February 2009

"Seeing Red"
(12" finished block, Make one block)


(C) Red
Cut 2 squares 3 7/8", cut once diagonally
Cut 8 squares 3 1/2"

(D) Yellow
Cut 2 squares 3 7/8", cut once diagonally

(F) Blue
Cut 4 squares 3 7/8", cut once diagonally

Assembly & Block Construction of the "Seeing Red" Block

1. Sew one (1) Red (C) and one (1) Blue (F) half square triangle together as shown in diagram 1. Repeat three (3) more times for a total of four (4) units. Press and set aside.

2. Measurement check your block should measure 3 1/2" square.

3. Sew one (1) Blue (F) and one (1) Yellow (D) half square triangle together as shown in diagram 1. Repeat three (3) more times for a total of four (4) units. Press and set aside.

4. Measurement check your block should measure 3½" square.

5. Referring to Block Construction diagram sew the rows together to complete the block.

6. Measurement check your block should measure 12½" square.

YOUR block is complete!!

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