Block of the Month - February

Here is the next Block of the Month.  I forgot to mention, Jean, one of our "beeleters" (like that word? - I do) created the two Block of the Month patterns.  I'm looking forward to the March Block!

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February Block of the Month – Shamrock Block

Cut the following:

Asst. greens:
12 – 3 ½” squares
1 – 6 ½” square
White background:
9 – 2 3/8” squares
2 – 5 ½” squares

1.                  Make 3 four-patches out of the 3 ½” green squares.

2.                  Draw a diagonal line on all of the 2 3/8” white squares. Sew to 3 corners of each of the green 4-patches, sewing on the drawn line, trim and press.

3.                  Draw a diagonal line on the 5 ½” white background squares. Sewing on the line, sew to opposite corners of the 6 ½” green square. Trim and press.

4.                  Assemble the block according to the picture.  This block is a 12 ½” block unfinished.  Square up.

5.                  When pressing the four patches, press to the dark block.  It will go together better.

What creative thing did you make with the Shamrock Block?

 Bring it to Guild and show us or Post on Our Blog! 

Example: Shamrock Block Placemat