Block Sixteen
4″ x 4″ finished size
Cut:
(4) 1½” white squares
(4) 2″ white squares
(2) 2¼” white squares
(4) 2″ red squares
(2) 2¼” red squares
Block Assembly:
Draw a diagonal line on the back of the white 2″ squares.
Layer, right sides together, a red and white 2″ square.
Sew a ¼” on both sides of the drawn line.
Cut apart on the drawn line.
Press and trim to 1½” square.
Make 8 half square triangles.
Draw a diagonal line on the back of the white 2¼” squares.
Layer a red and white 2¼” square, right sides together.
Sew a ¼” on both sides of the drawn line.
Cut apart on the drawn line. Without moving the unit, cut diagonally the other direction.
Make 4 red/white quarter square triangles.
Press and trim to 1½” square.
Assembly Diagram:
Press and trim block to 4 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ unfinished.
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Thank you….
Thank you! Stars are always welcome!