YIELD

12" finished block

INGREDIENTS

FABRIC A
(2) 7” squares

FABRIC B
(2) 7” squares

FABRIC C
(2) 7” squares

FABRIC D
(4) 2½” squares

INSTRUCTIONS

MAKE HALF SQUARE TRIANGLES

Mark a diagonal pencil line on the wrong side of each Fabric A 7” square. Place right sides together with Fabric B 7” squares . Sew ¼” away from each side of the marked line. Cut apart on the line and press. Do not trim.
Repeat to make 4 total HSTs.

MAKE QUARTER SQUARE TRIANGLES

To make Quarter Square Triangles (QSTs) - Mark a pencil line on the diagonal of EACH Fabric C 7” square. Match up to one corner of HST unit as shown, ensuring the marked line is opposite the seam. Sew on the pencil line. Trim 1/4” away from the line and press. Trim each QST to 6½” square.
Make 4.

MAKE CENTERS

Use the Easy Corner Method - mark a diagonal pencil line on the wrong side of EACH Fabric D square. Line up with the center corner of QST unit as shown. Sew on the marked line. Trim and press.
Repeat with each QST.

ASSEMBLE BLOCK

Join block units as shown. Trim to 12 1/2" square (unfinished size)

Happy spring sewing!

Lisa Calle