Confederate Silver

 

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We are quilting along with Barbara Brackman's

Block of the Month, Dixie Diary.

http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com

This is how I made my block.  It may differ

from the original.

Fabric Requirements:

Fabric A & B:

1 - 14'' square each - mark a

diagonal line on the back of the

lighter fabric.

This is a very easy block since it is just

a quarter square triangle.

Pair the blocks with right sides together and

sew 1/4'' away from each side of the drawn

line, cut on drawn line and press seam to

the darker fabric. 

Mark another diagonal line as shown above

on the back of one of the half square triangles.

Place the half square triangles with right sides

together  (you want the lights and darks to be

opposite each other)  and take care to have

the opposing seams "lock" together, this will make

for a precise block.  Sew 1/4'' away from the new

drawn line, cut on drawn line and press final

seam open to reduce bulk.

You will have 2 blocks made but only need

one for this project, save the other for another

use.  To square this block to 12 1/2'', you need

to place a 12 1/2'' ruler so the diagonal lines of

the ruler rest on the sewn seams and then be sure

to position the 6 1/4'' intersection of the lines on

the ruler in the center as indicated by the arrow.

Then trim all 4 sides.

This is what your block will look like.

I have added the sashing and the appliqued

heart to my block as described in the January

Dixie Diary instructions.

Make multiples of this block for a

quick and easy quilt.

Add some sashing to change the look.

Rotate the blocks in alternate rows

and introduce some more color.