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Block Five

Make 2
Unfinished Size: 12 1/2" x 6 1/2" each

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 Five

Fabric A (Medium Green)

From 6 1/2"-wide strip cut:

• Two 6 1/2" x 10" pieces

Fabric G (Green)

From 1 1/2"-wide strip cut:

• Two 1 1/2" x 9" pieces

Fabric J (Gold)

From 6 1/2"-wide strip cut:

• Two 6 1/2" x 12 1/2" pieces

Lightweight Fusible Web – 1/4 yard

 

Making the Block

1. Refer to Quick-Fuse Appliqué. Use Leaf and Stem Patterns to trace two leaves and two stems on fusible web. Use two 6 1/2" x 10" Fabric A pieces to prepare leaves and two 1 1/2" x 9" Fabric G pieces to prepare leaf stems for fusing.

2. Refer to block diagram above to position and fuse one leaf and one leaf stem to one 6 1/2" x 12 1/2" Fabric J piece as shown. Finish appliqué edges with machine satin stitch or other decorative stitching as desired. Make two. Each Block Five measures 12 1/2" x 6 1/2" (unfinished).

 

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