X and Plus Block

Read Amy''s original tutorial for a 7 1/2" block on Badskirt

aka the Setsuko Inagawa Quilt

Here are the details for a 12" finished (12 1/2" unfinished) block illustrated by Brenda Ratliff aka justabitfrayed of Pink Castle Fabrics

For each block cut:

Four 5.5" squares

Eight 3.5" squares

Four 2.5" x 3.5" rectangles

Two 2.5" squares

One 2.5" x 6.5" rectangle

Here are some tips from Michelle for making this block.

See some great examples and read how this trend started in 2011 and again in 2013

join the fun on instagram

#xplusalong

Get inspired by the photos in these flickr groups

And from the history books:

The Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilts by Barbara Brackman

Block #1970 "Spool Block" 1938 attributed to Nancy Cabot.