New Life Creations
Quilt Block of the Month
for
October, 1998




Fabric requirements:
    2 - 3 1/2" squares -  deep green
   2 - 3 1/2" squares -  blue
   1 - 3 1/2" square - yellow
  2 - 3 1/2" squares - wine
 
 

  3 - 4" squares - deep green
 2 - 4" squares - blue
 2 - 4" squares -  yellow
 3 - 4" squares - wine
 

 Half Square Triangles:  (all seam allowances 1/4")

1.  Cut all the 4" squares in half on the diagonal.

2.  Following the diagram below make half square triangles in this color scheme:
   a. 1 - yellow - green
   b. 3 - wine - green
   c. 1 - yellow - wine
   d. 1 - yellow - blue
   e. 1  - yellow - green

3.  Cut one wine and one yellow and one green triangle (the remaining triangles from the 4" squares) in half as shown :

4.  Sew together as shown: 

 5.  Square up to 3 1/2"  all the half square triangles and the two block made above.
 

Assembly:

1.  following the block layout shown at the top (October's Block of the month) sew together and square up you block to 12 1/2"
 
 

When completed your block should measure 12 1/2".  I am hopeful that my instructions are becoming easier to understand. 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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