Block Lotto for November: The X-Plus Block in a choice of 3 sizes!

Welcome back, Mods!  Our first Block Lotto project will be due at the November 2nd meeting.

I chose a block that I've wanted to do for ages, the X-Plus Block.  You have the choice of 3 different size blocks: 6-inch, 12-inch, and 24-inch!   All the sizes will work together to create a joyful and dynamic quilt.  Whatever size(s) you choose, you will get one Block Lotto ticket for each block you make.  Those 24" blocks are real stash-busters!

The only color guidelines are that you keep it colorful and aim for strong contrast.
In doing my samples, I took a phone photo of my candidate fabrics and then changed it to grayscale - a nifty trick I learned at Timna Tarr's class at Gotham Quilts in July.  (I'm sure most of you learned this ages ago, but it was a game-changer for me!)

(I decided to eliminate one of the lightest-value fabrics, the pale aqua.)

Here is the chart for cutting pieces for each size block:

And here is the layout diagram:

You can probably assemble the block just using the layout and cutting sizes above, but below is a step by step tutorial:

1. On the wrong side of each Piece E draw a line diagonally through the middle.

2. On each Piece D align a Piece E, right sides together, with one corner as shown.  Sew along the
drawn line.

3. Trim the excess and press open.

4. Repeat with the opposite corner of each Piece D, using up all your 8 Piece E's to make four Piece D/E's.

5. Layout the four Piece D/E's, so that they form an X as shown.

6. Layout your Piece A, B's, and C's in between so that you can see the entire block.

7. Sew each Piece B to a Piece C.  Sew the remaining Piece C's to each end of Piece A.

8. Sew a Piece D/E to each side of Piece B/C.  Use Piece A/B to join the outer sections.

Here are my samples in the three sizes: from the left, 6", 12" and 24".  The blocks were easy and fun to make and I will definitely be making even more for November!

See you all on Saturday!
xo
Deborah