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Block Four
Unfinished Size: 24 1/2" x 7 1/2"
Cutting Chart
The fabric requirements for the entire quilt are available here. Cut all strips on the crosswise grain of the fabric (from selvage to selvage).
Getting Started
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 Four
Fabric B (Red)
From 6 1/2"-wide strip cut:
Fabric C (Dark Red)
From 6 1/2"-wide strip cut:
Fabric F (Cedar Green)
From 6 1/2"-wide strip cut:
From 3 1/2"-wide strip cut:
Fabric J (Gold)
From 6 1/2"-wide strip cut:
From 3 1/2"-wide strip cut:
Fabric K (Dark Brown)
From 1 1/2"-wide strip cut:
- One 1 1/2" x 24 1/2" piece
Lightweight Fusible Web –3/8 yard
Four Small Buttons
Making the Block
- Use Flower Pattern 1 (two pieces) to trace two of each piece on fusible web. Use two 6 1/2" Fabric B squares and two 3 1/2" Fabric J squares to prepare two of Flower 1 for fusing.
- Refer to block diagram above to position and fuse one Flower 1 (two pieces) to one 6 1/2" Fabric F square as shown. Finish appliqué edges with machine satin stitch or other decorative stitching as desired. Make two.
- Repeat step 1 using Flower Pattern 2, two 6 1/2" Fabric J squares, and two 3 1/2" Fabric F squares.
- Repeat step 2 using 6 1/2" Fabric C squares.
- Arrange and sew together units from step 2 and step 4, alternating them as shown. Press.
- Sew together unit from step 5 and one 1 1/2" x 24" Fabric K piece as shown. Press.
- Refer to block diagram to add one small button to each flower center. Block Four measures 24 1/2" x 7 1/2" (unfinished).
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