X-Quartet

(16” Finished; 16.5” Unfinished)

This is the first block of the 4/8-grid sampler. I’m hoping to make 12-16 super-sized blocks to finish with a queen sized quilt. If you download these instructions, and end up making up some of the blocks, I would be thrrilled if you sent me an email at [email protected] with a picture of your block.

Fabric Requirements:

Print 1 (purple) - 10” x 10” scrap Print 2 (blue) - 10” x 10” scrap Solid/Background (white) - 1/4 yd, 1 Fat Quarter, or 20” x 10” piece

Cutting Directions:

4.5” x 4.5” - cut 4

5” x 5” - cut 4

5” x 5” - cut 4

Make Half-Square Triangles:

Layer one 5”x5” blue square and one 5”x5” white square. Draw a line from corner to corner. Sew 1/4” from each side of the line you just drew. Cut through the center drawn line. Fold triangle out into a square and press toward the blue/dark fabric. Trim to 4.5” square.

Sew Together:

Sew squares together to form rows, press in direction of arrows. Sew rows together, press in direction of arrows. 

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4.5” x 4.5” - cut 4

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5” x 5” - make 4

4.5” x 4.5” - make 8

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