The Friendship quilt block resembles the Paths and Stiles block, but most blocks tagged with that name have a nine patch pieced center.
It's not unusual to see name variations, because most of our traditional quilt blocks have been altered and renamed over time and will be altered even more in the future.
Block Size: 9-1/2" unfinished size
The directions make two identical blocks. Repeat to make additional blocks from a scrappy assortment of fabric.
Fabrics
- Choose a white or white on white fabric for backgrounds.
- Choose a small to medium scale floral for other areas. Try to avoid florals with lots of white so that chunky white edges don't blend into the white background fabric.
Instructions help you make blocks as shown here, but feel free to change the theme and colors to suit your own tastes. You'll have lefovers if you choose a fat quarter of each fabric type.
Cutting Chart
From the floral fabric, cut:- Two strips 1-1/2" x 15"
- Four 3-7/8" squares (or slightly larger to trim back after sewing)
- Two 3-1/2" squares
From the white fabric, cut:
- Four strips 1-1/2" x 15"
- Four 3-7/8" squares (or slightly larger to trim back after sewing)
