The churn dash quilt block is a traditional block that has been around for over 150 years. It's timeless!

I believe one of the reasons it is still used so often is because it's so simple to make. It's a variation of a 9 patch block.

It's made with four half square triangles, four strip blocks and a plain center block.

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Keep reading to learn how to make the churn dash quilt block with step-by-step instructions and a video tutorial.

CHURN DASH QUILT BLOCK

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SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR QUILTING

fabric
thread
rotary cutter / cutting mat / straight edge
sewing machine
sewing scissors
pencil
iron and ironing board
square quilting rulers

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

To make a churn dash block, you will need squares of fabric and strips of fabric.

The size needed depends on the size of the finished block.

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Cutting measurements for 3 inch block:

2 squares 2 3/4 inches
2 strips 1 X 7 inches
1 square 1 1/2 inches

Cutting measurements for 6 inch block:

2 squares 4 1/8 inches
2 strips 1 1/2 X 11 inches
1 square 2 1/2 inches

Cutting measurements for 9 inch block:

2 squares 5 3/4 inches
2 strips 2 X 15 inches
1 square 3 1/2 inches

Cutting measurements for 12 inch block:

2 squares 7 1/4 inches
2 strips 2 1/2 X 19 inches
1 square 4 1/2 inches

HOW TO MAKE THE CHURN DASH BLOCK

Now that we've cut out all of our fabric, let's get started. Follow along for step-by-step instructions.

OR watch the video.

Note: All seams are sewn with a 1/4 inch seam allowance.

Cut out your fabric and create your half square triangles.

Cut measurements are determined using a 4 at a time HST method(Visit the tutorial for in depth instructions).

Basically, with right sides together, you will sew around all four sides of the two larger squares. Cut them diagonally from corner to opposite corner in each direction.

You will now have four HST's. Press the seams toward the darker fabric. Trim them to the correct size.

Now let's make our strip blocks. With right sides together, sew together the two long strips. Press open toward the darker fabric.

fabric cut and ready to make a churn dash quilt block

Cut the strip into blocks (Cut the size needed for your desired quilt block size).

They should be the same size as your middle block.

churn dash quilt block fabric laid out and ready to sew

Lay out the blocks in the correct order and begin sewing them together.

Sew each row together.

Press the seams on the top and bottom rows toward the middle.

Press the seams on the middle row away from the middle.

Next sew all of the rows together and press seams away from the middle.

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