presents
Quilt Block of the Month
for
June, 1999
Block #2
Clay's Choice
* 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:
4 - 2 1/2" dark squares
4 - 2 1/2" light squares
2 - 3 1/2" light squares
4 - 3 1/2" dark squares
2 - 3 1/2" medium squares
Step # 1 make half square triangles:
1. Following diagram #1 to make half square triangles.
Mark a pencil line across the diagonal of the 3 1/2"
squares. 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 eachsquare
to 2 1/2" each.
2. Using all the 3 1/2" squares for your half square triangles
use one light square against each of the other colors .
Make 4 medium-dark units and 4 dark
to light units.
Step # 2
1. Following the diagram below, sew together first vertically then horizontally to complete block.
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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