Closed September 2 for Labor Day
Summer in the Country: Millennium
Summer in the Country: Millennium
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 will be in shops in August.
YIELD
12" finished block
INGREDIENTS
FROM FABRIC A, CUT:
* (4) 2½” x 4½” rectangles
* (4) 2½” squares
FROM FABRIC B, CUT:
* (8) 2½” squares
FROM FABRIC C, CUT:
* (4) 2½” squares
* (4) 2½” x 4½” rectangles
FROM FABRIC D, CUT:
* (4) 1½” x 4½” rectangles
FROM FABRIC E, CUT:
* (4) 1½” x 4½” rectangles
FROM FABRIC F, CUT:
* (1) 4½” square
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Flying Geese
Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side of all Fabric B squares. Line 1 square up with the corner of Fabric A rectangle. Sew on the marked line. Trim ¼” away from stitch line and press the point open. Repeat for the other side.
The geese should finish at 2½” x 4½”. Make 4.
Step 2: Center Unit
Sew together D and E rectangles. Make 4.
Join each with 1 flying geese unit.
Step 3: Corner Unit
Sew together Fabric A and Fabric C squares. Add Fabric C rectangle. Make 4.
Join each with 1 flying geese unit.
ASSEMBLE THE BLOCK
Join block units as shown. Trim block to 12½” unfinished size.
Becky Thompson
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