New Life Creations
presents
Quilt Block of the Month
for
July, 1999
Block # 1

July Forth

   On July 4th we celebrate our "Independence Day".  So for us here in the USA what better block to start the
year out with than this, red, white and blue "July Forth" block.  For others around the world try this July block with your own national colors.

* please make note that many of the fabric requirement are cut a bit larger than actually needed.  This will make it easier to square up the various pieces in each block.
 

fabric requirements:

5 - 3 1/2" light squares
1 - 3" light square (cut on diagonal)
4 - 3 1/2" medium squares
1 - 3 1/2" dark square
1 - 3" dark square (cut on diagonal)
1 - 5" dark square (cut on diagonal)
 

1.  Following  diagram #1 to make half square triangles.  Mark a pencil line across the diagonal.  Sew 1/4" on each
     side of the pencil mark. Cut apart on the pencil line.  Press each square to the darker fabric.  Square up each
     square to 2 1/2" each.

2. a.  Make 8 light to medium units ( 4 light squares - 4 medium squares)
    b.  Make 2 light to dark units (1 light square - 1 dark square)
 

 Step # 2

1.  Sew to each side of 2  light to medium half squares triangles one dark and one light triangle.
      Stitch from outer edge to center points as shown in diagram below:
      * some of the diagrams below are rather dark. Please refer to the finished block at the top of the page if
         necessary
2.  Sew the larger dark triangle (cut from 4 1`/2" square) to the opposite side to make a square unit as shown
      below:

make 2 units

Step # 3

1.  Sew together two of the light/ medium squares as shown below : (make 2 units)
2.  Sew together two units of light/dark to light/medium as shown below: (Make 2 units)
3.  Sew these new units to the unit made above as described in diagram below: (make to completed units)

2. Square up to 8 1/2".

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