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Quilt Block Pattern - Lady of the Lake Variation

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Assemble the Lady in Red Quilt Blocks

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

© Janet Wickell
Use the sandwich method to assemble all half-square triangle units.

  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.

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