Indiana Puzzle

 I am far from Indiana this week, enjoying the

sun, sand and surf of Cancun, Mexico.

 

Hi!  If you enjoy this blog, please become

a follower, I need to know if anyone is out

there using these tutorials!  And pop on over

to the American Homestead blog and see what

is going on in my life.  All the best!  ~ Ellen

 

http://americanhomestead.blogspot.com

Fabric Requirements:

Fabric A: White

2 - 5 1/4" squares - Mark

a diagonal line on back

Fabric B: Gold

2 - 5 1/4" squares - Mark

a diagonal line on back.

Fabric C: Dark Blue

2 - 5 1/4" squares

4 - 2 1/2" squares - Mark

a diagonal line on back

Fabric D: Light Blue

2 - 5 1/4" squares

1 - 4 1/2" square

Make Center Diamond in a Square Unit:

Place 2 Fabric D 2 1/2" squares as shown in

opposite corners of  Fabric C 4 1/2" square.

Sew a thread width away on the outside of

the drawn line.  Press to the corner and

trim back 2 layers to 1/4".

Repeat above process to 2 remaining

corners.  Square to 4 1/2".

Make Half Square Triangles:

Pair 5 1/4" squares in the following combinations:

1 - A/D     1 - B/D     1 - A/C     1 - B/C

Place squares right sides together and sew 1/4"

away from each side of drawn line,  cut on drawn

line and press to the dark fabric.  Square to 4 1/2".

Layout as shown and sew together in 3 rows.

Press seams in rows 1 & 3 to the inside and

seams in row 2 to the outside.

Sew rows together and square to 12 1/2".