Oh Scrap! : New Block Drive

 I don't often release the new block instructions for a Many Hands and Many Hearts block drive on a Sunday.  But this is such a fun scrappy block, I thought this week it was appropriate.

We are going to make a variation of the Potato Chip Block.  The true Potato Chip Block is a 12.5" square.  We decided to do a truncated version that is only 8.5" square.

The block is super easy.  We will be using the color wheel and making blocks using complimentary colors.  You need six 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles in one color and one 4.5" square in it's complimentary color.

Lay them out in the above configuration.  Then sew the top pieces, the center pieces and then the bottom pieces together.  You can press however you desire.

Now simply sew together the rows to complete the block.  

Your block should now measure 8.5" square.

The colors for your blocks are going to be yellow with a purple center or purple with a yellow center.

Another option is green with a red center or red with a green center.

And finally, you can make blocks that are blue with an orange center or orange with a blue center.

Notice the orange block has a slightly different center.  If you do not have bigger scraps for the centers, you can swap the larger square for two 2.5" x 4.5" rectangles.  

I am not sure yet how we are going to assemble these blocks together.  Once they start arriving I am sure inspiration will strike!

This block drive will continue until the end of August.

If you have any questions or need an address for where you can send your blocks, just email me at cynthiabddesigns at gmail dot com or manyhandsandmanyhearts at gmail dot com.

Thanks so much for your support!

Now you can link up your scrappy projects!

*********************************************

It is now your turn to share what you are making with scraps.  Here are the details for linking up: 

• This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece.
• You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps.
• If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week!
• If you are using Instagram, please use the hashtag #ohscrap.
• This is a party so remember to socialize and comment on the posts of others.
• Following my blog is not necessary but it sure would be great if you do! 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

  Follow Me on Bloglovin'                 Follow Me on Feedly