See Ya Later Alligator Blog Hop

Hosted by Carla Henton, Creatin’ in the Sticks

We are excited to share our travel themed quilt block excellent for quilts or a pillow cover!

Looking for a fun design to use your scraps? The Luggage Block features two suitcases – one positioned upright and the bottom laid down. The block measures 12″ x 12″ finished.

Optional: This block could easily be made with only the top suitcase, omitting the bottom suitcase.

Checkout the details below to sew your blocks.

Cut the following:

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• A: Cut [2] 5″ L x 3-1/2″ H
• B: Cut [1] 3-1/2″ L x 1-1/2″ H
• E: Cut [1] 1-1/2″ L x 1-1/2″ H
• F: Cut [2] 2″ L x 5-1/2″ H

Top Suitcase – Green

• C: Cut [1] 3-1/2″ L x 1-1/2″ H
• D: Cut [2] 1-1/2″ L x 1-1/2″ H
• H: Cut [4] 3″ L x 3″ H

Top Suitcase – Blue

• G: Cut [1] 9-1/2″ L x 5-1/2″ H
• J: Cut [4] 2″ L x 2″ H

Top Suitcase – Purple

• K: Cut [2] 1-1/2″ L x 4-1/2″ H
• M: Cut [2] 3″ L x 4-1/2″ H
• N: Cut [2] 3-1/2″ L x 2″ H

Top Suitcase – Pink

• L: Cut [2] 1-1/2″ L x 4-1/2″ H
• P: Cut [1] 3-1/2″ L x 1-1/2″ H

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Helpful Hint: When cutting fabric for a single block, layout fabric as it will be positioned for the actual block. A foam board covered with a layer of batting creates a handy design board which keeps fabric pieces in place when moving between the ironing board and sewing machine.

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Instructions:

• Sew neighboring units together to create the top “row” – the handle of the top suitcase. Press seams to the dark side.

• To create the BLUE suitcase with diagonal accent: First, draw a diagonal line from one corner to another on the wrong side of all [4] H squares. Then place an H square right sides together with G (large blue rectangle) so they meet in the corners. Notice the placement of the diagonal line. Next, sew on the drawn line. Trim 1/4″ from the line towards the outside to remove excess fabric. Press open. Repeat until all corners have the green triangles. Repeat the process using the J squares. (Not shown) Once stitched on the line, cut away excess and press open to reveal a diagonal line on each corner.

• Attach F to each side of the blue suitcase (Row 2).

• Sew neighboring units together to create the bottom “row” – the purple suitcase laying down. Press seams to the dark side.

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Thank you for joining us for the SEE YA LATER ALLLIGATOR BLOG HOP!

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