Block 23: Red & White
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Cutting Instructions
From the white fabric, cut:
(12) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” squares
(2) 1” x 2” rectangles
(4) 1” x 1 1/2” rectangles
(6) 1” x 1” squares
From the red fabric, cut:
(12) 1 1/2” x 1 1/2” squares
(2) 1” x 2” rectangles
(4) 1” x 1 1/2” rectangles
(6) 1” x 1” squares
Assembly
Half Square Triangles
Mark the wrong side of 12 white 1 1/2” squares in half diagonally once. Lay a marked white square over a red 1 1/2” square, right sides together. Sew a quarter inch from each side of the marked line. Cut apart on the marked line and press.
Trim each Half Square Triangle to 1” square. Make 24.
Sew two Half Square Triangles together side by side as shown below. Make 6 sets.
Sew together in sets of 3. Make 2.
Sew two Half Square Triangles together side by side as shown below. Make 6 sets.
Sew together in sets of 3. Make 2.
Four Patch
Sew a white 1″ square to a red 1″ square. Make 2.
Sew together to make a Four Patch.
Corner Units
Sew a red 1″ square to a white 1″ x 1 1/2″ rectangle. Make 4.
Sew this unit to each side of a 1″ x 2″ rectangle. Make 2.
Repeat with the red 1″ squares and white 1″ x 1 1/2″ and 1″ x 2″ rectangles. Make 2.
Block Assembly
Lay out the block components in rows. Sew into rows. Sew the rows together to complete the block.
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