For Quilt Block Swappers
Use these directions for block assembly instructions, but do not depend on them for fabric choices. If you're swapping, you must take part in the discussion on our Forum in order to choose correct fabrics and adhere to other swap guidelines.Take part in the Bug Jar Discussion.
Bug Jar Sizes
Both of the bug jar quilt blocks finish at 9-inches tall, but their finished widths differ. The quilt block with the tall jar in it finishes at 6-inches wide, and the block with the shorter jar finishes at 4-1/2" wide. The differences allow you to add a bit of variety to your jar shelves.
Bug Jar Fabrics
If you're swapping, follow the swap guidelines. If you're making bug jar blocks for yourself, put anything in the jars (and use any background) that suits you.
6" x 9" Bug Jar Cutting Instructions - 6 Blocks
Background Fabric:
- six 2" x 6-1/2" bars (top trim)
- twelve 1" x 8" bars (side trim)
- twelve 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" squares (jar top corners)
- two 1-1/2" x 6-1/2" strips (for strip pieced lid units)
Jar Fabric:
- Six 5-1/2" x 7-1/2" bars
Lid Fabric
- 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" bar (strip pieced lid units)
4-1/2" x 9" Bug Jar Cutting Instructions - 6 Blocks
Background Fabric:
- six 4" x 5" bars (top trim)
- twelve 1" x 6" bars (side trim)
- twelve 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" squares (jar top corners)
- two 1-1/4" x 6-1/2" strips (for strip pieced lid units)
Jar Fabric:
- Six 4" x 5-1/2" bars
Lid Fabric
- 2-1/2" x 6-1/2" bar (strip pieced lid units)
Keep units for each block size in a separate area so they don't intermingle.
