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Description:
This is an easy block to piece. Try using a
focus fabric or conversational print in the center square.
This would be a fast and fun block for a baby quilt with a
juvenile print in the center. Another variation is to make
each outside square a different fabric.
Finished Size: 8"
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Fabric Reqs For Block: (Example fabrics in parentheses)
- 6" Square medium (Purple/Pink)
- 7" Square light (Floral)
- 5" Square medium (Pink)
- 6" Square dark (Purple)
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Cutting Instructions
| A
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8
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Light
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Cut four 2 7/8" squares and then cut
in half diagonally yielding two half square triangles for each cut square
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| B
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4
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Dark
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Cut one square 5 ¼" then cut in half
diagonally in both directions yielding four quarter square triangles
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| C
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4
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Medium
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Cut four 2 1/2" squares
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| D
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1
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Medium
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Cut one square 4 ½"
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Assembly (1/4" seam allowance throughout):
| Step 1: Sew a piece A to each side of
a piece B making four Flying Geese rectangles. Press each seam
open after sewing. You may press towards the dark fabric which
here is the purple (B)
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| Step 2: Sew a piece C to each end of two
of the Flying Geese rectangles. Press the seams open or towards
the square (C). These are Rows 1 and 3
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| Step 3: Sew the remaining 2 Flying Geese
rectangles to either side of piece D with the points of the Flying
Geese pointing out. Press seams open or toward the center square (D).
This is Row 2.
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| Step 4: Sew a Row 1 and 3 to each side of
Row 2 with the Flying Geese rectangles pointing out. If you have
pressed your seams (in Steps 2 and 3) going in one direction you
will have the seams nicely butting up against each other for
easier sewing. Press these seams open or toward the outside.
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