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Churn Dash Quilt Block with a Twist

By Janet Wickell, About.com

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Introduction to the Churn Dash Variation Quilt Block

churn dash quilt block pattern

Variation of the Churn Dash Quilt Block

© Janet Wickell, created in EQ v6
About the Anniversary Sampler

A few of the Anniversary Sampler Quilt blocks have lots of pieces -- nothing super difficult, but they took a little time to assemble. This one's a breeze, and it's constructed entirely with quick piecing techniques. The design is the traditional Churn Dash, but with a quarter-square triangle unit at its center instead of a single square.

Fabrics shown help me illustrate the block, but be sure to choose fabrics to work with your quilt's theme, and feel free to change values to suit you, or to work with a scrappier assortment.

The Churn Dash variation block finishes at 12-inches square.

Churn Dash Fabrics & Cutting Chart

Black Print

  • Cut two 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" squares

  • Cut one 5-1/4" x 5-1/4" square (same or different black print)

  • Cut one 2-1/2" x 19" strip

Dark Red Print

  • Cut two 4-7/8" x 4-7/8" squares

  • Cut one 5-1/4" x 5-1/4" square

Gold Print

  • Cut one 2-1/2" x 19" strip

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