Shoofly (Block #9)

Today's block, Shoofly is a oldie but goodie.  And might I add makes a delicious pie as well. The pie is similar to that of a pecan pie.  The pie was so sweet that flies would have to constantly be shooed away. The Shoofly quilt block doesn't perhaps resemble anything thing like a pie or a fly for that matter. I wonder how and why whoever first designed this blcok chose the particular design.  It makes a great beginner block   I chose a bright blue  and yellow  butterfly fabric from my scrap bin to make this  block. It certainly brightens up a relatively simple block.

  

Shoofly Pie

 

 Here's the quilt block directions: http://quilterscache.com/S/ShooFlyBlock.html

Happy Sewing!