presents
Quilt Block of the Month
for
July, 1999
Block # 2
Yankee's Puzzle
* 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:
6 - 3 1/2" squares of light fabric
2 - 3 1/2" squares of medium light fabric
2 - 3 1/2" squares of medium fabric
6 - 3 1/2" squares of dark fabric
Step # 1 make half square triangles:
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. Make 8 - light to dark squares ( use 4 light squares to
4 dark squares)
Make 4 - light to medium light squares
( use 2 squares light to 2 squares medium light)
Make 4 - medium to dark squares ( use 2
squares medium to 2 squares dark)
Step # 2
1. Follow the diagram below to construct 4 - 4-patch units.
2. Square up these units to 4 1/2" squares and press.
Step #3. Block Assembly:
1. Follow the diagram below to assemble all four of the 4-patch
units.
2. Square up to 8 1/2".
When completed your block should measure 8 1/2". If you have any questions about this block or other patterns or information on New Life Creations please e-mail me at: flair@nwlife.com or juliasbb@yahoo.com
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