20th Anniversary Block of the Month Quilt

Block Eight

Unfinished Size: 12 1/2" square

Getting Started

Yardage requirements, cutting instructions, general notes and layout are found here. Seam allowances are 1/4". Refer to Accurate Seam Allowance. Whenever possible, use the Assembly Line Method. Press seams in direction of arrows.

Pieces Needed for Block Eight

Fabric A—from 6 1/2"-wide strip, cut one 6 1/2" square

Fabric B—from 6 1/2"-wide strip, cut one 6 1/2" square

Fabric D—from 6 1/2"-wide strip, cut two 6 1/2" squares

From 2 1/2"-wide strip, cut four 2 1/2" squares

Fabric E—from 6 1/2"-wide strip, cut one 6 1/2" square

Fabric G—from 6 1/2"-wide strip, cut one 6 1/2" square

Making the Block

1. Referring to Quick Corner Triangles, sew two 2 1/2" Fabric D squares to one 6 1/2" Fabric E square as shown. Press.
   
   
2. Making quick corner triangle units, sew two 2 1/2" Fabric D squares to one 6 1/2" Fabric B square as shown. Press. Sew this unit to unit from step 1 as shown. Press.
   
   
3. Making a quick corner triangle unit, sew one 6 1/2" Fabric A square to one 6 1/2" Fabric D square as shown. Press.
   
   
   
4. Making a quick corner triangle unit, sew one 6 1/2" Fabric G square to one 6 1/2" Fabric D square as shown. Press. Sew this unit to unit from step 3 as shown. Press.
   
   
5. Sew unit from step 2 to unit from step 4 as shown. Press. Block Eight measures 12 1/2" square.
   

Website visitors have permission to print this project for personal use only. This project may not be copied or otherwise reproduced without the express written permission of Debbie Mumm®.