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This is a quilt block from the turn of

the last century ~ 1899 - 1900.

Fabric Requirements:

Fabric A: Blue

4 - 4 1/4" squares

Fabric B: Green

2 - 4 1/4" squares

Fabric C: Red

2 - 4 1/4" squares

Fabric D: Gold 

 2 - 4 1/4" squares - Mark

a diagonal line on back.

Fabric E: Beige

6 - 4 1/4" squares - Mark

a diagonal line on back.

Make Half Square Triangles:

Pair 4 1/4" squares, with right sides

together in the following combinations:

4 - A/E     2 - B/E     2 - C/D

Sew 1/4" away from each side of drawn

line.  Cut on drawn line and press seam

to the darker fabric.  Square to 3 1/2".

Make Quarter Units:

Layout units as shown and sew together

in 2 rows.  Press seam in row 1 to the left

and seam in row 2 to the right.

Sew rows together and press

seam to the top.  Square to 6 1/2".

Make 4.

Layout units as shown as sew together

in 2 rows.  Press seam in row 1 to the left

and seam in row 2 to the right.

Sew rows together and press seam

open to reduce bulk.  Square to 12 1/2".

Here is how it looks if made into a quilt.

I love the new designs made by placing

the same block side by side.