Blockalogue: Courthouse Steps Tutorial

A PDF version of this tutorial, containing diagrams instead of photos, is available in my Craftsy store: Courthouse Steps PDF Pattern (Craftsy)

This tutorial and free PDF pattern are made possible thanks to the sponsorship of the fabulous team over at The Oz Material Girls.

The Courthouse Steps block is one of the quickest and easiest blocks to sew. there are no difficult curves, no working on the bias, there aren't even any seams to match!!! What more could you ask for? 

The following tutorial is for a finished block size of 7 1/2''.  The PDF version also contains instructions for 10'' and 12 1/2'' blocks.

You will need:
Centre Fabric
One 2'' x 2'' square

Fabric One
Two 2'' x 2'' squares
Two 2'' x 5'' rectangles

Fabric Two
Two 2'' x 5'' rectangles
Two 2'' x 8'' rectangles

Fabric cut and ready to piece

With right sides together and using a 1/4'' seam, sew the two Fabric One 2'' x 2'' squares to opposite sides of the Centre Fabric 2'' x 2'' square. Press the seams toward the Fabric One pieces.

Sew the squares

Sew the Fabric Two 2'' x 5'' rectangles to the top and bottom of the unit. Press the seams toward the Fabric Two pieces.

Add the shorter Fabric Two rectangles

Sew the Fabric One 2'' x 5'' rectangles to either side of the unit. Press the seams toward the Fabric One pieces.

Add the Fabric One rectangles

Sew the Fabric Two 2'' x 8'' rectangles to the top and bottom of the unit. Press the seams toward the Fabric Two pieces.

Sew the remaining Fabric Two rectangles

Your completed unit will measure 8'' x 8'' (the finished size, once sewn into a quilt, will be 7 1/2'' x 7 1/2'')

Congratulations. You have finished your Courthouse Steps Blocks. Didn't I tell you it was easy ; )

A variation of the Courthouse Steps can be seen here in my Courthouse Steps Jelly Roll quilt.