Pathways Quilt Block Pattern

Pathways

Background
... 1 strip 2" x 18"
... 4 rectangles 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" (Piece A)
... 4 rectangles 2" x 3 1/2" (Piece C)
Navy
... 8 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (Piece B)
Red
... 1 strip 2" x 18"
... 8 squares 2" x 2" (Piece D)

Block Size: 12" Finished
Beginner Level

Piecing the block
Step 1 ... Four-patch Unit
Referring to Diagram IA, sew Background 2" x 18" strip to Red 2" x 18" strip. Cut 8 segments 2" x 3 1/2". Stitch together 2 segments to make four-patch unit (Diagram IB). Make 4.

Diagram IA

Diagram IB

Step 2 ... Flying Geese Unit
Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" Navy square. Layer square and 3 1/2" x 6 1/2" Background rectangle. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance. Repeat for other end of rectangle (Diagram II). Make 4.

Diagram II