The Aunt Dinah quilt block is gorgeous made with two fabrics.
The block is made up of two unique quilting units and then assembled using a basic nine patch method. 
AUNT DINAH QUILT BLOCK
I'm loving the red and white fabric together.I've made a few blocks with this color scheme. The Amish Star and the Counterchange Cross blocks.
I've got partial bolts of muslin and the red fabric. So you'll likely see more blocks with these colors.
Note: I'm not sure if muslin is typically recommended or not for quilting. One thing I have noticed is that the wrinkles don't iron out easily. The off-white color pairs well with the red and I have a lot of it, so I will use it.
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SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR QUILTING
As usual, below are my go-to quilting supplies. For this quilt block a flying geese ruler is particularly helpful.- fabric
- thread
- rotary cutter / cutting mat / straight edge
- sewing machine (This is my new machine that I absolutely love!)
- sewing scissors
- pencil
- iron and wool ironing mat
- flying geese ruler
PRINTABLE PDF PATTERN
This tutorial is to make a 6 inch block.However, be sure to grab the printable pattern for 4 additional sizes options.
It's a great option if you'd like to skip the ads.
The PDF format can be viewed on your device, or printed out for easy sewing.
PRINTABLE PDF PATTERN
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A 6" AUNT DINAH BLOCK
Cut the following for a six inch block.Center
- 1) 2 1/2" white square
- 4) 2 1/2" red squares
- 4) 1 1/2" white squares
- 8) 1 1/2" white squares
- 1) 3 1/2" red square
- 4) 2 1/8" white squares
- 4) 1 1/2" X 2 1/2" white rectangles
HOW TO MAKE THE AUNT DINAH QUILT BLOCK
This quilt block is made up of corner units, side units and a center square.MAKING THE CORNER UNITS
Gather the pieces for the corner units.- 4) 2 1/2" red squares
- 4) 1 1/2" white squares
- 8) 1 1/2" white squares
Step 1: Select one small red square and two white squares.
Step 2: Sew the white square to the red square on one side. Press toward the white square.
Step 3: Sew the other white square to the side of the red square. Line up the bottom edges, the top of the square will overlap onto the white part of the unit. Press toward the white square.
Step 4: Place the newly made unit on a large red square with right sides together. Align so that the corners of the two red squares match up. Sew diagonally across the block.
Step 5: Trim the square 1/4 inch from the seam line. (Make sure to trim off the side with the loose triangle points.)
Step 6: Press the unit open with the seam towards the red triangle.
Repeat steps 1-6 to make a total of 4 corner units.
MAKING THE SIDE UNITS
The side units are made up of flying geese units and rectangles.
Step 7: With the 3 1/2" red square and the four 2 1/8" white squares make the flying geese units. Refer to the image above for instructions.
Step 8: Trim the flying geese to 1 1/2" X 2".
Step 10: With right sides together sew along the point side of the rectangle. Press toward the rectangle.
Step 11: Repeat steps 9-10 for a total of 4 side units.
ASSEMBLING THE AUNT DINAH QUILT BLOCK
Now that all the units are made, it's time to assemble the block.
Arrange the pieces in a 3 x 3 grid.
Place the white square in the center.
Place the side units on each side of the center square with the points outward.
Place the corner units in each corner with the triangle facing inward.
Next sew together like you would a nine patch.
Sew each row together. Press the seams of the center row toward the middle. Press the seams of the top and bottom rows away from the middle.
Sew each row together, nesting seams as you go.
Press the block flat.
That's it!
Here's another layout option using the same pieces. Simply flip the corner units to create this look.
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