Grandma's Words of Wisdom - Page 3 Piecing the Blocks 1. Finger-press assorted print 3 1/2" square in half crosswise and lengthwise to make placement lines. Referring to Diagram I, position Template A fabric on 3 1/2" square. Using appliqué method of choice (see Basic Quiltmaking Instructions), appliqué in place. Make 275 total. 2. Referring to Diagram II, arrange and sew 3 rows using appliquéd squares and ivory solid 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" rectangle (see Planning, Cutting, and Marking for hints on writing on fabric). Sew rows together to make Heart Patchwork Block. Make 24 total. Note: The remaining appliquéd 3 1/2" squares will be used in the sashing construction. Diagram I Diagram II 3. Arrange and sew 3 rows using assorted print 3 1/2" squares as shown in Diagram III-A. Sew rows together to make pieced square. Make 34 total. Sew 3 assorted print 3 1/2" squares together to make pieced rectangle (see Diagram III-B). Make 2 total. Set aside to be used in side borders. Diagram III-A Diagram III-B