Block 1 – Red, Black & White
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Cutting instructions:
From the white fabric, cut:
(1) 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ square
(2) 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles
(2) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ squares
(4) 1″ x 1″ squares
From the red fabric, cut:
(2) 1 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ rectangles
(2) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ squares
From the black fabric, cut:
(4) 1 5/8″ x 1 5/8″ squares
(1) 1 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ square
Star Unit
Mark four black 1 5/8″ squares in half diagonally once. Lay two black marked squares over a white 2 1/2″ square in diagonally opposite corners. Sew a quarter inch from the marked line on both sides. Cut apart and press.
Lay a black square over the corner of the white triangle. Sew a quarter inch from the marked line on both sides. Cut apart and press. Repeat with the other white triangle.
Trim the Flying Geese to 1″ x 1 1/2″ rectangle. Make 4 Flying Geese.
Need help with Flying Geese? Watch this tutorial.
Using the four Flying Geese, four 1″ squares, and a black 1 1/2″ square, layout the Star unit in three rows. Sew each row. Sew the rows together to complete the Star unit.
Block Assembly
Using the remaining pieces along with the Star unit, layout the block in three rows. Sew each row. Sew the rows together to complete the block.
Block measures 4 1/2″ square unfinished.
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