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Scales of Justice Quilt Block

Ombre Fabric Quilt Block Mania

September 06, 2022 7 Comments

Scales of Justice quilt block by Cristy Fincher

Hello!

It's time for a new month of Quilt Block Mania! September is all about  occupations. I have three kids (12, 15, and 17) who are in various stages of figure out what they want to be when they grow up. Molly, my 15 year old is making plans to go to college to be a lawyer. She has been doing research on college majors and the various fields in the world of law (there are SO many). I hope she keeps dreaming big and working toward making her dreams a reality. I know that her persistence will keep her moving toward her goals.

In honor of Molly's future occupation, I've designed a "Scales of Justice" quilt block. Molly chose the colors and fabrics to represent the obligation of the law to weigh both sides of a case. 

Scales of Justice quilt block by Cristy Fincher

The Scales of Justice Quilt Block builds on the skills in my previous Quilt Block Mania patterns. This block doesn't have any intersecting seams which makes it easier than it looks. The block includes half rectangle triangles which makes it great for skill builting.

To make my Scales of Justice block, I used Ombre Galaxy fabrics in Honey, Graphite Grey, and Navy.
Update for 2024: Moda discontinued the majority of the colors in the Ombre Galaxy fabric collection, including Honey and Graphite Grey. I recommend Honey Ombre Confetti and Putty Ombre Galaxy instead. Navy Ombre Galaxy is still available.

Honey Ombre Confetti by V & Co from Moda fabrics

Putty Ombre Galaxy by V & Co from Moda fabrics

Navy Ombre Galaxy by V & Co.

Yardage Info:
• 1/2 yd Honey Ombre Confetti makes (4) 12" x 12" finished blocks
• 1/2 yd Putty Ombre Galaxy makes (6) 12" x 12" finished blocks
• 1/2 yd  Navy Ombre Galaxy makes (6) 12" x 12" finished blocks

Minimum Fabric Requirements:
for (1) 12"x12" finished quilt block:
• (1) fat quarter - Honey Ombre Confetti
• (1) fat eighth - Putty Ombre Galaxy
• (1) fat eighth - Navy Ombre Galaxy

The Scales of Justice Quilt Block, along with the other QBM blocks, measure 12.5"x12.5", unfinished. Each block is FREE during the month of September 2022, so you can combine blocks to put together your own occupation-themed quilt or pick and choose your favorites. (scroll down for the list of designers and links to their patterns). After September 2022, my pattern will be available to purchase as a download in my shop for $6.

Plus! Be sure to join the Quilt Block Mania Facebook Group for inspiration and to share your own blocks.

Here are the rest of the occupation-themed blocks from the amazing Quilt Block Mania designers:

Cars Quilt Block by Carolina Moore
Stethoscope by QuiltFabrication
Scales of Justice Quilt Block by Purple Dasies
The Tooth Fairy by Scrapdash
Farmer's Market by Sugar Sand Quilt Co.
Firefighter Block by BoBerry Design Co.
My Hero by Inquiring Quilter
Teacher at Sew Joy Creations
Chef by Appliques Quilts and More
Eighth Notes by The Quilting Room with Mel
Podcaster Mic at Patchwork Breeze
Makeup Artist by Inflorescence
Mathematician by duck Creek Mountain Quilting
Cook's Tools by Blue Bear Quilts

Quilt Block Mania patterns for September 2022

*My own designs for Quilt Block Mania will be free during the month that they were designed for. When the next month's pattern is released, the previous one will be available to purchase in my shop.


7 Responses

Thayer Abaigael
Thayer Abaigael

December 16, 2022

I really love this block! I signed up and was sent a different pattern. Is there any chance to get the Scales of Justice quilt block pattern?

Carol Otter
Carol Otter

September 28, 2022

Thank you so much! I Love it!

Chris Check
Chris Check

September 28, 2022

My daughter decided to be a lawyer when she was in second grade. Never wavered, as kids usually do. She graduated high school early and then from law school at 22. She has been practicing now for 10 years. Loves it! If your daughter wants to email her she loves to mentor young women towards law Just let me know, and I will forward her information to you. I am definitely making this block in honor of my Becca. So thank you!

Alys Walker
Alys Walker

September 06, 2022

Love this block. How do I get it?

Sharon
Sharon

September 06, 2022

Thank you for participating in the monthly Quilt Block Mania.

Joan
Joan

September 06, 2022

Great choice of colors. This might be a good gift for a Jr. High Teacher who is trying to help kids choose a path!.
Love this pattern, Thanks

GRETCHEN
GRETCHEN

September 06, 2022

PLEASE SEND SCALE OF JUSTICE PATTERN. THANKS!

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