Second Sat. Sampler block 3

 

For block three you will need:

4) 4 inch black squares

4) 4 inch light squares

4) 3 1/2 inch black squares

1) 2 1/2 x 10 inch green check

1) 2 1/2 x 12 1/2 black floral

 

Cut a 2 1/2 inch square from the black 2 1/2 inch strip.  

Sew the remaining 2 1/2 inch black strip to the 2 1/2 inch green check strip along the length of the strips.

Press toward the black.

Cut 4) 2 1/2 inch sections from the sewn strips.

Arrange the sections and the 2 1/2 inch black square and sew together to create the center nine-patch as shown.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Draw a diagonal line on the back of all of the 4 inch light squares.

Match the light squares with the 4 inch black squares making sure the right sides are together and the outside edges are aligned.

Sew 1/4 inch on both sides of the drawn line.

Cut on the line.

Square to 3 1/2 inches and press toward the black.

Use the photo below as a guide to assemble the components to create the block.