How to Make Polaroid Quilt Blocks the Easy Way!

Learn how to make Polaroid quilt blocks using a method that I call “no math quilt blocks".

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It’s a semi-improvisational technique that uses precut strips of fabric. You can make your blocks any size that you like!

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– Various Prints of Novelty Fabrics – Wide Fabric Strips

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The bunny fabric squares are 4" x 4". With a ¾" side and top and a 1 ½" bottom border, this will yield a block that is 4 ½" x 5 ¼" before finishing.

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Fussy Cut your fabric into squares. Fussy cutting simply means cutting a specific “scene” out of your fabric versus just cutting it off the end of the fabric.

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Place one of your squares on top of one of your 2 ½" wide strips right sides facing so that you will sew down the side of your square. Stitch in place with a ¼" seam allowance.

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With the jelly roll strip still under your presser foot, place your next square on top of the strip right sides facing. Stitch.

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