Second Sat. Sampler block 5

 

For block 5 you will need:

4) 4 inch pink squares

4) 3 1/2 inch pink squares

1) 4 1/2 inch light square 

4) 4 inch light green squares

2) 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch green strips

2) 1 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch green strips

assorted floss

stitching pattern

This is one of our favorite blocks in the quilt.  It will be easiest to create the block before doing the stitching so it will fit in the hoop better.  

Begin the block by sewing the 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch green strips to opposite sides of the 4 1/2 inch light square.  Sew the 1 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch green strips to the remaining sides of the square.

Draw a diagonal line on the back of each of the 4 inch light green squares.  Match each of the light green squares with a four inch pink square making sure the outside edges are aligned and the right sides are together.  Sew 1/4 inch on each side of the drawn line.  Cut on the line.  Square to 3 1/2 inches and press toward the pink.

Assemble the parts as shown in the photo below.

Trace the heart onto the center of the block with a lead pencil.  The stitching is done with two strands of floss.  We used a lazy daisy stitch, french knots, backstitch on the vines and lettering and a few spider web roses.  A detail of the heart is shown below.

Happy Sewing!