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Dutch Rose
Block Size: 12" Finished
Intermediate Level
Cutting Instructions
Cream (Fabric 1)
... Cut 12 squares 2" x 2" (Piece A)
... Cut 4 squares 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (Piece B)
... Cut 8 rectangles 2" x 3 1/2" (Piece C)
Dark green (Fabric 2)
... Cut 8 squares 2" x 2" (Piece A)
Medium green print (Fabric 3)
... Cut 1 square 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" (Piece B)
Light green (Fabric 4)
... Cut 4 squares 2" x 2" (Piece A)
Medium pink (Fabric 5)
... Cut 12 squares 2" x 2" (Piece A)
... Cut 6 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" (Piece D)
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Dark pink (Fabric 6)
... Cut 12 squares 2" x 2" (Piece A)
... Cut 6 squares 2 3/8" x 2 3/8" (Piece D)
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Piecing the block
Step 1... Pieced Square
On wrong side of Piece 5-D medium pink squares, draw diagonal line with
the marking tool of your choice. Layer square with Piece 6-D dark pink
square, right sides together. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked
line; cut apart on marked line. Press open to make pieced squares (Diagram
I). Make 12.
Diagram I
Step 2 ... Flying Geese Unit
Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of Piece
5-A medium pink squares. Layer Piece 5-A square and Piece 1C cream rectangle,
right sides together. Sew directly on top of drawn line. Cut away excess
fabric 1/4" from seamline. Press seam allowance. Repeat for other
end of rectangle, using Piece 6-A dark pink square (Diagram II).
Make 8.
Diagram II
