The block is suited for a scrappy layout, so that there will be some variation where the squares and half-square triangle units join when blocks are sewn side by side.
Finished Block Size: 9" square
Make (16) 9" x 9" Lady in Red Quilt Blocks
Lady in Red Quilt ExampleCutting instructions are for assembling half-square triangle units using the sandwich method. Alter cutting if you use another technique.
Assorted Red Fabrics: about 2 yards total
- Cut (144) 2-3/8" x 2-3/8" red squares (start with a scrappy selection of 2-3/8" wide red strips)
- Cut (32) 2" x 2" red squares (start with a scrappy selection of 2" wide red strips)
White Print with Black: 3/4 yard
- Cut (4) 2-3/8" strips from selvage to selvage; cut (68) 2-3/8" squares from the strips; cut four more 2-3/8" squares from remaining fabric
- Cut (1) 6-7/8" selvage to selvage strip; cut (6) 6-7/8" squares from the strip; cut two more 6-7/8" squares from remaining fabric
Black Print with White: 3/4 yard
- Cut (4) 2-3/8" strips from selvage to selvage; cut (68) 2-3/8" squares from the strips; cut four more 2-3/8" squares from remaining fabric
- Cut (1) 6-7/8" selvage to selvage strip; cut (6) 6-7/8" squares from the strip; cut two more 6-7/8" squares from remaining fabric
