Squash Blossom Block Tutorial

A couple years ago when the tribal/Aztec blocks were just starting to become popular, I mocked up a super simple squash blossom style block just for fun in a jumbo size, and for my BOM assignment I re-worked the math for a 12″ finished block for the guild.

Since I already had this ready, I figured I would go ahead and share it here with cut lists for both sizes. The directions aren’t super specific but the layout on the diagram is pretty self-explanatory.

SQUASH BLOSSOM (12 inch finished)
Cut List:
Background Fabric (white):
12  2.5” squares
6  3” squares
Feature Fabric (grey):
8  2.5” squares
8  3” squares
Accent Fabric (black):
2  3” squares
1. Using the 6 three inch squares of background fabric, and 6 of the three inch
squares of feature fabric, create 12 HST units. Trim to 2.5” unfinished.
2. Using the remaining 2 six inch squares of feature fabric and the 2 three inch
squares of the accent fabric, create 4 HST units. Trim to 2.5” unfinished.
3. Assemble block according to the diagram below.

JUMBO SQUASH BLOSSOM (30 inch finished)

Cut List:
Background Fabric (white):
12 5.5” squares
6 6” squares
Feature Fabric (grey):
8 5.5” squares
8 6” squares
Accent Fabric (black):
2 6” squares

There are definitely other ways to construct this block, but I like that this construction can be used for a simpler version (like the jumbo size I made) or a more scrappy version (see the 12″ block).