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Assemble Patchwork for the Fool's Square Quilt Block
Fool's Square Quilt Block Pattern

Assemble Patchwork Units for the Fool's Square Quilt Block

Janet Wickell
  1. Pair a 1-7/8" x 1-7/8" pink print square with a green square of the same size. Use the easy sandwich method to make two half square triangle units from the pair. When complete, each unit should measure exactly 1-1/2" x 1-1/2".

  2. Repeat to make two more identical half square triangle units from remaining 1-7/8" squares.

  3. Gather one 1-1/2" x 3-1/2" pink print bar and two 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" dark pink squares.

  4. Use the quick flying geese method to sew pink squares to each end of the bar, trimming a portion away to create the triangles. Be sure to orient seams as shown in the illustration on this page.

  5. Repeat to make three additional units.

  6. Create the block's nine-patch center by arranging four dark pink squares, one pink print square and four green squares (all are 1-1/2" x 1-1/2") into three rows as shown.

  7. Sew squares in each row together. Press seam allowances towards green squares.

  8. Join the rows, matching seams carefully.

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