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Summer in the Country: Picnic Star
Summer in the Country: Picnic Star
Inspired by relaxing with friends on a lazy summer afternoon, porch swings, iced tea and laughter, Summer in the Country is here. Using Back Porch by Me & My Sister Designs, this collection is now available at your favorite independent quilt retailer.
YIELD
12" finished block
INGREDIENTS
From Fabric A, Cut:
(10) 2½” squares
(1) 5½” square cut in half on
both diagonals to form (4) triangles
If using yardage: cut (1) 5 ½” strip by width of fabric. Cut into (1) 5 ½” square and (10) 2½” squares.
From Fabric B, Cut:
(10) 2½” squares
From Fabric C, Cut:
(1) 5½” squarecut in half on both diagonals to form (4) triangles
From Fabric D, Cut:
(2) 5” squares cut in half on the diagonal to form (4) triangles
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1. MAKE 4-PATCHES
Combine (2) 2½” Fabric A with (2) 2½” Fabric B as shown to create a 4½” unfinished four patch unit.
Make (5) units.
STEP 2. MAKE TRIANGLE UNITS
Sew together a Fabric A and Fabric C triangle paying close attention to the orientation as shown.
Make (4).
STEP 3. ASSEMBLE STAR POINTS
Combine units from Step 2 with Fabric D triangle to make the unit shown. Trim block to 4½”, taking care to line up the center seam with the 45 degree mark on the ruler.
Make (4) units.
ASSEMBLE THE BLOCK
Join block units as shown. Trim block to 12½” unfinished size.
Susan Vaughan
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