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Perfect one to whip up for the lawyer in your life ...I am showing it here in just two colors, but this would make a wonderful scrappy quilt too! |
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This makes a 16" block! ...and is also known as "Lawyer's Puzzle" Please abide by the Terms and Conditions of use! :o) |
** Preparing the Pieces and Sewing the Block ** |
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Start by cutting the Color 2 2-1/2" x 10" strip into four 2-1/2" squares... |
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Now we'll speed piece the half squares, by stacking the Colors 1 + 2 2-7/8" x 34-1/2" strips right sides together. On the back of the top strip, lightly mark the 2 7/8" square lines and then the diagonals as shown at left. Sew a scant 1/4" above and below the marked diagonals, pivoting at the 2 7/8" square lines... |
| Cut apart ON the marked diagonals, and on the square lines. This will give you twenty-four half squares. Press seam allowances towards the darker fabrics. Trim to measure 2-1/2" if needed. Repeat this to make the larger half squares, using the 6 7/8" x 13 3/4" strips of Colors 1+2, trimming those if needed to 6-1/2"... |
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Next sew together three small half squares and one small Color 2 square, in the direction shown at left. Make four of those. Then sew together three half squares, and make four of those... |
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Sew each of the three half square units to the right side of a large half square. Add the three half squares plus square units to the tops... |
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Piece the block by joining these
four units. First make rows, and then join the rows to make the block... ...on to Page 2! |
 Feb2000 Marcia Hohn |
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Traditional Block |
pattern from http://www.quilterscache.com |