Half-Square Triangle Units
- Gather the two larger dark brown squares (with dimensions cut in eighths of an inch) and the two medium brown squares of the same size. Use the sandwich method to sew a dark brown square to a medium brown square. Cut them apart to create two half-square triangle units. Repeat to create two two more units.
- Gather the four light background rectangles and the remaining dark brown and medium brown squares (the dimension of squares should match the width of your rectangles' short side).
- Use the quick flying geese method to create four flying geese for the outer rows of your quilt block. Refer to the illustration, taking care to orient the squares as shown to end up with a unit with a dark triangle on one end and a medium triangle on the other.
- Arrange the pieced units and four background squares into three rows as illustrated. Sew components of each row together. Press seam allowances in top and bottom rows towards the corner squares. Press seam allowances in the middle row towards the center unit.
- Sew the rows together, matching seams carefully. Your quilt block should be 1/2-inch taller and wider than its finished size.
