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Quilt Block Pattern

Gentleman's Fancy

Cutting Instructions
Background floral print
... 1A - 20 squares 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
... 1B - 2 squares 4 7/8" x 4 7/8"; sub cut diagonally to make 4 half-square triangles

Gold
... 2C - 4 squares 3 5/16" x 3 5/16"

Red print
... 3D - 1 square 6 3/16" x 6 3/16"
... 3E - 8 rectangles 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Gentleman's Fancy
Size: 12" Finished
Intermediate Level

Piecing the block
Flying Geese Units. Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of, Piece 1A background floral print squares. Using Diagram I as a guide, layer Piece 1A background floral print square and Piece 3E red print rectangle, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance toward background floral print. Repeat for other end of rectangle. Make 4 Flying Geese units.

Flying Geese Unit
Diagram I

Square in a Square Unit
Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of Piece 2C gold square. Using Diagram II as a guide, layer Piece 2C gold and upper right corner of Piece 3D red print square, right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance toward gold. Repeat the steps for each corner of the square. Make 4.

Square in a Square Unit
Diagram II

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