Block 35
6 1/2″ x 6 1/2″ unfinished
Cutting Instructions
From the dark purple, cut:
(4) 1 ½” x 1 ½” squares
From the purple fabric, cut:
(1) 3 ½” x 3 ½” square
From the light purple fabric, cut:
(4) 2” x 2” squares
From the dark yellow fabric, cut:
(1) 2 ½” x 2 ½” square
From the yellow fabric, cut:
(4) 2” x 2” squares
From the light yellow fabric, cut:
(4) 2” x 2” squares
From the background fabric, cut:
(4) 1 ½” x 1 ½” squares
(4) 1 ½” x 2 ½” rectangles
Assembly
Half Square Triangles
Mark the wrong side of the yellow 2” squares in half diagonally once. Lay a marked yellow square over a light purple 2” square, right sides together. Sew a quarter inch from each side of the marked line. Cut apart on the marked line.
Trim unit to 1 1/2” square. Make 8.
Flying Geese
Mark four light yellow 2″ squares in half diagonally once. Lay two light yellow marked squares over a purple 3 1/2″ square in diagonally opposite corners. Sew a quarter inch from the marked line on both sides. Cut apart and press.
Lay a light yellow square over the corner of the purple triangle. Sew a quarter inch from the marked line on both sides. Cut apart and press. Repeat with the other purple triangle.
Trim unit to measure 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangle. Make 4.
Sew a background 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangle to the top of the Flying Geese unit using the diagram below as a guide for orientation.
Unit measures 2 1/2″ square. Make 4.
Block Assembly
Use the block diagram above to layout the block into three rows. Sew the units into rows.
Sew the rows together to complete the block.
Block measures 6 ½” x 6 ½” unfinished.
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