Block 6 of 12

This pattern is worked as a scrap quilt. Each block is done in different fabrics.
However, it is recommended that fabrics in each block go well with previous blocks.
Quilt Top can be done in three sizes as indicated in cutting chart below.
Sizes can be altered by adding borders if you like.
Final assembly directions will be given with block #12.
Dig in that stash or bundle of FQ's and let's get going.
Fabric Suggestion: Each block will use tthree colors.

Color A (background) should be light.
Color B should be medium or contrasting.
Color C should be dark or contrasting.

Cutting Instructions
 Color/Size
 64" x 80"
 80" x 100"
 96" x 120"
#1 color A - cut 2
5" sqs.
6" sqs.
7" sqs.
 #2 color A - cut 8
2 1/2" x 4 1/2" rectangles
3" x 5 1/2" rectangles
3 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangles
#1 color B - cut 2
5" sqs.
6" sqs.
7" sqs.
#2 color B - cut 2
4 1/2" sq.
5 1/2" sq.
6 1/2" sq.
#1 color C - cut 16
2 1/2" sqs.
3" sqs.
3 1/2" sqs.

On the wrong side of the #1 color C squares, draw a center diagonal line from corner to corner.
 


Using the #1 color C squares and the color A rectangles, create four flying geese units as follows:
(diagrams 1-4 are for sewing reference only and not color placement). Your unit should look like diagram 5.
Place one of the marked C squares on one corner of a A rectangle and sew on the diagonal line (diagram 4).
Cut corner off leaving a 1/4" seam (diagram 5).
Press corner open and sew second square on opposite corner (diagram 6).
Cut corner off leaving a 1/4" seam (diagram 7).
Press corner open and sew second square on opposite corner (diagram 8).
Repeat this step until you have four flying geese units.
diagram 1
   
   diagram 2
   
   diagram 3
   
   diagram 4
   
   diagram 5


Using two of the flying geese units, create four units as shown at right.


Using the #1 A and B squares, create HST's using your method of choice.
(note: diagrams do not necessarily indiacte color to be used).

diagram A. Cut pieces apart on the diagonal, sew opposites together.

or

diagram B. Draw cutting and sewing lines, line up right sides together.
diagram A

diagram B

Press seams to the darkest color.
Using a square-up ruler, trim to measure the size listed below.
64" x 80"
 80" x 100"
 96" x 120"
 4 1/2" sqr.
 5 1/2" sqr.
 6 1/2" sqr.



Placing the units in proper position around the center square, assemble in rows to create the block as shown in diagram below.


The unfinished size of the block should be as indicated in chart below.

64" x 80"
 80" x 100"
 96" x 120"
 12 1/2" sqr.
 15 1/2" sqr.
 18 1/2" sqr.


Return to Wilson's Calico Corner next month for Block #7

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