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Monday, October 22, 2012

4 Patch Fancy 12" Finished Block

This is the 12" finished block of Shirley's 4-patch fancy block.



Assembly


  • Cut 4 - 8 1/2" squares - 1 solid black, 1 solid white, 1 Black with White and 1 White with black
  • 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 to12 1/2" square and enjoy!
Alternate Colourway

1 comment:

  1. What a lovely block I will add it to my blocks to make list !

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