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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

DHWQ Week 50 - Guest Blogger 4-patch fancy

Shirley Peterson is back with us again presenting the 4-patch Fancy Block. A very easy but impressive block that would look great in any fabric.



Assembly


  • Cut 4 - 6" squares - 2 light, 2 dark
  • Number squares from left to right
  • Place squares on top of each other from 1 to 4
  • Trim overlapping sides


  •  Cut 2 - 1" strips from right side of all 4 squares


  •  Separate squares out in order as shown


  •  Alternate 1" strips as below. Stitch together rows


  •  Fold lower section over top section, right sides together



  •  Make a quarter turn to the left


  •  Straighten right side and cut 2 - 1" strips from side


  •  Open pieces out as shown


  •  Alternate 1" strips as shown


  • Stitch strips together



  • Trim block to 8 1/2" square and enjoy!
Alternate Colourway