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Cutting Instructions: Use a good mix of background fabrics for a pleasing look.
NOTE: Pattern refers to Blue fabrics (Light and Dark) however this could be any colour based on your choice.
Background:
(5) 3 1/2" squares
(8) 2" squares - draw a diagonal line on wrong side
Light Blue
(4) 2" x 3 1/2"
Medium Blue
(4) 2" x 3 1/2"
(12) 2" squares - draw a diagonal line on wrong side
Dark Blue
(4) 2" squares - draw a diagonal line on wrong side
Sewing Instructions:
Make Flying Geese (FG) by placing (1) 2" Background square on one end of (1) Medium Blue 2" x 3 1/2" strip, being careful of placement. Sew on line. Cut seam allowance to 1/4", flip and press to Background. Repeat on remaining end, being careful of placement, as shown.
Make 4.
Repeat the above process to make FG using (1) 2" x 3 1/2" Light Blue and (2) 2" Medium Blue squares. Make 4.
Sew (2) FG together as shown. Make 2.
Make the following block by placing (1) 2" Medium Blue square on one corner of (1) 3 1/2" Background square, right sides together. Sew on line. Trim to 1/4" seam allowance. Flip and press to Blue. Square up to 3 1/2" if needed. Make 4.
Using (1) 3 1/2" Background square and (4) 2" Dark Blue squares, repeat above process, but this time put the 2" in each corner of your 3 1/2" square. Make 1. Square up to 3 1/2" if needed.
Assemble your block as shown:
HINT: If you are having trouble matching your diagonal seams, try basting first.
Your block should measure 9 1/2" unfinished. Check September 2nd block for next block.
