The block for July 2005 is the "Monkey Wrench" block Each finished block measures 10 inches square.  (10 ½ X 10 ½ inches unfinished).    Instructions:  Use good quality, 100% cotton pre-washed fabrics.

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Find dark blue and light blue coordinating fabrics that are solid, "looks like solid," or small print.  One should be noticably lighter than the other.  For the background, choose a white solid or tone-on-tone. Cutting instructions: 1.   From the light blue fabric, cut four 2 1/2-inch squares. 2.   From the dark blue fabric, cut one 2 1/2-inch square and two 4 7/8-inch sqaures.  Cut the larger squares from one corner to the opposite corner to make four triangles. 3.   From the background fabric, cut four 2 1/2-inch squares and two 4 7/8-inch sqaures.  Cut the larger squares from one corner to the opposite corner to make four triangles. Piecing instructions: 4.   With right sides together and using a 1/4-inch seam allowance, sew one of  the light blue squares to one of the white squares.  (Refer to graphic 4)  Press to the darker side.  Repeat with the other small squares. 5.   With right sides together, sew one of  the dark blue triangles to one of the white triangles along the long edges.  (Refer to graphic 5)  Press to the darker side.  Repeat with the other four pairs of triangles.   Assembly instructions:   6.   Referring to the layout in graphic 6, piece the units together into a finished block.  Sew pieces into rows first, then combine the rows to finish the block   Pin at the intersection to ensure precise points. Your completed unfinished block will measure 10 ½ inches. 10 inches after sewn into a quilt!