Shoo Fly Block

Shoo Fly is a variation of the traditional Nine Patch. The outer corners are made from two Half Square Triangles (HST) that form the corner squares. The centre block can be made with a third fabric of similar value. Use the Nine Patch assembly method to put the block together.

Use the Table on the Half Square Triangle instructions to determine the cutting dimensions for the corner squares. You want a 4″ finished square. Watch the video for a quick, easy and accurate way to make the HST squares.

Then assemble the squares using the same 9 patch block method: