Sajou Part 1

 I almost feel like my little Sajou quilt should be cheddar and blue! Maybe next one! First things first,  Sajou is pronounce se-czhew. (I don't have a clue how to write the pronunciation!) But I used Google translate and you can too.
Radka sent me some great info on this lovely shop. Thanks Radka! From their website:  Established around 1842, Maison Sajou has an interesting history, exchanging ownership through familial generations and experiencing many relocations throughout Paris. It all started in the small workshop of Jacques-Simon Sajou on the Île-de-la-Cité – the heart and geographical center of Paris. From there, it moved around the 3rd arrondissement a handful of times, then saw the end of its lineage in 1954, in the 8th arrondissement.

This sewalong will be a bit simpler than the ones I've done in the past. For me its all about the fabric. I'm using the lovely French General line. Many of her different lines can be used together so mine are not from one specific line of hers.

First, find a lovely or fun fabric for the center. You could even start with a little pieced block. 

It needs to be unfinished 4 1/2".

Then we will be surrounding it with 2 rows of 1 1/2" squares. The little vintage quilt does alternate dark and light. I attempted it a bit but also used mediums in the mix, so mine is subtle. I didn't strip piece because I wanted to use a variety of fabrics.

When you get this sewn it should measure  8 1/2". 

Put your block on the wall and admire it!