TUTORIAL: Open Window Block

I've been sitting on this tutorial for a while now and the day has arrived when I can finally share it with you! Today I'll be showing you how to make a very simple variation of the Open Window Block. There are many different ways you can make this block but this version is the most basic. Also, don't forget to check out the blog post telling you all about the quilt behind and why I made it! Enjoy! ^_^ +++ Measurement & cutting info... From the white solid fabric cut - x1: 8.5" square for the centre of the block x8: 5" squares to be made into HSTs From four print fabrics cut - x2: 5" squares from each one to be made into HSTs Follow the steps in the video to learn how to piece together this block! All seams are a 1/4". FINAL BLOCK SIZE: 16.5"x16.5" (42cmx42cm) +++ THE BLOG POST: http://goo.gl/5p12W5 The quilt behind me has been made in collaboration with the Fat Quarter Shop using their exclusive 5"x10" Jolly Bar pre-cuts! The fabric I used in the quilt is the beautiful Polka Dots & Paisleys by Minick & Simpson for Moda Fabrics. Final quilt size: 57"x73" or 145cmx185 +++ The list of tools I use in this tutorial... Brother Innovis 200QE sewing machine Brother 1/4" sewing foot Gutermann polyester thread Olfa Self-Healing Cutting Mat Fiskars Rotary Blades & Thread Snips Sew Easy Rulers Birch Non-Melt Flower Head Quilting Pins Philips Azur Iron +++ SUBSCRIBE | http://goo.gl/j9EB3s You can also find me here... QUILTING BLOG | http://3and3quarters.net FACEBOOK | http://goo.gl/elqa4l TWITTER |   / 3and3quarters   INSTAGRAM |   / 3and3quarters   PINTEREST |   / boards   TUMBLR |   / amandarolfe   ETSY SHOP | https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/3and3qua... EMAIL | [email protected] Thanks for watching!! xx