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Grecian Square Quilt Block Pattern

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Grecian Square Quilt Example
Grecian Square Quilt

Grecian Square Quilt Example

Janet Wickell
Here's an example of one possible way to design a quilt with Grecian Square quilt blocks.

Grecian Squares are alternated with large, block-size quarter square triangle units. Two sides of the quarter square units are the same red used in block corners and the other two sides are brown.

The same brown replaces the sherbet orange in half square triangle units. Rectangular segments are a different color, too.

The "arrows" formed by placing large red triangles adjacent to the smaller triangles in block corners can be aimed upwards by flipping the quarter square units around so that red sections are along the top and bottom edges.

To quick piece quarter square triangle units this size, use two contrasting 10-1/4" x 10-1/4" squares and sew them together just as you did to create the small half square triangle units. When cut apart, use the parents you just made to assemble quarter square triangle units (instructions).

To determine how much yardage you need, use my yardage calculation instructions.

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