Sew Scrappy Sampler ~ Block 1

Block #1 of the ‘Sew Scrappy Sampler’ is a Foundation Paper Pieced Block…

 ~Tallahassee Twist~

You can find the complete Pattern in My Shop

~Here are some Tips and Pics on assembly~

I made my block using this Velum paper…

You can find the Vellum paper here on amazon: Simple Foundations Translucent Vellum Paper… But you can just as easily use regular copy paper (thinner is better for tearing away).  I’ve used regular copy paper in the past and thought I’d try this vellum paper to see what I was missing out on.  I don’t think it tears away any better, but it was a benefit to have it translucent, especially for beginners.

I cut my templates out just outside the 1/4″ seam allowance line so I can trim the finished unit on that line later…

Cut your fabric first per the pattern instructions so you don’t have to guess at size of scrap to fit…

Place your center fabric right side up on the unprinted side of your template…

Place your second piece in place right sides together.

 Hold up to the light to check placement 1/4″ over A1/A2 line.

Sew on line all the way to edges, backstitch at both ends to secure.

Fold back the paper…

and trim any excess fabric in seam…

I used this add a quarter ruler.  It has a little lip that rests along the paper fold to keep it in place while you trim the fabric.

When all corner pieces are all in place ~ trim away fabric (and paper) extending beyond outer seam allowance square/line. (cut right on that outer line)

After your trim your first A unit should look like this ~

 Continue to complete block!

Don’t limit yourself to my color placement ~ with a little planning you could make your block like this ~

Or even like this!!! ~

Darn!  Wish I thought of this sooner!  I love this second layout… now I’m going to have to make another one! :)

You can find the Pattern in my Shop.

Enjoy!

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