Peach print
... 1 strip 1 9/16" x 7"
... 2 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8", cut diagonally to make 4
half-square triangles (Piece A)
... 2 squares 3" x 3", cut diagonally to make 4 half-square
triangles (Piece B)
... 2 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8", cut diagonally to make 4
half-square triangles (Piece D)
Green print
... 1 strip 1 9/16" x 7"
... 2 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8", cut diagonally to make 4
half-square triangles (Piece A)
... 2 squares 3" x 3", cut diagonally to make 4 half-square
triangles (Piece B)
... 2 squares 3 7/8" x 3 7/8", cut diagonally to make 4
half-square triangles (Piece C
Piecing the block
Step 1. Using Diagram I as a guide, piece together Green
print 1 9/16" x 7" strip to Peach solid 1 9/16 x 7"
strip. (Repeat for Peach print and Peach solid strips) Press seam
allowances toward dark fabric. Sub cut pieced strips into 1 9/16"
x 2 5/8" rectangles. Sew rectangles together to make 4 four-patch
units.
Diagram I
Step 2.
Using Diagrams II, III, and IV as guides, make square-in-square
units beginning with the 2 3/8" half-square triangles (Piece
A). Sew Piece B half-square triangles (3") to unit. Complete
the quadrant (Snail's Trail Block) by sewing Piece C half-square triangles
(3 7/8") to unit.
Diagram II |
Diagram III |
Diagram IV |
Step 3. Turn quadrants to layout
Virginia Reel pattern. Referring to Assembly Diagram, sew quadrants
together to make block.
Assembly Diagram
