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Bright Hope Block

Block of the Month - 12 1/2" x 12 1/2" block (unfinished)

Bright Hope Block

Bright Hope Block Template

The bright hope block is an easy block to make. It is made up of 4 identical units. You will need 3 different red fabrics to complete this block. The center one light, the next medium red and the last dark red.

Follow the chart below for cutting instructions.

Size	Shape	Fabric
2 1/2" x 2 1/2"	Cut 4 Squares	White with some Red in it
2 1/2" x 4 1/2"	Cut 8 Rectangles	Medium Red
2 1/2" x 4 1/2"	Cut 8 Rectangles	Dark Red

Instructions:

1. Starting at the center sew the light red square to one of the rectangles. Continue sewing pieces around the square in the log cabin method, alternating medium and dark red fabric.

2. Repeat three more times.

3. When the fourth rectangle has been added, sew the seam from the first rectangle.

4. Join the four 6 1/2" blocks together to form the block.

Your completed block will measure 12 1/2" square.

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