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TSW - Hidden Wells Block Tutorial

2/8/2021

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This block looks more complicated than it is.  Thanks to clever assembly and cutting, you can make these beautiful blocks quickly and easily. Please click on any photo to see a larger image.
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Step One: Each fabric – Cut one strip 2½” by the width of the fat quarter. Sew four strips together with a ¼” seam allowance and press toward the darkest fabric. Measure the width – it should measure 8½” – cut the piece into two 8½” x 8½” squares
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Step Two: Place one block right side up. Place the second block right side down on top with the strips going in the opposite direction as shown

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Step Three: Pin the blocks together. Sew a ¼” seam around all four sides
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Step Four: Use a ruler and your rotary cutter and cut diagonally from one corner to the other. Repeat this on the opposite diagonal corner

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Step Five: Open your pieces and carefully press. The blocks should measure approximately 5½” x 5½” – square up if needed
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Step Six: Arrange the blocks until you find a design you like and then sew them together with a ¼” seam allowance. Your block should measure about 10½ inches

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Here it is in other colors.... You can also try 2 light and 2 dark colors.
This article is from a blog post at ConnieKresin.com. She has many other helpful tutorials.  If you would like to see her post for this technique on her blog,   Click Here
1 Comment
Tomi Speed
12/4/2021 08:52:54 am

While this is a very cool design, I am compelled to point out that ALL the sides end up on the bias! You have to be extra careful when adding borders to enable the quilt to hang flat. Ask me how I know... and I have years of experience. Sigh.

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