Grandmother's Fan quilt block
Six fan blades and a quarter circle in one corner of a background square.
Cutting for 8", 10", 12", 14" blocks
| Fabric | Pieces | Cut | 8" block | 10" block | 12" block | 14" block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| background | Background | 1 | 8½" | 10½" | 12½" | 14½" |
| accent | Template A | 3 | 2⅜" × 5⅛" | 2¾" × 6¼" | 3¼" × 7⅜" | 3¾" × 8½" |
| main | Template A | 3 | 2⅜" × 5⅛" | 2¾" × 6¼" | 3¼" × 7⅜" | 3¾" × 8½" |
| main | Template B | 1 | 3" × 3" | 3½" × 3½" | 4⅛" × 4⅛" | 4¾" × 4¾" |
Cut sizes include ¼" seam allowances. Template pieces show the rectangle each one needs on the strip.
How to sew a 12" Grandmother's Fan block
Cut six blades from template A and sew them together along their long edges. Turn under the curved outer edge.
Lay the fan in one corner of the 12½" background square, straight edges matching, and appliqué the curve. Turn under the quarter circle (template B) and appliqué it over the inner end of the blades.
Templates for the 12" Grandmother's Fan block
Print this page at 100% (actual size) and check that the square below measures 1". The solid line is the sewing line and the dashed line is the cutting line, ¼" outside it.
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