Steps to the Altar

The block for June 2004 is the "Steps to the Altar" block  

The finished block measures 12 inches square.  (12 ½ X 12 ½ inches unfinished).

 Instructions:  Use good quality, 100% cotton pre-washed fabrics.                      


        
1.         cut white-on-whites
    
2.        cut greens

3.          cut florals
 
  

4.        piece green/while HST's
 

5.        piece floral/white HST's


6.        piece 4-patches


7.   assemble block
8.             finished block

Choose a spring floral medium print fabric for the flowers, a pastel green tone-on-tone or small print fabric for the accent color and a white-on-white for the background.  


1.  From the white fabric, Cut three 5-inch squares and six 2 1/2-inch squares.  Cut the two 5-inch squares in half from one corner to the other.

     

2.  From the green fabric, cut one 5-inch square and six 2 1/2-inch squares.  Cut the larger square in half from corner to corner.


3.  From the floral fabric, cut two 5-inch squares.  Cut the two squares in half like the others.
 



Sewing Directions

4.  With right sides together and using a 1/4-inch seam allowance, sew each of the green triangles to a white triangle along the long sides.  You should end up with two green & white HST squares like those in
graphic 4.  Press to the dark side and trim the square to 4 1/2 inches.


5.  Then sew each of the floral triangles to a white triangle along the long sides.  You will end up with four floral & white HST squares like those in graphic 5.  Press to the dark side and trim the square to 4 1/2 inches.

6.  With right sides together and using a 1/4-inch seam allowance, sew each of the green 2 1/2-inch squares to a white 2 1/2-inch square.  You should have six  green & white pairs.  Sew two of the pairs together with the greens in opposite corners to form a square like that in graphic 6.  Remember to pin well at the intersections to ensure your corners match up as closely as possible.  Press.  Repeat to make the other two 4-patch squares.


7.  Refering to graphic 7, assemble the block by sewing the pieces together into 3 separate rows first.  
Then sew the rows together to finish the block.  Remember to pin the rows together well at the seams to ensure your corners match up as closely as possible.



THAT'S IT !!!!!



Your completed unfinished block will measure 12 1/2 inches.
12 inches after sewn into a quilt!

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