Quilt Block Pattern - Lady of the Lake Variation

Assemble the Lady in Red Quilt Blocks

Assemble the Lady in Red Quilt Block - Pattern is Variation of the Traditional Lady of the Lake Quilt Block

© Janet Wickell

1. Combine a red 2-3/8" square with a black square of the same size. Use the sandwich method to make two half-square triangle units from the pair. Each completed unit should measure 2" square.

2. Repeat to make a total of 144 red/black half square triangle units.

3. Use the same method to make a total of 144 red/white-black half square triangle units of the same size.

4. Pair a 6-7/8" white/black square with a black/white square of the same size. Use the sandwich method to make two half-square triangle units from the pair. Each completed unit should measure 6-1/2" square.

5. Make a total of 16 identical units.

Assemble the Quilt Block

1. Arrange four red/white-black triangle square units in a vertical row as shown. Sew together and press carefully.

2. Arrange four red/black triangle square units in a vertical row as shown. Sew together and press carefully.

3. Sew vertical rows to a black/white-black large half-square triangle unit after carefully verifying the placement of angles. Press seam allowances towards the large triangle square unit.

4. Arrange five red/white-black triangle square units and one red square into a horizontal row as shown. Press and sew to the top of the unit created in step 3.

5. Arrange five red/black triangle square units and one red square into a horizontal row as shown. Press and sew to the top of the unit created in step 4.

6. Press the quilt block. It should measure 9-1/2" square.

7. Make a total of 16 quilt blocks.

• Introduction to the Quilt Block Pattern
• Assemble the Lady in Red Quilt Blocks
• Lady in Red Quilt Block - 16-Block Layout