Free Pattern-Step Four

 Today is the 13th anniversary of our move to Ontario.  We left behind many good friends and memories in Edmonton but have been blessed with the friends and memories we are making here.  There has been a number of changes over the years.  We got our little dog Heidi the first year and started our flock of chickens in the second.  My mother also passed away in the first year and we lost Roger's father since then.  Roger and I have both got older and slower but are still moving under our own steam.  God has been and is good to us.  Life is good.

For those working on the quilt top, here is the next step or, I should say, depending on the look you want, steps.  If you wish, you can simply sew 4 blocks together as shown below and then sew them together to make your top.

You may also prefer this look.  This is the method I have chosen as I like the look of the design and it

has a bit more of a scrappy appearance.  

To make this block, lay a ruler from one corner through to the opposite corner making sure that it is touching each of the square corners.  You may have to use two ruler to reach from one end to the other.  Carefully cut the block in half diagonally.  Cut remaining blocks the same way.

 To make the second cut, place your ruler as shown in the photo below and cut being careful to go through corners of the block.  Repeat these two steps for all the blocks.

Using a design wall, lay out the sections until you find a look that is pleasing.  Pin two triangles together to prevent stretching and sew.  Pin half squares together and stitch along longest edge. Repeat with remaining sections.  Sew blocks together to make the top.

Blessings,