Valentines Day Block

Block of the Month - 12 1/2 inch (unfinished)

Fabric A - Red

Cut 1 rectangle 6 1/2" x 12 1/2"

Cut 2 squares 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

(cut in half on both diagonals for 8 triangles)

Cut 2 rectangles 2 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Fabric B - Light Floral Print

Cut 2 squares 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

(cut in half on both diagonals for 8 triangles)

Fabric C - Off White

Cut 2 squares 6 1/2" x 6 1/2"

Cut 4 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

1. Mark a line for corner to corner on the wrong side of the Fabric C squares

2. Referring to Figure 1, place fabric C (6 1/2") square on one end of Fabric A (6 1/2" x 12 1/2") rectangle and stitch on the marked line, press. Repeat on the opposite end of fabric A

3. Referring to Figure 2, sew fabric A & B triangles together, matching short sides. Press. Repeat for three blocks. (Two extra triangles of each color will remain).

4. Join the three C/D units to make a row, see figure 3.

5. Referring to figure 4, sew both completed units together.

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