts Unlimited is on sale now!  You can find my pattern and many other great quilts in this Spring issue available at your local book stores, Joann's and Pink Chalk.  You can also get a subscription (both digital and hard copy) at Modern Quilts Unlimited's site.

Quilt Stats.

Name: Horsefly

Size: 75" x 75"

Design: by AnneMarie Chany, based on the Shoo-fly quilt block

Fabric:  Textured Basics by Patty Young

Piecing:  Me

Quilting: LAQ Beany of Quilty Pleasures

Sisters' Ten Modern BOM May Block: Aunt Eliza's Star

Today the next block for the Sisters' Ten Modern Block of the Month Club is here!  Let's welcome May with Aunt Eliza's Star.  This block will bring on a new base block, the Hourglass. 

Cutting Instructions.

For 12" blocks.

• Cut (4) 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" squares of Fabric A (background).
• Cut (1) 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" square of Fabric C.
• Cut (2) 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" squares of Fabric A (background).  (For Hourglass)
• Cut (2) 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" squares of Fabric B.  (For Hourglass)
• Or if you prefer, cut only (1) 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" square of Fabric B and cut (1) 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" square of Fabric D.

For 9" blocks.

• Cut (4) 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" squares of Fabric A (background).
• Cut (1) 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" square of Fabric C.
• Cut (2) 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" squares of Fabric A (background).  (For Hourglass)
• Cut (2) 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" squares of Fabric B.   (For Hourglass)
• Or if you prefer, cut only (1) 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" square of Fabric B and cut (1) 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" square of Fabric D.

Piecing Instructions.

*Use a scant 1/4" on all seam allowances. See the Scant Rant series for details.

1. Make Hourglass units with Fabric A and Fabric B/Fabric D. Use (1) Fabric A square and the (1) Fabric B square to make (2) Hourglass units using the method in this tutorial.  Repeat this step with either Fabric A and B - or- Fabric A and D.  In total, you will need 4 Hourglass units. The Hourglass blocks should be trimmed down to:

                      
12" blocks:  4 1/2" (unfinished size).

9" blocks:  3 1/2" (unfinished size).

2. Layout the Hourglass Units and other squares as shown below.

4. Sew blocks together to make three rows, pressing seams in each row in alternating directions.

5. Sew the three rows together to complete the block.

7. Make (2) blocks. They may be identical blocks or made from differing fabrics for a scrappier look.  Be careful of your Hourglass block orientations!  I was not paying attention well enough and ended up with a goof....  Time to get the seam ripper!

And the finished blocks... Fabric is Alison Glass for Andover, Lucky Penny with background Quilter's Linen in Straw by Robert Kaufman.

Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Vol. 7 Blog Hop Stop

I am just ecstatic to have my block included in Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 7!  

Inside you will find my block, Double Crossed.  Here she is!  She came out so fresh and springy, even though her name suggests something sinister and sneaky.

Here are a few fun layout ideas using the Double Crossed block.  In the example below, the block is repeated in a traditional horizontal setting.  When the quilt comes together, on point squares are formed by joining the blocks.

In a different variation, take the same setting, but add a little sashing and a few cornerstones.... aren't they great?  Look at those shoo-fly blocks that appear.  How fun!

If you would like a chance to win your own copy of Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks Volume 7 or one of my Patterns, enter the giveaway below. (Giveaway ends Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 11:59pm)  This giveaway is now closed.

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