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Block Eight

Unfinished Size: 14 1/2" x 15 1/2"

To view the whole quilt, yardage requirements, cutting instructions and general notes, click here.

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 Eight

Fabric A (medium green)– from 4 1/2"-wide strip, cut:

• two 4 1/2" squares

from 8 1/2"-wide strip, cut:

• one 8 1/2" x 9 1/2" piece

Fabric E (blue)– from 3 1/2"-wide strip, cut:

• two 3 1/2" x 9 1/2" pieces

from 6 1/2"-wide strip, cut:

• two 6 1/2" x 7 1/2" pieces

Fabric L (dark green)– from 6 1/2"-wide strip, cut:

• two 6 1/2" squares

Fabric O (black)– from 2 1/2"-wide strip, cut:

• three 2 1/2" squares

Lightweight Fusible Web – Scraps

Making the Block

1. Refer to Quick Corner Triangles. Sew one 6 1/2" Fabric L square to one 6 1/2" x 7 1/2" Fabric E piece as shown. Press. Make one of each.
   
    
2. Making a quick corner triangle unit, sew one 4 1/2" Fabric A square to one unit from step 1. Press. Make one of each.
   
    
3. Sew together units from step 2 as shown. Press.
    
   
4. Sew 8 1/2" x 9 1/2" Fabric A piece between two 3 1/2" x 9 1/2" Fabric E pieces as shown. Press.
   
5. Sew together units from step 3 and step 4 as shown. Press.
   
   
6. Refer to Quick-Fuse Appliqué. Use birdhouse hole pattern to trace three birdhouse holes on fusible web. Use three 2 1/2" Fabric O pieces to prepare three birdhouse holes for fusing.
7. Refer to block diagram above to position and fuse three birdhouse holes to block as shown. Finish appliqué edges with machine satin stitch or other decorative stitching as desired.

Block Eight measures 14 1/2" x 15 1/2" (unfinished).

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