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Oh Susannah Quilt Block Pattern

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The Oh Susannah quilt block is a traditional quilt block that is made up of nine squares arranged in a particular pattern. Here are the steps to sew an Oh Susannah quilt block:

Materials:

  • Fabric in 3 different colors or patterns
  • Sewing machine
  • Scissors
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Rotary cutter and mat (optional)
  • Ruler

Instructions:

  1. Cut your fabric into the following sizes:
  • 4 squares of Fabric A: 4 7/8 inches
  • 4 squares of Fabric B: 4 7/8 inches
  • 1 square of Fabric C: 4 1/2 inches

  1. Pair each square of Fabric A with a square of Fabric B, right sides facing each other.

  2. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of each Fabric A square using a pencil or fabric marker.

  3. Sew 1/4 inch seam on both sides of the diagonal line you drew in step 3.

  4. Cut along the diagonal line to create two half-square triangle (HST) units.

  5. Press the seams to the darker fabric.

  6. Trim each HST unit to 4 1/2 inches using a ruler and rotary cutter or scissors.

  7. Lay out the 9 squares in the following pattern:

  • HST unit made from Fabric A and B
  • Fabric A square
  • HST unit made from Fabric B and A
  • HST unit made from Fabric B and A
  • Fabric C square
  • HST unit made from Fabric B and A
  • HST unit made from Fabric A and B
  • Fabric A square
  • HST unit made from Fabric B and A

  1. Sew the squares together into three rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions on each row.

  2. Sew the rows together, matching the seams and pressing the seam allowance in one direction.

  3. Trim the block to 12 1/2 inches.

Your Oh Susannah quilt block is now complete! Repeat the process to create additional blocks as needed for your quilt project.

 

How to Resize Quilt Blocks:

The first step in modifying any quilt block is to decide on the size of your finished quilt block. You can come to a decision based on a number of factors: doubling a pattern, cutting your pattern in half, or choosing the size based on your available fabric.
NOTE: When working from a pattern’s cutting instructions, make sure you remove the seam allowance before doubling or tripling the size. For instance, if your pattern calls for 3-1/2″ squares, first you’ll subtract the sum of the seam allowances (1/2″), double the finished block size (from 3″ to 6″), and add the seam allowance back in (1/2″). So, when all is said and done, you will cut a 6-1/2″ piece of fabric.
Resizing Square Blocks:
Square blocks are the easiest to resize. Simply add to your finished block measurement. For example, if you’d like your finished block to be a 4″ square, you’ll need to cut a 4-1/2″ square of fabric.
Resizing Rectangular Blocks:
Similarly to the square, for rectangle blocks, you’ll add to the length and width measurements of your finished block. If you’re doubling block that measures 3″ x 4″ in your quilt, you’ll cut a 6-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ rectangle of fabric.
Resizing Half-Square Triangle Blocks:
When you want to change the size of a Half-Square Triangle block, add 7/8″ to the desired finished block size. To make a 4″ finished block, you’d cut 4-7/8″ squares.
Resizing Quarter Square Triangle:
Since there are two cut lines and two seam lines in a Quarter-Square Triangle block you’ll need to add 1-1/4″ to the desired finished block size. For a finished block that’s 4″, you’d cut your squares 5-1/4″.
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