Courthouse Steps Block
DIFFICULTY LEVEL ‣ BEGINNER
FINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 15″ x 15″
Courthouse Steps is closely related to Log Cabin in terms of assembly. In fact, you may see it referred to as Log Cabin on occasion. For this particular block, you will be working with 1½”-wide strips, so take care to cut and sew accurately. For ease of assembly, consider stacking your strips in order of use from shortest to longest and keeping your iron nearby to press as you go.
Instructions:
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Read through entire pattern before beginning project. Use ¼” seam allowances with fabric right sides together. Pressing arrows are included with illustrations. Basic quiltmaking supplies are assumed. Fabric requirements include extra yardage for shrinkage and insurance.
WOF = width of fabric
FABRIC:
Fabric A: (1) 14″ x WOF strip light fabric
Fabric B: (1) 11″ x WOF strip dark fabric
CUTTING:
From Fabric A, cut:
• (9) 1½” x WOF strips. Cut strips into:
• (2) 1½” x 15½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 13½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 11½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 9½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 7½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 5½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 3½” strips
• (1) 1½” x 1½” square
From Fabric B, cut:
• (7) 11/2″ x WOF strips. Cut strips into:
• (2) 1½” x 13½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 11½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 9½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 7½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 5½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 3½” strips
• (2) 1½” x 1½” squares
Instructional Video:
Fabrics are from the Tonga Pansy Collection by Timeless Treasures
including Lotus Leaves and Tropical Flowers Bouquet.
Block Assembly:
Referring to Diagram 1, sew (2) Fabric B 1½” squares to opposite sides of (1) Fabric A 1½” square and press. Sew Fabric A 1½” x 3½” strip to each side of unit. Continue adding strips in fabric and sizes shown to make Courthouse Steps Block.
