I have been working on my Dad and Stepmom’s quilt this weekend, it has a name now – the Window Jane Quilt.  Window because the blocks I designed look like little windows looking into a cute little garden of 4 squares and Jane because I am using Heather Baileys’s Nicey Jane fabric line for this quilt.

Here is a little tutorial on how to make this simple little Window Jane Block.

The super nice thing about this block is that all the pieces start from a 2 1/2 inch strip so it makes it super easy to cut and jelly roll friendly.

First, cut:
2  -  2 1/2 x 8 1/2
2  -  2 1/2 x 4 1/2
4  -  2 1/2 squares

Using a 1/4 inch seam allowance, sew the left 2 squares together and the right 2 squares together

I like to press my seams open.  I think it creates less bulk and makes things smoother for machine quilting, but you can iron the seam to one side as well.

Next, sew the 4 1/2 inch pieces to the top and bottom of the little 4 patch, trim threads and press.

 

Lastly, sew the 8 1/2 inch strips to each side, trim and press.  Finished Block is about 8 1/2 inches squaure, mine are 8 1/4 when trimmed up.